| It's that time of year already. Winter is ending and it's | | | | furniture. An amazing amount of dust can collect under |
| time to feel like spring. One of the best ways to do this | | | | a refrigerator, for example. This kind of dirt is not all |
| is to clean up the house and freshen up your decor. | | | | that visible, but you will appreciate having it gone. |
| Don't just start at random. Think about your priorities | | | | As you clean, consider which items need updating or |
| and plan out the order in which you want to get things | | | | replacement. Having fresh decorations or furniture in a |
| done. For most people it is easiest to go room by | | | | freshly cleaned house feels great! Decide which items |
| room and plan to spend several days getting all your | | | | can be sold or given away versus simply throwing |
| spring cleaning done. | | | | them away. |
| Make sure you have enough cleaning supplies on hand. | | | | If you enjoy decorating your home by the season, haul |
| It is very frustrating to be in the middle of cleaning and | | | | those springtime decorations out. Spring is a great time |
| run out. Try using less toxic cleansers whenever | | | | for the bright, cheery look in a home. A light touch of |
| possible - it's better for you and your family. And if you | | | | flowers can give a home that springtime feel without |
| must use harsh chemicals, wear gloves and open the | | | | being overpowering or excessively feminine. |
| windows for good air flow. Also make sure you don't | | | | But flowers aren't the only way to make it feel like |
| mix any of your cleaning chemicals. Even relatively | | | | spring, even if they are the most classic. Anything in a |
| harmless ones can turn toxic when mixed. | | | | soft, cheery color can give that feeling. Put the darker |
| Dust everything, starting from the top. You may need | | | | colors accenting your decor into storage for later in the |
| a ladder to dust things such as ceiling fans, so be | | | | year and go lighter. |
| careful. | | | | Spring can be a very motivating time of year. Take |
| Don't forget to dust your picture frames. Be very | | | | the good feeling of the sun coming back and make |
| careful cleaning the glass, especially if you're using a | | | | your home feel more comfortable. Get it cleaned up, |
| glass cleaner. Spray the cloth lightly rather than the | | | | freshened up and make it look the way you've been |
| glass to minimize drips. | | | | meaning to. |
| Wash or dust other items as appropriate. | | | | And then kick back and enjoy. |
| Get some help and clean under your appliances and | | | | |