Spring Cleaning
The weather is finally consistently warm and pleasant. Now it’s time to get out the vacuums, dusters and cleaning supplies to remove the buildup of dust and dirt from the winter months.
Last weekend, I thoroughly vacuumed the house. I moved beds, couches, dressers and other furniture to reach places that are often missed. This weekend, I plan on removing the curtains and throwing them in the wash. Rugs and throw pillows need to be cleaned and dried in the sun. Oh, and I can’t forget those stuffed animals.
I also like to open all my windows to let fresh air into the house. And don’t forget to check your air duct cleaning schedule. It may be time to get those professionally cleaned, as well.
Spring cleaning isn’t just about cleaning. It’s also an opportunity to organize and declutter your home. Store away winter jackets, sweaters and boots that we hopefully won’t be needing until December. Organize your closet and throw away or donate any unwanted clothing.
The library has many books with cleaning and organizing tips to help you get started.
Here are some books about cleaning:
Looking for an environmentally friendly way to clean? Try these books:
Need help with organizing and decluttering your home? There are books for that, too:
I have to admit that I don't like to clean. But it's something that needs to be done. Looking for a shortcut to cleaning? There are actually books for that, too:
8 thoughts on “Spring Cleaning”
You are very inspiring, Jeannette! Thank you for your motivating blog!
If you’re sorting through bookshelves, remember that you can donate used books to the Book Ends stores at North York Central Library and the Toronto Reference Library. Used books are sold and the proceeds help support library programs.
Great post as usual Jeanette!
Your posts are always helpful. And i was just thinking about this topic.
Happy decluttering!
Thank you, Muriel!
Thanks for the reminder, Karen!
For more information about donating books to the library: http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/support-us/donate-books.jsp
Thanks, Rahma! The cold and wet weather this weekend didn’t help, though. The rugs and pillows will have to wait. Happy cleaning to you, too!
Thanks for the book suggestions. Just wanted to add that the idea of “throw away or donate any unwanted clothing” would be better the other way around. Donate first, especially in good condition – and clean. Then, and it may be a little effort, drop off for recycling. There are depots in municipalities close to ours (ahem, north) and there is a retail store (has an h and an m and I’m not promoting for them but) where they take all textiles in for recycling. Throw away should be the last option.
Thanks, LaiLa. I agree with you that the first option should always be to reuse or recycle and in this case to donate. I should have worded it the other way to emphasize that better.
I have seen signs at that retail store but thought it was only during Earth week. (I haven’t been to a mall in awhile.) I will definitely have a closer look next time. Thanks again for your suggestions and comment!