Top 3 Tips for a Great Spring Clean
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Spring has finally sprung and well, that can only mean one thing - spring cleaning. Prepare to get your elbows dirty and surfaces sparkling with these simple but highly effective tips and tricks to a great spring clean. Hint, hint - you might want to think about getting the kids involved too.
The Art of Decluttering
First things first, throw away any unwanted, unused and unloved bits and bobs that are filling up your space. A clutter-free home is a happy home, so start off small by organising a kitchen drawer or shoe rack then gradually work your way room by room to get rid of more of what you no longer need.
Although a fairly straightforward way to kickoff your spring clean, the satisfaction you feel from decluttering will motivate you through the rest of your cleanse.
What to Do
Grab a bin bag and throw away anything which is broken or just plain rubbish. This stuff either goes straight into the bin or taken down the local tip.
Next, do a second sweep looking for things you don't want or need but perhaps someone else could make use of - this would be perfect to donate to charity or sell online.
From now on set up an area in your home with storage boxes for charity or recycling so that you can store things there ready to be taken away later.
Organisation is Key
Spring cleaning can be a little messy. Get it? To avoid starting something that seems impossible to finish, get the whole family involved and divide tasks by time and manpower.
If you don't already have one, invest in a pin/notice board and highlight each individual part of the clean. You'll find that by organising and clever time management, tasks will get ticked off faster than anticipated.
Tip - Use colourful post-it notes and a coloured pen per job type or person - this'll help everyone to stay on track.
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The Right Cleaning Tools
Making sure you have the right tools in your cleaning arsenal is essential. Before you go spritzing toilet cleanser all over your windows, check your cleaning caddy to see what you have on-hand vs what you need to replace to ensure a great clean.
And spring cleaning isn't just about having the right products. Make light-work of cleaning with a powerful vacuum, solid pan and brush and clever mop, and remember to keep everything together in one room making it your go-to the next time a deep clean is on the agenda.
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