Friday, April 13, 2007

Spring Cleaning (What does that have to do with decor?)

I was sitting around looking at the mess that has seemed to accumilate during the winter. It seems for some reason that we have more stuff than ever before but not place to put it all. I then came to the conclusion that Spring Cleaning was inevible. I feel that Spring Cleaning and good organziation has everything to do with decorating. I found the following link at About.com that offers some great tips for your Spring Cleaning needs and ideas for organizing your life and your home.

Spring Cleaning A Complete Checklist
From Sarah Aguirre

A Spring Cleaning Extravaganza
The flowers are blooming, the birds are serenading, and our house still feels like it's stuck with winter blues. Spring cleaning is a tradition that allows us to freshen up our homes and get a head start on the hectic seasons of spring and summer. What do you need help spring cleaning?

Spring Cleaning Checklists By Room
These tutorials help with spring cleaning for any room. Each tutorial gives a list of steps, tools and supplies needed, and tips to help you get the job done.
Kitchen Spring Cleaning
Bathroom Spring Cleaning
Living Areas Spring Cleaning
Bedroom Spring Cleaning
Dining Room Spring Cleaning

Clearing Clutter and Organizing During Spring Cleaning
One of the biggest parts of spring cleaning is getting rid of clutter that you don't need.
Beginning Organization Steps and Spring Cleaning
Spring Cleaning and the 4 Container Clutter Method
Spring Cleaning Your Medicine Cabinet
Organizing A Community Garage Sale

Getting the Family Involved in Spring Cleaning
If you need a little help in your spring cleaning endeavors, try to get your family involved. Even the most unwilling helper can make a big difference in the work load.
Tips For Organizing Family Spring Cleaning Days
Organizing a Family Spring Cleaning Garage Cleanup Day
Reasons Your Family Won't Help With Chores
5 Easy to Set-Up Chore Charts
12 Tips for Chore Chart Success

Extra Spring Cleaning Chores
There are some spring cleaning chores that need to be done seasonally. Even though these chores only need to be done once or twice a year, they will help your home run look better and run smoothly.
Storing Winter Clothes
Spring Cleaning Chores
Seasonal Cleaning List

Products to Use During Spring Cleaning
The cleaning aisles of our stores are stocked full of supplies to help you clean. Find out what supplies you need and which ones you don't.
Basic Cleaning Supplies List
Baking Soda, Vinegar, and Lemons
Homemade Window Cleaner
Homemade Furniture Polish
Homemade Surface Cleaner

Maintaining the Spring Cleaning
If you want some ideas to help you maintain the spring cleaning around your home our 15 minute cleanups can keep that spring cleaning feeling around for a long time.
15 Minute Cleanup Index
15 Minute Living Room Cleanup
15 Minute Kitchen Cleanup
15 Minute Bathroom Cleanup
15 Minute Kid's Room Cleanup
15 Minute Bedroom Cleanup
15 Minute Dorm Room or Efficiency Apartment Cleanup

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