Spring Cleaning in a Snap!

It’s that time of year. Time to dust in places that haven’t been touched in months. Wash things that never get washed. Time to take the old out and bring in a little something new. Spring cleaning is a little overwhelming for some, but if done right, can be rewarding in the end. SharpMoms has a few ideas to help you make spring cleaning a not so big chore on your to-do list.

1. Keep a binder or portable file handy. Fill it with note cards, bills, and other things you need to review and complete. Take the binder with you and work on things while you wait in the pick up line at school or hang out at the dr.’s office.

2. Make something old new again. Don’t hide that old bowl or serving dish in your cabinet. Bring it out and use it as a catch-all for pens, mail, your watch, etc. or even use it as a dish towel or pot holder container.

3. Pile it up. Designate a laundry basket or bin for clothes that no longer fit. As you empty the dryer to the smaller clothes into the bin. When it’s full, haul it off to charity.

4. Create picture perfect photo albums. Rather than developing or ordering digitals of all your photos, make a CD of all the photos and only develop your favorites. Store the CD’s in a case and create a CD timeline. Then, put your best photos in an album. This is a great way to showcase your favorite memories.

5. Tang anyone? Sprinkle a few drops of Tang drink mix into your toilet bowl before leaving for work in the morning. When you come home, flush and VOILA! Sparkling bowl!

6. Save the date. Keep a day planner handy. You can find one that is as big or as small as you like. Keep track of your child’s activities, appointments, date nights and playdates.