It’s difficult for busy people to find the time to tackle their many #organizing and #cleaning tasks, The Kitchn says. The good news? Every Leap Year offers a full extra day to #declutter, #organize and #clean the trouble spots in your home. Take advantage of that extra 24 hours to organize a kitchen cabinet, pantry or countertop; #purge and #donate the cookbooks you don’t use; or go on a full #decluttering “spree” with a #donation bag or box a the ready. It’s also a great time to wipe down and #sanitize things that escape routine cleaning, such as windows, ceiling fans, ovens, baseboards and picture frames. #SpringCleaning #LeapDay
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Rid Your Home of Winter Dirt
With homes sealed up against the cold, winter creates a special kind of dirt inside the home. With #spring arriving early this year, you can get a headstart on the #deep-cleaning needed to get your home ready for the warm-weather months, however. Good Housekeeping suggests #organizing storage spaces such as the garage by sorting things into keep, #donate and toss piles before cleaning the walls and floors, then replacing the (fewer) things you want to keep. Also pay special attention to the things that gather lots of dirt and dust in a closed-up house, such as blinds, doormats, ceiling fans and curtains. #SpringCleaning
Kickstart Spring Cleaning for an Early Spring
Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early #spring, and it looks like his prophecy will be accurate this year. Temperatures are breaking records across the Midwest and Northeast, and crocuses and daffodils popping up in gardens weeks ahead of schedule. With an early spring, why not get the jump on spring #cleaning? Good tasks to tackle early in the year include cleaning windows and entryways, washing and storing winter outerwear, and pressure-washing the patio and outdoor furniture, Premeditated Leftovers says. Start now, and you’ll be ready to enjoy the warm weather when it it’s here to stay. #SpringCleaning
Embrace the Promise of Spring (and Spring Cleaning)
Spring is here! The days are getting longer, the trees are starting to bud and the birds are chirping. It’s the season of rebirth — the time of year when life reawakens from its frigid #winter slumber and starts anew.
It’s also an excellent time for people to revisit their goals and establish new habits for the year. Start with a check-in: Make notes on where you are mentally and where you’d like to be. What do you value most, and are you able to satisfy those needs?
Next, write down a few intentions. Maybe you want to exercise more, meditate or pursue a new hobby. Or maybe you have an attitudinal goal such as being more forgiving to yourself or more patient with family members. Whatever it is, jot it down and revisit it regularly.
Be Meditation suggests a “walking meditation” to review your intentions while enjoying the spring air. Find a quiet path where you can appreciate new growth and encourage it in yourself, deeply “breathing in your intention.”
If one of your intentions is to become more #organized (and whose isn’t?), spring is the time to reclaim your space and experience the rebirth of a #clean, #healthy and #clutter-free life. It’s just one part of the reason #spring cleaning is a perennial ritual in so many homes.
Research shows that a #cluttered environment produces a cluttered mind. “Our brains can only focus on a limited amount of stimuli at a time,” says VeryWellMind. “If you’re surrounded by #clutter, the clutter can actually make it harder for you to think clearly.”
The Organizing Blog is here to help. Whatever your intention — be it a single #clean #closet or a top-down spring #cleansing — we’ve got you covered. We want to help you make this the year you let go of clutter and blossom into a healthier, happier you.
As always, you can #donate any extra #junk to ClothingDonations.org to share your rebirth with #veterans nationwide. Embrace the promise of spring — and #declutter your environment and mind for a brighter future!
Plan Your Garden Before the Leaves Appear
The best time to plan your #garden is before any existing perennials, trees and shrubs start to fill in, Family Handyman says. Add evergreens, berry bushes and other plants to give those bare or blah areas four-season appeal. As #spring arrives, figure out how many hours of sun the different areas of the yard get to plant the appropriate flowers and shrubs in the right spots. Full-sun plants require at least six hours of direct sunlight per day, while part-shade plants need three to six. Plants that thrive in shade grow best with just two or three hours of direct sunlight per day or indirect light throughout the day. #GardeningTips