I love it when my house looks bright and tidy … but making it happen? Now that’s a different story. This year though, I’ve found the solution: Spring cleaning apps that will also help me get organized. (And yes, they actually make the whole process a lot less miserable, too!) I mean, even though I’ve managed to keep two kids, two cats, and several plants alive for the past several years, I still have boxes and boxes full of junk in the office that I don’t need but don’t really know what else to do with. I need serious help.
Here’s how these spring cleaning apps work. For every task you can’t muster the enerhinggy to finish (or start), there is a useful app that will help you get through it. Spring cleaning apps such as OfferUp, where you can upload a photo and sell the things you no longer to need (to make room for the stuff you do!); and BrightNest, which generates easy-to-follow tasks, offers cool home decor ideas, and gives you money saving cleaning hacks. I’m telling you, all these spring cleaning apps are game-changers, and they’ll totally stop spring cleaning from being such a suck-fest.
Check out this round-up of the best spring cleaning apps out there — and get started!
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11 Awesome Apps That'll Make Spring Cleaning and Organizing Painless
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Clean My House
The clever free app helps users easily manage their household cleaning tasks. It will remind (aka nudge) you each morning about what needs to be done that day and will help you gradually check things off your to-do list. If you are a chronic list-maker, then this app is for you.
Get the app here.
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Spotless
Spotless is the perfect app for scheduling all your cleaning and organizing chores. Instead of feeling overwhelmed (and ultimately shutting down) by the amount of tidying up your home requires, you can list down each and every task room-by-room and start tackling them one by one.
Get the app here.
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OfferUp
Okay, time to pare down. Sure, there’s some great stuff in your garage, but if you don’t need it anymore, it’s time to sell, sell, sell! OfferUp is the largest mobile marketplace for local buying and selling and with just a few clicks you can easily get rid of unneeded items (and make money, too!).
Get the app here.
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Unfilth Your Habitat
First of all, be warned that the word “filth” is replaced by the real f-bomb in the actual app. Yeah, there’s some swearing, but some of us lazy f*%#$ don’t mind if it’ll motivate us to clean! This fun app sets challenges and then rewards you with timed breaks for a job well done.
Get the app here.
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IRecycle
One of the hardest things about spring cleaning is knowing when and were you can dump the crap you’re getting rid of (think batteries, electronics, paint…). This app will help you find the nearest recycling location and offers ways to recycle over 350 materials.
Get the app here.
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TaskRabbit
TaskRabbit is a cool little app that'll help you get more done in less time. Want someone to build that bookshelf that's been sitting in the corner of your office for months? Or help with your laundry? TaskRabbit to the rescue! From small chores to big projects, TaskRabbit can help.
Get the app here.
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OurHome
This is a great app for getting the whole fam involved with spring cleaning! Assign and schedule tasks (like grocery shopping, feeding pets, finishing homework, cleaning) -- all with due dates. You can set reminders, penalties, and rewards, as well as easily keep track of what progress has been made.
Get the app here.
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Artkive
Got kids? Got kids that bring home a ton of artwork? With Artkive you can upload and organize all of their masterpieces, organize them by criteria such as name of child, age, and grade -- and then rid your house of all of those extra piles of paper!
Get the app here.
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BrightNest
Need help getting organized and maintaining a super awesome house? BrightNest will help you set up tasks with easy-to-follow instructions, offer useful cleaning hacks, and even suggest cool home decor and craft ideas.
Get the app here.
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FileThis
One of my least favorite things about spring cleaning is dealing with bills and receipts (especially around tax season). This app easily creates bill reminders, tracks account balances, downloads statements, and will make you more organized (so that next year's spring cleaning will be even easier!).
Get the app here.
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Spring Cleaning Checklist
This one hardly needs explaining. It is just a totally useful app that will help you create checklists, offer organizational tips for you and the fam, and show video tips for how to get it all done.
Get the app here.