LIFESTYLE
How to Start Spring Cleaning
5 ways to tidy up your home and tech

It's officially that time of the year again. Time to say goodbye to the puffer jackets, the fuzzy socks and welcome the longer, sunnier days. Now if you're like me and want to get rid of that seasonal depression with a clean slate, a clean house and a new start, this spring-cleaning guide will be a lifesaver.
Bringing organisation and order into your life is a form of self-care and can include anything from clearing up some storage on your phone for more memories, tidying up your files and folders, fixing that cable mess behind your TV or simply getting rid of pet hairs.
And because with a tidy room comes a tidy mind, we've made it simple for you to start fresh with 5 easy steps to spring cleaning and de-cluttering that even Marie Kondo would approve. So put those cleaning reels on for inspiration and start now with step 1.
Step 1. Don’t forget to have fun while doing it! It’s Spring, after all

Before doing any of these steps you need to make sure you have fun while doing it. That may seem impossible when it comes to cleaning but believe me, you can make it fun. Turn on your speakers, put your favourite playlist on and just have a boogie. You could even make a day of it. Video call your family so you can catch up (I facetime my Mum all the time), put on your favourite podcast, put an easy movie on in the background. The options are limitless. Plus, with smart speakers, you can listen in premium quality and have the bonus of voice commands. So, when your hands are a little busy, you can just tell Google or Siri to skip songs, change playlists, give you the news and more. Once you upgrade your cleaning routine into a cleaning experience, you’ll never look back.
Step 2. Organise & Declutter your smartphone, computer and camera.

Raise your hand if this sounds like you; do you have a desktop full of unorganised files on your laptop? Have you forgot to save all your photos from your phone to a safer place? Is your storage space on your smartphone looking full? What you need is a good old device clean up.
Freeing up storage on your phone or laptop can help your applications and browsing run smoother and can create space for memory backups. Finally get rid of that notification on your phone warning you that your iPhone is not backed up or that you're out of storage.
Start from deleting all those screenshots and memes you found funny two years ago, or those 99 photos that you needed in order to get the perfect one. Below you'll find the tools that can help you store forever your valuable files, memories, important documents and organise everything neatly, all in one place. Discover internal and external hard drives, powerful USB sticks or even flash SD cards for your camera.
Step 3. Organise your subscriptions, wishlists and saved programmes.

All this organisation talk sound too boring? Let Google TV organise things for you. With Google TV you can have all your favourite content from all streaming services in one place, on one screen. This way, even if classics like The Karate Kid and Goonies change streaming platforms and are no longer available to view from your usual streaming place, you can still access it on your TV with the click of a button or with your voice. You can also cast content from hundreds of Android and iOS apps on your phone and laptop directly onto your TV, without any cables or clutter. And as an extra benefit, while Google TV sorts through your subscriptions and viewing history so it’s all neat and tidy, it will recommend things that you’ll love.
Step 4. Do a deep clean of the areas you use the most

Now this may sound like a big task, or something that you’re just not in the mood for since discovering that you can access all streaming platforms from your TV. But we’re here to give you the perfect solution to those times that you just don’t want to vacuum on a Saturday morning. The products below can make cleaning effortless and storage easy and convenient, while making sure that every nook and cranny of your house is covered, cleaned and smell like spring. And trust us, after going out for a walk or a picnic in the park and letting your robot vacuum do the cleaning for you, you’ll be thanking us.
Step 5. Manage and organise your cables

It doesn't take much for cables to become entangled and unmanageable. Just look behind your TV set or under your desk. That's why EE Store is on hand with an extensive range of practical cable management products, that will help you declutter those areas and make them dust-free again. Whether you're looking for adhesive clamps, cable ties or dust covers, you'll find a wide selection of robust and practical cable management products below.
To conclude:
So, there you have it, some inspiration and ideas for you to get your home nice and tidy. Now, I’m off myself to do some Spring cleaning. Think I’ll put LaLa Land on and have a boogie.