Minggu, 09 Maret 2014

Cleaning In Spring, Doing It Right

By Lewis Tarkanian


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.

What separates Spring Cleaning from the usual routine is how much deeper it goes. It's far more thorough than the weekly vacuuming and mopping you likely do. With any big project, being organized and having a plan is the key to making it progress efficiently. This is why it's not a bad idea to start by writing out a plan, or at least a list of what needs to be done and when. You might start by making a list of every room in the home, including those that are less-used. Remember, the point is to clean the things that don't get as much hygienic attention. Walk through the house and make notes of windows, closets, appliances and perhaps even the walls. If you don't want to make a list, you might at least do a little research beforehand. You could probably find a good spring cleaning list on the internet.

So now you know what in the house needs cleaning. The next thing you need to consider is what's required to clean those things. Once you're scrubbing away and getting dirty, running to the store to buy a product you need is not a very appealing prospect at all. It's better to prepare beforehand.

Another good tip is to make sure the area is free of clutter before you start cleaning. It'll make it easier to clean and sanitize when you're not having to shift or walk around various items scattered around the room.

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.

When you have the time to clean, you don't want to waste it with needless endeavors, but at the same time, you don't want to work so hard that you burn yourself out. A break now and then can be very beneficial, and can help you keep your stamina throughout the whole process.

Having a clean, beautiful home can be a weight off of your mind and help you enjoy the spring season that much more.




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