Spring Cleaning Tip #5

Start at the top and work your way down. This is just the law of gravity – clean from the top of the ceiling to the floor. Knock all the dusty cobwebs from the corners (don’t forget those ceiling fans), wash the curtains, clean the windows, dust and vacuum the...
Spring Cleaning Tip #4

Spring Cleaning Tip #4

Ask for help! Don’t do all the cleaning yourself. Recruit your significant other, kids or roommates to help you out. I know that when my husband and I pitch in together to clean the kitchen, it takes about half the amount of time that it takes when I do it myself.  To...

Spring Cleaning Tip #3

Work on one room at a time. It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you think you have to clean your entire home all at once. If you work on one room at a time you can at least finish two or three rooms each weekend. You’ll get a lot more done and still have free time on...
Spring Cleaning Tip #2

Spring Cleaning Tip #2

Set an amount of time to spend on each room. I know I can get easily distracted, looking at items I’d forgotten or old photographs and before I know it I’ve spent the entire day cleaning just one single room. Set a timer so you don’t fall into this trap. You can also...
Spring Cleaning Tip #1

Spring Cleaning Tip #1

Make a list of what needs to be cleaned in each room. Having a list will help you stay organized and make sure you have everything you need to complete the project. This also saves time later on. No one wants to stop in the middle of what they are doing to run out and...
Organizational Tip #8

Organizational Tip #8

Work Hard! Put in a little effort. Actually, put in a lot of effort when necessary. Once you have delegated responsibilities and made a schedule, then you can organize what you have to do and when you can do it. Staying organized is not all a breeze. It requires that...