SPRING CLEANING: An Easy Task

Spring cleaning is a tradition dreaded by people attached to sentimental values. They wouldn’t want to part with the items such as clothes and things not necessary for the coming months. What they don’t know is that by spring cleaning, they’re giving their homes a fresh start for the hectic spring and summer seasons. Think of giving your home a space to respire.

So how should we go about it?

First is to de-clutter and organize. Throw away those things that you don’t actually need. Perhaps hold a profitable garage sale to clear out this stuff and earn a few bucks at the same time. It would be easier to clean with lesser things to organize.

Toss out the following:

1. Old magazines and newspapers – you wouldn’t need these in the future. News change everyday, so does articles.
2. Medicines and cosmetics – check for the expiration dates, it’s there.
3. Damaged items
4. Out of style clothes or shoes – please. The same style will come back in two decades and you wouldn’t want to keep those items in your closet that long right?
5. Party favors, decorative items and trinkets which are all by the way, collecting unnecessary dust mites. Keep the love and warmth that goes with the gift but you can toss away the symbol.

Organization can be very exigent because if you’re like me, you’ll probably end up with a lapful of organized junk instead.

Second is to pack and label. Pack away those things that you abhor to part with and make sure to organize and label it according to the contents. This way you won’t have to go through each carton when looking for something. Invest in good organizers like clear carton boxes for easy storage and access.

Third is to scrub, vacuum and scrub again. Scrub those unwanted marks on the floors, cabinets and carpet. This is the hardest part as you would be dealing with dust and more dust but all efforts will pay off once polishing is done. Your house is now clutter free, organized and sparkling, ready to face the new season – spring!