Spring has SPRUNG! That means it's time to tackle those spring cleaning projects,
but before we start, let's get some tips to make it quick and painless.
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every single Thursday! Spring is all about warmer weather, blooming flowers,
birds chirping, sun shining and all that beautiful stuff, right? Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Spring is all those things,
but it also means it's time to tackle some of those home maintenance and
cleaning projects that we've been putting off, right?!? As your Anthem,
Arizona REALTOR®,
I love helping people keep their greatest investment in tip top shape.
By regularly maintaining and cleaning your home,
you're not only protecting its value,
but making it way more enjoyable to live there! That being said,
cleaning and caring for your home can be a daunting task. In today's video,
I'll be giving you five tips to make it as quick and painless as possible.
Tip #1: Break it into small, manageable tasks.
Anyone who knows me knows that I am a lover of lists. Honestly,
nothing makes my 'Type A' heart sing more than being able to cross something off
a to do list when it's done. So, before you start cleaning,
sit down and make a list. List off all the projects you need to get done,
who's going to do them, an estimate of how long they will take,
and when you're going to do them.
I've put together a template that you can download and fill out to help you stay
on track. You'll find a link to this template in the description box below.
As you're filling out this template,
be sure to set realistic goals so you don't feel stress or pressure.
If you can focus on just one project at a time,
this will keep you from feeling overwhelmed.
By giving estimates of how long each project will take,
you can actually pick projects that you have time for. For example,
if cleaning the gutters is going to take four hours,
it probably doesn't make sense to start this after a long day at work,
when you realistically only have one hour to commit to cleaning.
By making this list in advance,
you can start projects based on how much time you have available.
Tip #2: Boxes, baskets and bins are your friends!
Spring cleaning can be a great time to go through things like our junk drawer,
clean out under the sink, or even tackle the dreaded garage!
The one thing that all of these areas have in common is that they often have
little things that are hard to keep organized. I like to use baskets, boxes,
and bins to keep everything contained. Also,
I like to label them so I know what's inside without having to tear everything
apart. The dollar store is a great place to find containers.
Be sure to grab a variety of sizes so that you don't have to keep constantly
running back to buy more. Tip #3: Consider the KonMari Folding Method.
I don't get a lot of time to read books for fun, so when I do,
I'm very particular about what I read. A few years ago,
a colleague gave me this book,
'The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up' by Marie Kondo. Now,
this might sound a bit dramatic, but I'm telling you, this book changed my life.
It completely changed the way I look at things around my home and forced me to
make some tough decisions that have led to a happier home.
If you have time and are interested, I strongly recommend that you read it.
Either way,
I encourage you to consider switching to the KonMari style of folding.
This is just one small part of the book,
but basically she has you fold your clothing in such a way that it stands up on
its own, and so that you can see all of your clothing at once.
No more having things buried at the bottom of the drawer that you can't find!
This method of folding saves space and makes it easier for you to see what you
have.
I'm not going to go through the Konmari Folding Method in detail in this video,
but I will drop a link in the description box below to a video that will show
you how. Tip #4: Use a belt, apron, or cart to hold your cleaning supplies.
It's such a pain when you're in the middle of cleaning something and you realize
you don't have enough rags, or the right cleaning products,
and you have to get up, go all the way across the house, dig it out,
and then come back. Not to mention this is not an effective use of your time!
To save you time and energy, consider getting a cart, tool belt,
or apron to hold all your cleaning supplies. That way when you need something,
it's right there! Tip #5: This one might be my favorite guys!
Listen to a good podcast or audio book. I'm a podcast NUT!
I listen to podcasts in my car, at the gym, and any chance I get.
By finding something good to listen to while you're cleaning,
it becomes way more enjoyable. Personally,
I find it too distracting to have the TV on while I'm cleaning because I keep
having to look up to see who's doing what! But if I listen to a podcast,
I can stay entertained and focus on the task at hand. So, there you have it!
Five tips to make your spring cleaning quick and painless.
Don't forget to download the free template to help you stay organized throughout
the process by clicking the link in the description box below.
I want to know what spring cleaning projects you're planning on tackling first!
Let me know in the comments! Personally,
I'm going to tackle under the bathroom sink....wish me luck!
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Happy cleaning; see YOU next Thursday!