Spring-cleaning is a great way to reduce the clutter in your home. And you never know what things you'll �nd when you clean up your home, as a lot of people end up �nding things they thought they had "lost." So, if you want everything to go quickly and smoothly, just be sure to follow these

helpful spring cleaning tips:

PAPER

Regardless of where you plan on focusing most of your cleaning efforts, you'll want to avoid using paper towels. They are wasteful, inef�cient, and are an overall waste of

money, especially when it comes to heavy duty cleaning. Instead, you should pick up several cloths that are made of micro�ber. They can be used on anything and are

re-useable, as they can be cleaned in a regular washing machine(just be sure to hang dry them).

Most people think it's enough to vacuum their carpets once in a blue moon, but it’s a great idea to do a thorough clean once a year with a deep-cleaning carpet machine. They

are easy to use and once you're done, your carpet will look brand new!

Plenty of people forget to clean the top of their fridge or �oorboards, but if you let those areas go untreated for too long, dirt, dust, and all sorts of other disgusting particles can

accumulate and no one wants to deal with that! So, when you're doing your Spring-cleaning, be sure to keep an eye out for easy to miss places. You should also

remember to clean under and behind all of your furniture, as those areas are a breeding ground for dirt and other types of bacteria.

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If your home has a lot of lightning �xtures, don't forget to clean those. Dust can build up on lights and over time this can greatly inhibit their ability to brighten a room.

ORGANIZATION STRATEGY

Don't just go into a room thinking you'll sort through everything and determine what you want to keep and what you want to get rid of as you go. You'll end up spending far more

time cleaning than you would if you determine what you want to keep or throw away ahead of time. More importantly, organize BEFORE you clean each room, as you are

likely to make a mess when going through all of your old things and you certainly don't want to have to clean a room twice.

Like the name suggests, Spring-cleaning is all about preparing your home for the spring and summer months. So, this means you should go through all of your clothes and store away all of the heavy winter clothing you won't need until the next winter. Even better,

sell anything you don’t think you’ll want next Winter. This will allow you to clear up a lot of space for your summer wardrobe, which is always a good thing!

Spring cleaning is an excellent opportunity to check to see if your smoke detectors are working properly. Another helpful spring cleaning tip is to also check and see if your �re

extinguisher is still in good condition. And if you don't have a �re extinguisher,get one immediately!

YOUR HOME

POWER WASH

Plenty of spring cleaning guides will tell you how you can clean your home, but many of them neglect the outside portion of your home, which is just as important! Depending on where you live, your home can accumulate a lot of dirt and grim in just one year, which means you should rent a power washer to remove it. Your home will not only look great

afterwards, but there is just something so satisfying about removing a year'sworth of dirt from your home.

Since it's getting warmer, you'll likely want to spend more time outside on your porch or patio reading a good book or doing something else that you enjoy. Outdoor furniture gets dirty easily, especially during the winter when you don't use it that much, so you need to make sure you thoroughly clean all of your outdoor furniture so it'll be nice and fresh for

you to use in the spring and summer time.

Whether it's an old piece of furniture or a box of clothes that don't �t you anymore, why not sell your unwanted items on www.tradingpost.com.au, Not only will your house be

clean and clutter free, but you’ll have some extra cash in your pocket.

Many people freak out trying to determine what they need to do for Spring-cleaning but as long as you have a clear understanding of what you want to do, you can knock most

out of your Spring-cleaning in a weekend. Just remember to follow these Spring-cleaning tips and you'll have your home looking fresh, clean, and ready for spring in no time!

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