Spring Cleaning All Year Manhattan Beach

Chimney Cleaning Near Me Manhattan Beach — Heavy cleaning and arranging is usually done once a year. When spring arrives, it’s good to open the windows and clean up after a long winter of hibernation. But why wait till spring to clean your house thoroughly? Use these pointers to assist you clean up your home in a few simple steps.

Focus on one room/area at a time: By focusing on one room/area at a time, you will be able to get more done in less time. When you try to multitask while cleaning, you will take longer to complete your tasks. Also, begin by cleaning the more challenging places first, such as the bathroom or kitchen, and then move on to the less tough ones. By completing the more challenging rooms first, you can conserve some energy for the remainder of the house.

Get Rid of Stuff!: Getting rid of items that just take up space in your home can make you feel better and can even earn a little money. Again, work on one room at a time. Start two piles in each room: a sell/donate pile for items that are in good shape and a trash pile for items that are in poor condition. Don’t be afraid to get rid of stuff! Chances are that if you have not used it in the past year, you will not miss it when it is gone. This is especially true for clothing, kids toys, kitchen accessories and old books. You will be amazed at the new space that you will have once you get rid of the old and unused.

Deep clean: After you have sorted, purged and organized it is time to clean. Again, tackle one room at a time. This is the perfect time to do those biannual cleaning chores such as cleaning the carpets and washing the inside of kitchen cabinets and drawers. Once those chores are done, you can move to daily/weekly tasks such as dusting and vacuuming.

Other helpful tips:

Sort your paper documents such as bill stubs, medical documentation, etc. Shred any unnecessary documents and neatly file away important documents in a filing cabinet or other storage container.

For out of control craft supplies, separate supplies into logical piles. Since I scrapbook and make hand made greeting cards, my piles were paper, rubber stamps, and miscellaneous craft tools. Consolidate into an easily accessible storage container such as a toolbox on wheels. Many craft stores sell craft storage containers that are perfect for keeping your items organized.

Sort through bathroom cabinets and get rid of any expired medicines, make up, and other toiletries. Using expired items can make you sick!

Keep a purge mentality all year long. This will make your job much easier when the time comes to clean and organize again.

After you have finished, kick up your feet and enjoy your freshly clean home.