10 Ways You Can “Spring Clean” Your Marriage
The first day of spring is right around the corner, which means a lot of us are about to start our annual spring cleaning. But have you ever stopped to think about spring cleaning your marriage?
Let me explain! We tend to tidy up and organize the things that are important to us, right? Our marriages should be at the top of that list! We should have the desire to take a close look at our relationship and find things that we can “tidy up” or “organize.”
So, what do you think? Is this the year you’ll be spring cleaning your marriage? 
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How to “Spring Clean” Your Marriage in 10 Steps
Like I mentioned above, it’s important to tidy up and organize your home, but doing so in your marriage is even more important! I’ve got 10 ideas for you to “spring clean” your marriage and revitalize your relationship this year. Check them out!
1. Clear Out Emotional Clutter
You can do this by addressing past grievances. Time to have open, honest conversations about lingering issues! Letting go of past hurts can create space for growth. It’s also time to forgive and move forward. Holding onto resentment can clutter a relationship! Now is a great time to start practicing forgiveness, whether for big or small grievances.
2. Declutter Communication Habits
Eliminate negative talk! Replace criticism and sarcasm with constructive feedback and empathy. You should also schedule regular check-ins with each other. Designate time weekly or biweekly for uninterrupted, meaningful conversations to stay connected and keep the communication channels open.
3. Organize Quality Time
Plan date nights! Whether it’s a fancy dinner or a simple walk, regular date nights keep the spark alive.
You should also organize your precious quality time by setting boundaries for work and personal time. Ensure work commitments don’t overshadow relationship time by setting clear boundaries!
4. Simplify Daily Routines
Create shared responsibilities by dividing household chores and daily tasks fairly to reduce stress and promote teamwork. In doing so, this will help you prioritize more togetherness! Even in busy schedules, small moments like morning coffee together or a quick evening chat matter big time.
5. Refresh Relationship Goals
Set new, shared goals! Whether it’s planning a vacation, saving for a home, or learning a new skill together, shared goals build unity.
You can also take the time to reassess expectations. Make sure both of your expectations align and adjust them if needed to avoid misunderstandings.
6. Declutter Physical Spaces Together
Here’s something a little more on-par with spring cleaning: tidy up shared spaces! A clean environment can reduce tension and promote relaxation. While you’re at it, create a Relationship Corner. This can be a designated spot in your home for date nights, heart-to-heart conversations, or shared hobbies. Keep this corner clean and organized to better promote relaxation when it’s time for quality time.
7. Boost Emotional Connection
Boosting emotional connection can be easy! Regularly express appreciation for each other, even for the small things. And never underestimate the power of holding hands, hugging, or a gentle touch. These simple, physical things can greatly enhance your emotional connection, too!
8. Eliminate Time Wasters
Here is something I think we can all work on: limiting screen time. I’m sure we all have screen time boundaries for our kids, but have any of you set screen time boundaries for yourself? Setting boundaries on phone and TV usage will ensure you’re present with each other during your quality time. You can’t fully be present with someone if you have a screen in front of your face! Talk about a waste of quality time.
And speaking of wasting time… Identify and cut down on unnecessary commitments to make more time for each other.
9. Reassess Social Circles
Time to “spring clean” your friends list. Encourage each other to foster healthy friendships, and distance yourselves from toxic ones. Both of you should have social lives that support your relationship!
10. Commit to Ongoing Maintenance
Just like spring cleaning takes place annually, I recommend periodic check-ins to assess and refresh your relationship continually.
Spring cleaning your home requires tools like scrub brushes, soap or spray cleaners, vacuums, etc. There are tons of cool gadgets you can use to keep your home looking top-notch.
So, let’s talk about tools you can use in your marriage to help keep it top-notch as well! Consider these your “cleaning tools” for a better, healthier marriage.
- Take a deep-dive into sex and intimacy through our annual Sex Seminar. Sex and intimacy are an important part of your relationship. Keep this area healthy and happy! You can purchase the Sex Seminar bundle here! (Psst… keep an eye out for our 2025 Sex Seminar!)
- Speaking of sex… Spruce up your lingerie by getting a new set or two from Mentionables (use THEDATINGDIVAS10 for a discount!). We also have a round-up of the BEST lingerie that might be helpful, too! And one more super helpful tool: the dripstick. Trust me when I say you’re going to want to keep this in the bedroom at all times!
- Start planning weekly date nights, as well as marriage meetings/relationship check-ins, with this handy dry erase calendar. This calendar is magnetic so you can conveniently hang it on your fridge!
- Keep a couple’s journal together! This one in particular has 400 questions that will help promote connection and reflection.
These are just a handful of the dozens of tools that you and your partner can use to “spring clean” your marriage.
What else would you add to your list of marriage tools and spring cleaning tips? Let us know in the comments! 
Happy spring!
