Spring Cleaning Time - Continued

Avoid distractions; turn off the television and the phone. Wear comfortable, old clothes that you won't mind getting dirty or stained. Get an early start, the earlier you start in the day the more energy you will have. If you get a later start you will tend to drag your feet.

The main cleaning idea I have is “If you don’t use it, lose it!” The less clutter you have the better. I usually start from the upstairs down. Moving along anything that needs to go. I start by removing the curtains and any washables. These items I place in the washer at the start of that room. When I’m done with the room those items are ready to be put back in place or on the windows. If you catch these items as soon as the dryer stops these items should not need ironing or very little (which will save you time). Work in one direction and head left or right. When scrubbing walls take down the pictures only on that wall. When that wall is completed put them immediately back up. This will save on adding to your already disrupted room. Remember that everything should have a spot. The more clutter you get rid of the easier your spring-cleaning will be from year to year. This clutter is also a way that you can make a little extra cash. You can have a yard sale and take that money and go on a little trip. This will encourage you to get rid of more. Remember when having the yard sale what doesn’t go should be donated to your favorite charity. You will also fill well in knowing that you are helping someone less fortunate.

Here’s too speedy spring-cleaning.