The idea of spring cleaning can be refreshing and pretty daunting at the same time. The thought of cleaning your home from top to bottom while targeting every dusty and questionable corner isn’t one most people smile about, but the result leaves you feeling pretty accomplished.
Spring Cleaning is a large-scale task, and most people want to start with the kitchen or the garage. But, I’ve found that it’s better to start small, building your momentum. There are some tasks you can do to prep every room. Cleaning a high traffic area with a low traffic area helps you take on the task in manageable chunks.
Here’s a checklist for putting a dent in that spring cleaning. This first group of areas you’ll tackle in this three part spring cleaning list will be the living areas, dining room and small tasks for every room.
Living Areas
 | Clean furniture with a vacuum cleaner |
| Rearrange furniture, cleaning under and behind it |
| Clear out and wipe drawers, cabinets and book shelves |
Dining Room
| Wipe and polish table tops and buffet tops |
| Polish display silver |
| Wipe down crystal, china and other ceramic display items |
| Clear and wipe out drawers, china cabinets |
Every Room
| Dust walls, ceilings, corners and vents |
| Dust & wipe photographs, decorations and ceiling fans |
| Spot clean the walls |
| Wash drapes and rugs |
| Wipe windows and window sills. Caulk if needed |
| Vacuum and shampoo the carpet |
| Polish anything metal |
| Wax anything wooden |
| Get re-organized using boxes for donations, recycling and trash |
| Turn rugs the opposite direction for even wearing
This checklist was provided by a wonderful friend and real estate professional (here). If you are interested in NC coastal property then be sure to check out her website! She's everything you could need or
want in a realtor...impeccable service! (Thanks Susan for sharing this with us!)
So, here's to happy spring cleaning...and in the process be sure to ...
Make it a "Simply Irresistible" Day!
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