Spring Cleaning and Organizing Tips

It may seem overwhelming to get started on Spring cleaning but how I started was this: one thing at a time, one room at a time. I started in my bedroom and got rid of clothes I hadn't worn for such a long time. I just took them from the hangers and threw them in a pile. I went through all my dresser drawers and picked through them one thing at a time. If I hadn't used it, it was gone. Looked under the bed, through desk drawers, etc and everything just went in the pile. Now rest. Don't overwhelm yourself.

I went through front closets - shelf to shelf, picked through boxes, did the dusting, vacuuming, etc. It didn't take as long as I thought it would and I stuck everything in a big box. You can either take it to your local thrift shop or post the whole lot on a Freecycle site near you - www.freecycle.org - I'm beginning to like that Freecycling, it's very convenient. Someone out there can always use something you're getting rid of. I think that's all I needed to say, lol. Just remember, one thing at a time, one room at a time. :)

By Stacey from Orem, UT

Spring Cleaning: Decluttering

While doing my spring cleaning, I start by decluttering all possible things at the same time, thus making my job a lot easier and my home a lot less cluttered. Less to clean, less to put away, less stress for me.

By Mom from Lancaster, PA

Organizing Craft Supplies

Spring cleaning time is here ... and it's time to get organized. I love to use decorative boxes on shelves for organizing craft/drawing supplies, but the boxes can get pricey. I make my own by saving all shapes and sizes of shoe boxes and other "shelf-size" boxes. I buy discontinued pre-pasted wallpaper and cover the boxes to match my room's decor. These are great in your kids' rooms, too, to organize toys - or even in the bathroom for small toiletries!

By Jan from J City, IL

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