Spring cleaning is incredibly satisfying – blowing away the cobwebs and opening the windows to welcome the first warm days. But all that effort scrubbing and polishing is pointless if your home is still disorganized.
That’s why professional organizers recommend tackling nine vital areas this March to set your home up for a stress-free spring.
Here, they’ve shared their top home organizing ideas for the month, helping you clear away the remnants of winter with ease.
Things to organize in March 2025
Organizing in March is one of the best ways to prepare for spring cleaning and tackle the things to clean in March.
Dealing with clutter and streamlining your home before you start can help you save time and energy, ensuring you don't miss any areas buried under piles of clutter.
1. Your closet
Pull your spring clothing to the front for easy access, but leave some winter sweaters towards the back incase the temperature drops again.
While we often recommend organizing a closet every month to ensure you are still wearing everything in there, March is a pivotal moment for many of our wardrobes. As the weather gets brighter and a little warmer, we can start to switch out some seasonal pieces, says Star Hansen, professional organizer and clutter whisperer.
She continues, 'You’ll already be pulling out the short sleeves and lightening your layers, so it’s an ideal time to pull all those summery items to the front of your rack. You don't want to hunt through all your sweaters to find what you need.
‘Plus, having easy access to the right basics can give you the courage to let go of those stained sweatshirts and uncomfortable jeans you never really liked in the first place.’
Any winter items you decide to keep hold of can then be stashed away ready to be taken out again in September.
Your spring clothing will likely be wrinkled from long-term clothes storage, so use a handheld steamer to help freshen them up, remove musty odors, and drop wrinkles quickly before reorganizing your closet.
Vacuum storage bags are perfect for bulky winter clothes, helping to limit their storage footprint to make the most of your closet space or under-bed storage ideas.
Under bed storage is a great way to expand on your existing closet space, be it for storing your off-season items, or offering a place for your bulkier pieces that need folding, but take up too much space in dresser drawers. These bags on wheels make them easy to pull out quickly and access as needed.
2. The entryway
Having a place to sit in the entryway makes putting on outdoor gear easier before leaving for Spring walks.
A long-term change in weather signifies the perfect time to organize an entryway.
Angelic Ferguson, founder and lead designer at Utopia Home Staging recommends, 'As we transition into milder weather, swap out heavy coats, scarves, and winter boots for lighter jackets, umbrellas, and seasonal footwear. Keeping the entryway tidy and organized helps set a welcoming tone for your home while ensuring daily routines remain seamless.'
If your shoe drop zone is more functional and streamlined, your family is more likely to use this space for its intended purpose. This minimalist shoe rack is custom made and is offered in 10 different wood types and 10 sizes to suit any household.
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Baskets are the best go-to for creating drop zones. In an entryway, they can quickly corral your gloves, scarves, and hats so they are easy to reach when the temperature outside drops again in early spring.
Keeping a long handled broom in your entryway closet makes sweeping up pollen, dust, and dirt trodden in when you have been out on spring walks quick and easy, helping you to stay on top of mess before it becomes overwhelming.
3. Spring cleaning supplies
Using natural cleaning products and tools minimizing toxins for a turkey clean home.
The first step on any spring cleaning checklist should be to prepare for spring cleaning by organizing your cleaning supplies.
As you start to think about your annual deep clean in March, Angelic Ferguson suggests, 'It’s helpful to take inventory of essential cleaning tools and supplies, such as sponges and microfiber cloths. Restock any essentials and discard outdated or ineffective products.
'Consider switching to eco-friendly, non-toxic cleaners, as studies have shown that you do not need harsh chemicals to clean. For example, consider cleaning with vinegar to kill bacteria and remove harsh odors around the home and in laundry.'
We like Great Value Distilled White Vinegar, from Walmart, which comes in extra-large containers to cover all the essential cleaning tasks without needing to go back to the store.
The Method cleaning products are made with a plant-based formula, helping you to cut down on harsh chemical use in your home without sacrificing on results.
So long as you wash microfiber cloths correctly, they can last for years and are perfect for wiping counters, cleaning windows, dusting, and cleaning delicate decor.
If you want to breeze through spring cleaning, I recommend investing in a steam mop. This steam cleaner comes with attachments to clean tiles and grout, hard and carpeted floors, ovens, counters, glass, and upholstery so you can clean a whole house with one tool.
4. The kitchen
Decanting dried food goods into matching jars instantly cuts back on visual clutter in a kitchen.
The change in weather usually also marks a change in our cooking habits. Sunshine, even when it is still cool outside, usually inspires us to move away from soups and stews and start with lighter meals and fresh baking. This is why Danielle Dorn, VP of Design and Creative at mDesign reshuffles and organizes a kitchen every March.
She says, 'When spring rolls around, we love going to the farmer’s market and bringing home what’s in season. Before going, I like to refresh my refrigerator. I start by taking everything out and cleaning all the shelves and drawers. I take a good look at my space and think about how I generally put my items away and what gets lost – it is so helpful to have organized items, such as bins and drawers, in your fridge. Giving everything a home makes unpacking your groceries faster.
‘Monthly, I tackle one cabinet at a time, so at the beginning of March I'll find one that I want to focus on. Once I complete each cabinet daily, or even weekly maintenance, it's so much easier. I’m able to pull out the bins and canisters to wipe down the inside of the cabinet in less time. While I’m cleaning, it’s easy to see which ingredients are low or if I am almost out of snacks for the kids, which provides an unexpected upside to my cleaning routine – it keeps me organized in other areas of my life.’
These clear plastic bins help you to see everything in your fridge or pantry at a glance, so nothing is forgotten and left to expire. It also encourages you to keep everything neat and in order.
Make better use of vertical storage to save space on shelves by using stacking drawers in pantries to store snacks and packet goods.
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One of the best ways to keep kitchen countertops clear is to use countertop organizers, such as this small shelving unit, to corral essential items you use daily. This makes the items look intentional, reducing visual clutter for an easier-to-navigate worktop.
5. Bedding and linens
Switching to lighter colored bedding can also help you feel cooler.
The temperature is creeping up in many areas already this March, so consider organizing your linen closet and bedding and swapping over to your lighter sheets.
Molly Freshwater, co-founder of Secret Linen Store says, 'Consider switching to the best cooling comforter, or a duvet with a lower tog rating, perfect for warmer conditions without compromising comfort.
‘When it comes to bed linen, breathability is crucial for regulating body temperature during sleep. Natural fibers, especially linen and cotton, are great for moisture management, heat regulation, preventing clamminess, and keeping your temperature regulated all through the night.'
One of our expert reviewers, Alex Temblador, tested this cooling comforter in a hundred-year-old house in central Texas. She's no stranger to hot nights, and she couldn't believe how cool the LaCrosse Premium Down Light Warmth Comforter kept her.
This extra-large bundle gives you plenty of spare bedding. It comes with a fitted sheet, a flat sheet, four pillowcases, and a duvet cover. With a 300 thread count and a percale finish – the sheets have that sumptuous hotel feel that is ever so hard to replicate.
Cotton bedding is super breathable, allowing more air to circulate as you sleep to minimize sweating and making your bed more hygienic between washes.
6. The home office
Keep a track of you tax documents by digitizing files and storing them on your desktop.
Professional organizer Star Hansen suggests organizing a home office is a prime contender for the top spot on your to-do list in tax season.
She says, 'The office is a powerful (and necessary) space to work on because we are deep in tax season, and most people are already digging through a year’s worth of paperwork, receipts, and emails to file away and help get rid of paper clutter. You also have a natural deadline built into the mix (so important for our home projects). The best part is that you’ll feel much better and more prepared for the year ahead.’
Organizing your tax documents into a file folder, such as this A4 file organizer, from Walmart, which tucks neatly into a drawer to mitigate clutter.
Filing cabinets don't have to look straight out of a corporate office. This woven hyacinth filing basket keeps all your important documents neatly organized without sticking out like a sore thumb.
7. Outdoor gear
Clear your porch or any winter essentials to make leaving the house in spring easier.
Better weather means taking our outdoor hobbies out of hibernation, so organizing tools and gear ready to grab and go on a sunny weekend is essential.
Dawn Falcone, professional declutterer and owner of The Chaos Liberator says, 'Your family's sporting goods and outdoor active gear are key contenders. Ensure items are in working order, pieces are not missing or broken.'
‘This may cover a large inventory – and could involve organizing a garage with too much stuff – based on the family or person, but don't get discouraged. Getting this category organized in March will give you more time on the weekends for adventures.'
8. Your attic
March offers the perfect temperature for working in the attic so you don’t freeze or sweat.
Many of us use our attics to hide away clutter, as a result, they become unruly very quickly.
Andrea Brame, home organizer and Founder of Nolensville Home Organizing suggests that the mild March weather provides the ideal conditions for getting up there and organizing an attic before it becomes too stuffy in a few months.
She adds, 'Consider adding waterproof totes here. It is easier to carry pieces up attic stairs if needed.’
With sturdy acrylic plastic and clip hinge lids, these totes are perfect for attic storage, helping to protect precious items and decor from moisture and temperature fluctuations.
9. Gardening equipment
March is the time to double down on your gardening efforts for a beautiful summer oasis.
If you are itching to get back out and into the garden, March provides the perfect excuse. While many of your Spring bulbs will be well on the way to flowering (if they haven't already) there is still plenty to be done, including lawn care. To make it easier, start by organizing your gardening tools and appliances now, ready for some busy weeks ahead, recommends Reba Bassett, professional organizer and owner of Revelation Organizing.
She adds, ‘Take stock of what you have, if anything needs repairing, and make a list of what you need, so next time you visit the garden store you don't have to make multiple trips.’
Keep unruly garden tools in check with a standing tool organizer. This rack holds up to 35 tools to prevent them from falling over and making your shed impossible to navigate.
It is never too late to spruce up a backyard and get rid of yard shame. This beginner's gardening tool set holds all you need to plant your first few bulbs and tidy up weeds.
A heavy-duty dustpan and broom is invaluable when cleaning the last of the dead leaves and winter dust from your patios and decks ready for spring.
Meet the experts
Dawn Falcone, the founder of The Chaos Liberator, has been helping people get organized at home and work since 2006.
Star as served over 1000 clients, helping them to declutter and reorganize their homes and lives over 20 years of work.
Andrea specializes in helping women conquer cluttered homes and busy family lives, helping clients bring a sense of calm to chaotic households.
Angelic has years of experience in luxury real estate, giving her first-hand knowledge of what it takes to make a house look and feel like a home.
Reba is a certified professional organizer and a proud member of the NAPO (National Association of Productivity and Organizing professionals).
Organizing in March before you start spring cleaning is a great way to spring clean without getting overwhelmed and set your home up for a relaxing Spring and Summer season – it is thought to be the best time of year to declutter for a reason, after all.
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