Spring cleaning reinvented: take on the One Room a Month Challenge!
06 January, 2025
No more exhausting spring cleaning! What if we turned this tradition into a fun, manageable family project all year long? That's exactly what the One Room a Month Challenge offers: a modern, realistic approach to keeping an organized home.
This innovative method completely rethinks how we approach taking care of our homes. Instead of doing everything at once, we suggest breaking that colossal task into small, doable monthly projects, so the whole family can pitch in without feeling overwhelmed.
Why take on the monthly cleaning challenge?
- Goodbye to the pressure of the big spring cleaning
- A clean, organized home all year long
- Manageable chores that fit into our busy daily lives
- A chance for a rewarding family project
- A deep clean of every space
3 ways to join the home organization challenge
1. Sign up for the monthly emails
Receive every month:
- The detailed action plan
- Organizing tips
- Tips to keep the whole family motivated
- Customized checklists
2. Download the printables
For paper-organization fans:
- Print the monthly guides
- Slip them into your family organization binder, in the “Housekeeping” section
- Track your progress month after month
- Adapt the plan to your own pace
3. Use the Octave app
For tech-organization fans:
- Access interactive to-do lists
- Add tasks directly to your calendar
- Assign responsibilities to each family member
- Track progress in real time
The 3-step method for efficient cleaning
1. Plan smartly
- Set up a realistic annual calendar
- Factor in the seasons (e.g., garage in the summer)
- Adjust for your busy periods
- Plan in some family time
2. Declutter and organize
- Always start by decluttering
- Sort by category
- List what you need
- Make the most of your space
3. Involve the whole family
- Assign chores that suit each person
- Make the process playful
- Plan rewards
- Celebrate your wins
Bonus tip for successfully organizing your home
The first year takes more effort because you're setting up the systems. After that, it's much easier: you just have to maintain them! The secret? Keep up the good habits between your monthly cleaning sessions.
Ready to take on the challenge? Choose how you want to take part and start transforming your home right now, one room at a time!
Find all the tools you need to succeed at this challenge in the Octave app and on the Belles Combines website.
How does this challenge fit with your organizing style? Share your questions and experiences in the comments!
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Put these tips into practice
Get the whole family organized with Octave
Meals, chores, the calendar and routines for the whole family in one place: on everyone's phone and on the Station on your wall.
The app is free on iOS and Android.