NARRATOR: It's everyone's favorite time of year:
Spring cleaning.
A chance to toss out the old and make room for the new.
Finally, dust off those--
- Actually, I'm pretty tired from fighting traffic to get all this stuff
and so I'm...I'm just going to start cleaning tomorrow.
NARRATOR: Of course! You deserve rest.
And tomorrow we clean.
It's time to clean out and replenish the spice cabinet.
Expired herbs can really put a damper on your favorite recipes.
- These bay leaves are expired, but only by one month.
Does that matter?
NARRATOR: When it comes to expiration dates,
It's better to be safe than sorry, so--
- How does a Bay Leaf expire??
It's a dried leaf, a dried leaf can't expire.
What happens if I still use it? I'm going to die?
NARRATOR: Let's not get caught up in the small details.
We've got a whole fridge to clean out too.
- Oh yeah.
NARRATOR: But wait...we haven't finished the spices yet!
Well, while you're here, might as well toss out any food that's gone bad.
- Ugh!
Well, that's got to go.
NARRATOR: Oop--or, just put it back in.
What do I know?
Well, uh, it takes a lot of grit and passion to get a stovetop sparkling.
Well done!
Wait.
We'd say your stove is definitely clean now.
Unless you're doing this to procrastinate, that big
report you have due tomorrow.
- No, this is not that.
I...just like to clean.
What?
What report?
Um...
I got to get the stain off.
NARRATOR: Well, perhaps your next avoidance tactic
could be cleaning the oven?
- I'm not that desperate.
NARRATOR: Refolding all your T-shirts with this trendy space
saving method ensures that you really maximize the room in your drawers.
- This isn't sustainable.
Nobody folds all their laundry like this every single time
they wash their clothes.
This seems like another Internet fad.
NARRATOR: Keep in mind, this also makes your shirts
easier to locate.
- I don't even remember the last time I wore this shirt.
NARRATOR: And it's also a great opportunity
to get rid of items you no longer wear.
Wait, why are you putting that back in the drawer?
- Well I've got all this room now!
NARRATOR: Oh, good.
You're finally going through that
bin you've been lugging around the last three moves.
We'll leave you to it and check back in later.
- Oh, my gosh.
Anna Beth was so cute in this Christmas dress.
NARRATOR: When it comes to sorting through children's keepsakes, try to limit it
keepsakes, try to limit it to
one or two items Then the rest is bye bye, baby.
- She drew this for the second grade art show.
I can't get rid of this.
NARRATOR: Okay then...
How's that donation pile coming along?
- I'm...
I'm actually going to keep this.
NARRATOR: UGH!
- I'm doing my best, okay??
NARRATOR: What are you doing now?
- Color coding the books.
NARRATOR: You've been working in this room for hours,
and this is all you have to show for yourself??
What about this mess?
- But look how pretty it is.
NARRATOR: I need a drink.
- Just got to get it to the thift store
and then I'm...I'm all done.
NARRATOR: You know what? I've got to hand it to you.
I didn't think you'd actually do it.
Good for you!
And there you have it.
Another successful spring cleaning.
Now your house is free from clutter and ready for summer.
Doesn't it feel great to have a clutter-free home?
- Uh huh...
It feels...
so great.
NARRATOR: What are you going to do with all that space?
- I mean...so much room.
I...you've seen it! I could do anything.
NARRATOR: You never took the bags to the thrift store, did you?
- I'm working on it!