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Spring Cleaning Tips to Make the Job a Little Easier

Spring cleaning can seem like such a chore. Since we are all busy, you'll appreciate cleaning tips that will make the job easier and faster so you'll have more time to enjoy the spring weather.
 

 

While cleaning you should organize closets to get rid of clutter. Unfortunately, this means giving certain items away or throwing some worn and ripped clothes out. As you clean out remember local charities who accept gently used items like Goodwill, the Salvation Army, or Resource Vermont (formerly Recycle North).

If you're inspired to stay organized consider installing a closet system. Contact Otter Creek Awnings, a company that designs and installs closet systems to help organize and maximize your existing closet space in response to your busy lifestyle. Still need help cleaning the clutter? Otter Creek's tip is that if you havn't worn the item of clothing in the last year, you most likely will not in the next year, so it's time to give it away. For more tips on how to store seasonal clothing, visit Otter Creek Awnings on-line.


Seven Spring Cleaning Tips



1. Start out by taking a quick look through your cleaning supplies a few days before the big spring clean. Make sure you have plenty of paper towels and cleaning rags. If your mop or broom is really worn out, this is a great time to invest in a new one. Check all bottles and containers of cleaning supplies that you like to use and see if you have plenty of them. There’s nothing worse than having to clean yourself up during your big spring cleaning to run to the store for a new bottle oCleaning Tip #4:Tackle one room at a timef Windex.
 
2. Get everyone in the family to spend some time with you the day before the big spring cleaning to pick up around the house. You don’t want to spend time picking up toys or washing dishes the next day.
 
3. Get up early and put on some comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Dress all the way down to your shoes and put your hair up. Take a few minutes to gather all your cleaning supplies and get going.
 
4.Tackle one room at a time. This works much better than trying to do 10 things at once. It will also give you a great sense of accomplishment to see each clean room.
 
5. Start at the top and work your way down. Use a broom or a mop with a soft cloth wrapped around it to get any spider webs and dust out of the ceiling corners. Dust the light fixtures. Keep working your way down cleaning counters, windows and windowsills, furniture. Finish by dusting the baseboards and giving the carpets a good vacuuming. Take the time to vacuum under the bed and move furniture to clean the floor under it whenever possible.
 
6. When you get to the bathrooms, start by spraying some all purpose or bathroom cleaner on all the appliances, especially anything that may have some build up on it, like the soap dish in the shower. Pour some Clorox in the toilet. Allow the cleaner to soak in while you get started on the ceiling, windows and counters. By the time you get around to the sink, shower and toilet, all you need to do is wiping them down and give the inside of the toilet a quick scrub with the brush.
 
7. Make sure you take some breaks, and drink plenty of water. Cleaning is a touch job. When you are done, enjoy a long shower, put on some clean clothes and put up your feet. Give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done and get some rest. You deserve it.