Spring Cleaning Do’s and Don’ts

April 2, 2010 at 9:43 am , by Cherise Bathersfield

After initiating a half-hearted attempt to clean my entire apartment at 6p.m. on Sunday night, I decided that there must be an easier way to tackle spring cleaning. This list should help make your clutter a little less daunting than mine.

• Do buy some fabric or plastic storage bins. Having a place to put things really helps to keep everything organized.
• Do throw out junk mail ASAD (as soon as delivered). Stopping the junk build-up before it becomes a pile is always a good preventative measure.
• Do invest in a shredder. Shredding is a lot less painful than tearing up a pile of mail into itty-bitty pieces by hand.
• Do donate clothes you haven’t worn in over a year to charity. If you didn’t remember to wear it last year, you’re probably not going to miss it.
• Don’t wait until spring to start cleaning next year! It’s a lot easier to get motivated if you just have to complete small tasks in a short period of time instead of a day- (or night-) long cleaning spree.

Do you have any spring cleaning tips?

One Response to “Spring Cleaning Do’s and Don’ts”

1. Written on April 7, 2010 at 4:57 pm, by Julie

   Have the kids help. It makes them feel usefull. Throw on some music and jam out while you all clean. Always works for me!

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