Spring Clean It! With DealDash…
Now that the weather is getting warmer it’s time to start making a cleaning list. Let DealDash help with these handy tips.
Over the course of the next few months, as temperatures rise and flowers start blooming, two dreaded words will begin to pop up everywhere: spring cleaning. For a busy mom, the idea of more tasks to add on to her list of chores may sound wearying, but don’t fret! Cleaning and organizing a house does not have to be as intimidating as it sounds and the effort can pay off in a big way. Here are some tips for tackling spring cleaning, from DealDash.
Many Small Tasks Equals Great Cleaning
- Break up the job into smaller, more manageable tasks. Don’t expect to get everything done at once. It’s more realistic (and less exhausting!) to divide the house into chunks and plan to work on one room or area at a time, stretching the overall cleaning out over a few days.
Get Those Out of the Way Areas
- Make sure to get the nooks and crannies that are usually missed in day-to-day cleaning. This means cleaning under furniture, dusting shelves that usually have books and other knick-knacks on them, and cleaning behind or around kitchen appliances.
Don’t Make Things Harder, Use Multi-Purpose
- Use a multi–purpose cleaner for many jobs. They are convenient and effective, and much faster than switching cleaning product after every surface you clean.
The More You De-Clutter, the Less You Have to Scrub
- When de-cluttering, make three piles: keep, trash, and donate/sell. This method is great for clothes, books, toys, or any similar possessions. Items that you use and want to keep go in the “keep” pile, items that are broken or unusable go in the “trash” pile to be thrown out, and items that are still in good condition but are no longer needed go in the third pile to be donated, passed on as hand-me-downs, or sold. To donate, try charities like Goodwill or Salvation Army or similar local organizations. Libraries are usually happy to take book donations as well!
- If you’d like to sell some of your old items, consider having a garage sale. If a garage sale doesn’t appeal to you, you can always make an account at Swap.com and send in your old clothing on consignment. I use this service regularly, and actually was introduced to Swap.com by DealDash!
Clean Up Your Cosmetics
- Take this opportunity to clean up your cosmetics as well. Many of us have a habit of using cosmetic products long after they expire, so this is a great chance to check those expiration dates and also to wash any brushes you may use to apply makeup.
No One’s Perfect
- Most of all, don’t sweat it too much! Nobody has a picture-perfect home, especially when you have young kids. Do what you can, and remember that a house that’s a little bit messy or visibly lived-in just means that your family has made themselves feel at home.
Thanks for Reading
Thanks so much for reading this DealDash article on cleaning and organizing. Don’t forget to check back every day for new articles here are well as on our sister blog, DealDash Tips. If you have any requests for specific articles, please feel free to leave a comment below.
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This blog was written by Dawn E, a mother of 3 who loves DealDash. Read even more at DealDashBlog.com, DealDashTips.com, or on her own blog, DawnBlogtopus.
