Here are some tips to help you with your spring cleaning.
1. Open the windows and turn on some music. Studies show listening to an upbeat tune while working can actually increase productivity and lower your stress levels.
2. Gather up the clutter and move it to an appropriate location. Everything should have its home.
3. Start your organization of rooms one by one. Taking on more than one room at a time can be overwhelming and unproductive as you may lose your momentum. Don’t allow yourself to be distracted by phone calls, TV or family.
4. If you do not already have a filing cabinet, this is an investment that you should not overlook. File away all important papers from your car insurance to your monthly bills.
5. When organizing your closet, remove all fall/winter clothes and put into piles. One pile of clothes that will be worn next year, next a pile of clothes you wish to donate/sell and finally a pile of clothes that need to be mended or dry-cleaned before storing. Use plastic containers for storage as the glue in cardboard can attract insects.
6. Spring is in the air and so are garage sales. Now is the time to take a good look at items in the house that you have not used and will most likely not use again. Turn those unused items into cash or donate to a Goodwill location near you.
7. Garage clean up. Always make sure to wear a protective mask when cleaning in a garage so you do not have to inhale dust and other lurking allergens. Garage shelving is essential for maintaining organizational order!
8. In the kitchen take note of the cooking items that you have no used in the past year. Chances are if you have not used them- you can get rid of these unnecessary items cluttering your kitchen.
9. Set a time schedule for organizing each day.
10. Reward yourself after for a job well done.
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