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		<title>Spring Cleaning with your youngsters at home</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:30:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nina</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spring cleaning is a little tough if you do it alone. Admit it, right? However, if you will let your whole family helps you, so it can easily be done. Remember that, “many hands make a light work” Prior to doing the spring cleaning, be sure you set a specific date, make sure the whole [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop --><p><a href="http://dailyclutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Spring-cleaning-with-kid.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-870" title="Spring cleaning with kid" src="http://dailyclutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Spring-cleaning-with-kid.jpg" alt="" width="269" height="202" /></a>Spring cleaning is a little tough if you do it alone. Admit it, right? However, if you will let your whole family helps you, so it can easily be done. Remember that, “many hands make a light work” Prior to doing the spring cleaning, be sure you set a specific date, make sure the whole family members doesn’t have any appointments or outings on that certain spring cleaning day. Prior to cleaning, you can also set a meeting with them and assign them their particular works.</p>
<p>We also have here useful tips that you could use in your spring cleaning.</p>
<p><strong>Put Teamwork in cleaning</strong></p>
<p>You may notice that cleaning a certain area alone, let’s say for instance a bathroom, is quite boring or lonesome, so instead of cleaning a bathroom alone, why not call one of your kids to help you. While you are cleaning the bowl, they can scrub the sink or polish the fixtures, empty the trash and put dirty towels and rugs to the laundry area.</p>
<p><strong>Play some music</strong></p>
<p>Just like working out, cleaning at home can be exciting and effective if we accompany it with upbeat music because it will let our frame of mind to be high. And it’s a great motivation to make spring cleaning enjoyable and easy.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Hand over &#8220;big jobs&#8221; to your teens</strong></p>
<p>If you have teens at home you can entrust them those big&#8211;but safe&#8211;jobs.</p>
<p><strong>Reward system</strong></p>
<p>When everything gets done, it’s a nice idea if you will reward them for their hard work. In this way, they will be encourage to help you the next time you asked them to help you clean your home.</p>
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		<title>Solve your clutter problem with spring cleaning</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:09:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nina</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Doing a spring cleaning can sometimes be so difficult to deal with by other people, particularly if they have so many sentimental stuff inside their homes. Many individuals wouldn’t want to let go of the things that they no longer need. They always consider that some of the unused stuff in our homes can [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://dailyclutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/spring-cleaning.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-856" title="spring-cleaning" src="http://dailyclutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/spring-cleaning-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a>Doing a spring cleaning can sometimes be so difficult to deal with by other people, particularly if they have so many sentimental stuff inside their homes. Many individuals wouldn’t want to let go of the things that they no longer need. They always consider that some of the unused stuff in our homes can be used in the future. They miss the idea that by spring cleaning, it’s like a new start to a brand new life and home. It’s a fresh feeling to consider.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The first thing to do is of course, <strong>de-clutter and organize </strong>your stuff at home or in your garage. Toss away the unnecessary things or you can organize a garage sale to clear out this stuff and earn some few bucks.</p>
<p>As a guide, here are some few things you can toss away:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong><em>Broken items such as figurines, glass, vases, chairs, tables</em></strong> etc. If you think they are not fixable, then it’s time to let go of these items.</li>
<li><strong><em>Out-of-date magazines and newspapers </em></strong></li>
<li><strong><em>Medicines and cosmetics</em></strong> before you throw them away check the expiry date.</li>
<li><strong><em>Out of style clothes or shoes</em></strong> if you always follow the latest trend.</li>
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<p>Secondly, you start<strong> packing and labeling </strong>your items. By packing and labeling your items, you can easily get them back the moment you need it and you won&#8217;t have to go through each box when looking for something. You can purchase good organizers like clear cardboard boxes for your storage.</p>
<p>Thirdly is to <strong>scrub and vacuum</strong>. Scrub those undesirable marks on the floors, containers or containers as well as on the carpets.</p>
<p>Now you have a pretty and clutter free home.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:30:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lori</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's that time again! Spring cleaning seems to creep up on you when the sun starts to shine and you realize the clutter that has accumulated in your home through the winter months needs to be sorted through. Although it can be overwhelming, there are many tips that can be used to ease the pain of spring clean and the organizing process.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop --><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-148" title="cleaning" src="http://dailyclutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/cleaning-150x150.jpg" alt="cleaning" width="150" height="150" />It&#8217;s that time again! Spring cleaning seems to creep up on you when the sun starts to shine and you realize the clutter that has accumulated in your home through the winter months needs to be sorted through. Although it can be overwhelming, there are many tips that can be used to ease the pain of spring clean and the organizing process. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Learn to purge items that you are no longer using. If the items are not being used than spring cleaning is the perfect excuse to get rid of these items for good. Take these items to the local donation center, sell the items or give the items to friends and family members that are no longer going to be in use. Purging the items can free up space within the home effectively. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you are not going to use it through the spring and summer seasons, store it. Storing items such as winter clothing and sports supplies that are used through the winter can clear up space within the home. Hockey equipment, skiing equipment and outdoor clothing should be stored in air tight containers and cases and are generally safe to place in most storage areas. This way, the winter clutter is out of sight and out of mind. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Create a wardrobe remedy by taking advantage of storage containers for clothing and get rid of the winter clothing. It is finally time for bright colors and all of the fun accessories and shoes that come along with spring and summer, so take advantage of this. Where should you store your winter clothes? If your closet is large enough, a section can be delegated towards winter clothing. However, in the case that you are unable to find room within your closet, taking advantage of clothing containers which can fit in storage spaces and under the bed is a great idea to free up some space within your closet for light and airy pieces. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Through the winter months it can be tempting to store things in closets in an unorganized manner. Learning that closets should remain organized and not become a place for everything to be placed that does not have a place of its own is a good place to start. When cleaning out the closet, remember that everything should remain organized and there are many storage solutions which can be taken advantage of, especially for the closet space. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Using these tips, you should be able to rid yourself and your home of winter clutter in as little as a weekend! </span></span></p>
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