By Kiki Johanson
sfcc.kristina.johanson@gmail.com
Cleaning helps keep people organized, happy and healthy.
According to Statista.com, as of 2013, 72 percent of survey respondents reported cleaning their homes every year in the spring.
“Spring brings in a new energy; it’s a time to renew and refresh,” said Megan Hantz. a local maid at Maid Naturally.
Maid Naturally is a local cleaning service that sells its own brand of household cleaning products.
“College kids should especially focus on places like their bathrooms and kitchens,” said Hantz. “It can be hard to find the time to clean, so spring cleaning gives you the opportunity to do what you’ve been putting off.”
Hantz suggests digging in the closet to really downsize clutter.
Better Homes and Gardens suggests getting designated containers to help you address that mess.For example:
- A container for gently used clothing, unwanted housewares and amenities to donate to thrift stores such as Goodwill or Value Village.
- You could also host a garage sale and sell these items.
- Gently used clothing can sometimes be sold to consignment stores like Plato’s Closet.
- A container for non reusables (heavy duty garbage bag).
Once you’ve cleared out all the clutter and get rid of unwanted items, you can organize your things as you put them away, so you’ll know where to find them again.
Good Housekeeping suggests writing out a game plan in order to prioritize and get task-oriented. Have your cleaning supplies in a designated container so you can take them from room to room.
A few places to tackle:
- Windows
- Windowsills
- Drapes
- Sliding door tracks
- Doorknobs/furniture knobs
- Behind the television
- Light fixtures
- Vent grates
- Ceiling fans
- Trash cans
Appliances like dishwashers and washing machines build up gunk over time, so Good Housekeeping suggests doing some maintenance on those as well.