Ah, spring. That time of year when life rejuvenates, when the birds take flight once more and sing their beautiful hymns. It's also the time to reinvent yourself to some degree by getting organized and eliminating unneeded items that clutter up your home. This is commonly referred to as spring-cleaning.
Yet spring-cleaning doesn't have to be relegated to one time of the year. It should be thought of as a concept, rather than a confined opportunity. Whenever you feel that your life is becoming cluttered, disorganized, or 'unclean' is a perfect time to think about spring-cleaning. Here are some ideas to help you get started along your journey to a successful spring-cleaning adventure. ü Start small. Far too many people get it in their heads to clean out everything in their home at once. While the ambition is commendable, it's best to start out small. Confine your focus to one room, or even one closet. ü Define a clear agenda. Are you looking to get rid of things you don't use anymore or do you want to simply organize things? When we approach spring cleaning with a sense of indecision, we can get lost in some of the memories certain items will bring up in us, making it more difficult to part with things. Part of defining a clear agenda means writing down criteria for keeping things you no longer use. ü Focus on the floors and walls. Part of spring-cleaning is about refreshing your home. If you simply go through rooms and organize closets and dressers and avoid cleaning the walls and the carpets, you're missing out on a great opportunity to bring everything back to a stage of purity and newness. Vacuuming with a strong, high-quality vacuum is a great start. ü Invest in your spring-cleaning. Spring-cleaning is more than just cleaning. It's about organizing and getting a solid starting point to move forth with the rest of your year, and possibly even your life. Using the right tools for the job, which includes organizers, shelves, and other items, is vital to success. Don't cut corners trying to save a few bucks. If money is tight, then plan a tag sale with all of the items you'll get rid of with your spring-cleaning. Spring-cleaning can be just like New Year's Day where you get the chance to start fresh. Using some of these ideas to help you get started and get through it will make the process much easier and even fun!
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