Sunday 30 March 2014

Spring Cleaning The Right Way

By Winston Daggit


The gray skies and low temperatures of winter can have a de-motivating effect on some people. Conversely, when spring finally rolls around, it can create a surge of motivation. Seeing the grass revitalize, the flowers bloom and the April showers soak and wash the ground can be a catalyst that motivates some people to clean and refresh their home on a much more thorough level. Spring cleaning has been a tradition for quite some time, but not everyone is sure how to tackle it the best way. It can be an overwhelming endeavor if you attempt it without any sort of organization.

The purpose of spring cleaning is what makes it different from the usual routine of vacuuming and mopping: clean deep, and get the areas that rarely, if ever before, get thoroughly cleaned. As with any DIY or cleaning project, one of the keys to making it go smooth and successful is to organize your process. An excellent way to get started is to write up a list of what needs to be covered. A list will help make sure that nothing gets missed, and will make it easier to plan ahead to work more efficiently. Walking around the home and noting every element of each room that requires cleaning is recommended. Keep in mind throughout the process that you're looking for the parts of the home that don't get serviced during your usual routine. If you're not one to write a list yourself, you can probably find a good one that works for you on the internet,

Once you know what areas need to be cleaned, be sure that you have all the equipment and products on hand that you will need to complete the job. The last thing you want to do once you're deep into the cleaning and dirty is run to the store to buy a cleaning product that you need.

Before you get started with the cleaning, you'll also want to make sure that you de-clutter the room you will be working on. Tripping over stacks or loose objects will only add more needless frustration.

When making the list, you probably estimated the amount of time that each chore would require. While keeping to a schedule can be a great way to avoid wasting time, adhering to it too rigidly can create extra stress that you don't need. If something is taking longer than you initially expected, there's no need to feel pressured. Spring cleaning doesn't have a set beginning and end, and an extra day or two isn't going to be the end of the world. In order to get items done efficiently, you might break them in groups that can be tackled one at a time. You most likely can't take a whole week to stay home and clean, so you can simply get each small piece of the larger project done when you have the time. You'll be able to chip away at the list by adding a few extra tasks to your usual cleaning routine with each go-around.

Taking short breaks to cool down and get your mind on something else can be key to avoiding burning out. However, make sure everything is in moderation. Once you're committed to the project, you'll want to get it done. Try not to waste too much time with trivial endeavors.

Getting spring cleaning out of the way can be a huge relief that lets you enjoy both your nice clean home and the new season more than usual.




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