Spring Cleaning Tips

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Spring Cleaning Made Easy

There are three basic steps to spring cleaning.
  • Deep Cleaning
  • Organization
  • Maintenance
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Three Steps to Spring Cleaning

Deep cleaning: Deep cleaning includes wiping down walls, cleaning windows, wiping out cupboards, and cleaning under furniture. This is the messy part of spring cleaning, but it will rid your house of the dirt, grime, and germs that you have collected over the winter.

Organization: Organization is the key to a smooth running, clutter free home. It is time to clean out those closets, drawers, and cabinets. It is the time to get ride of any clothing, toys and clutter and get rid of things that have been outgrown, don't want, or no longer use. Throw out all of the unused and broken items around the house. This will give you more space to properly store the things that you do use regularly. Having a well organized home can make life easier and more enjoyable for everyone.

Maintenance: Maintenance takes place throughout the year. This will take some extra steps and dedication on your part throughout the year. Keeping up on organization is usually the biggest hurdle for most families, as old habits can be hard to break. Make sure you get everyone on board to keep your house as neat and orderly as it will be when your cleaning is complete.

Though this yearly task is dreaded by many, lightening the burden is very easy. With proper preparation, a little motivation, and some sweat equity, you can have a clean and organized home in a relatively short period of time.

Before you Start your Spring Cleaning

Save yourself some trouble and take the time to prepare before you start your spring cleaning.

Spring Cleaning Tips

Complete the following list of tasks before starting your spring cleaning and you will find your project going faster and smoother than you ever could have imagined.

  • Evaluating each room and note what it needs to keep organized and neat. Grab a notebook and jot down everything that needs to be addressed in each room before starting.

  • Take an inventory of what cleaning supplies you already have and what you will need. Having your supplies ready before you start will save you from running to the store, filthy from cleaning, to replace something that you have run out of
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  • Turn on some upbeat music to keep you going and make the job go by faster. Don't forget to reward yourself for a job well done.

  • Give each room a quick straighten before starting your deep cleaning. If the dishes are washed, toys are picked up, and laundry is done, you will have the necessary space to get into the bigger jobs.

  • Use your notebook. Keep track of what you need to do and what you will need to complete each room. As you finish a job, check it off and see just how much progress you have made throughout the day.

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