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Spring Cleaning: Getting Your Home Ready for the Season A
great clean looks as good as it feels, and with warmer weather right
around the corner, there’s noth- ing better than the feeling that your home is free of dirt, dust and grime. When you’re a busy mom, keeping your house clean can seem like a never-ending battle. Arm yourself with the right mindset and a few simple tips to conquer your cleaning challenges. Jessica Denay, author of “The
Hot Mom Handbook” series has partnered with Swiffer to offer these tips to help keep your home clean while also balanc- ing work and family:
* Don’t try to do everything at
once. Divide chores into daily, weekly, monthly and even sea- sonal tasks. Do the dishes daily, and try to throw out old food in your fridge as part of your weekly tasks. With spring upon us, dust build-up will be your nemesis. By dedicating certain days this spring to seasonal chores like dusting ceiling fans or sweeping out the fireplace, you can help better manage the upkeep of your home and do deep cleans less often. Denay recommends Swiffer 360 Dust- ers, which use thousands of fluffy fibers that change shape to fit virtually anywhere to trap and lock dust, dirt and pet hair without spreading it around your home.
* Know when to call it a day.
It’s easier to keep your home clean and keep a positive mindset if you set aside a few minutes each day to clean. If you have an overwhelming task list, attack each task in order of importance and get to the last ones on your list as time allows. Don’t let cleaning consume a whole day or weekend.
* Don’t waste time. Ef-
ficiency makes a huge differ- ence. “Always clean from the top and work your way down, otherwise you’ll be cleaning in circles,” says Denay. It helps to focus on one area of the house at a time. Keeping all your cleaning supplies in a caddy can also prevent extra trips to retrieve items you might have forgotten or couldn’t carry. Find shortcuts. Use products that can work on multiple messes like the Swiffer Sweeper that allows you to sweep and mop with one simple tool.
* Don’t sweat the small
stuff. It’s completely possible to maintain the appearance of a clean home even if the most out-of-the-way places aren’t cleaned regularly. Perception is reality and even if that area be- hind your fridge is a little dusty, nobody will notice. Concentrate on the open areas of your home that see a lot of traffic. If these
areas are clean, your home will feel spotless and comfortable.
Following these tips will
allow you to balance chores amongst free time. With just a little daily attention, you can make cleaning seem like less
of a chore and more like a refreshing activity. “Having a sparkling clean home gives me peace of mind and the actual cleaning process makes me feel like I’m doing something good for myself and my family,” says Denay.
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