Ok Folks, the topic for this week is not everyone's fave,
unless you are an OCD “neat freak” like yours truly! Get ready for spring
cleaning! We all hate it, but love it when the task is completed.
The areas of most concern are naturally the
larger spaces. The garage for example. It is amazing how quickly your garage
can become the catch-all for all of this past winters clutter. How many snow
shovels are lying around next to large tubs of rock salt? Time to organize them
against one wall! Sweep out the space. If you don't feel like doing, it ask
your kids to do it; or if you don't have kids, borrow your neighbor’s kids and
give them compensation!
Next on the to-do list; the
house. Put away all the winter gloves, hats, and scarfs. Fess up! There are probably
some still remaining in various rooms. Find a closet. I have them stored in hat
boxes in my hall closet, on the top shelf.
Next, windows; I always have a service do the
outside, but I tackle the inside windows myself, because if you are a clean freak,
as I previously mentioned, no one can do it better than you. My product of choice is.... Cinch, this little miracle in the red
spray bottle works better than Windex and it does not streak!
Involved in spring cleaning is
the daunting task of closet reorganization. Winter clothes to the Spring and
Summer season. I find this to be the perfect time to donate anything in your wardrobe that has not
been worn this past year. Robin's spring cleaning philosophy, "When in doubt throw it out!"
There is absolutely no reason to clutter your home with "things" you
do not use. Generally when I am in my "spring thing" I march right
into my kitchen and tackle the inside of the cabinets. Wash all my glasses and
crystal that I do not use on an everyday basis. (There is nothing more
embarrassing than unnoticed foggy glass or tableware!) I also wipe down the kitchen cabinets, and at
the same time, checking for boxes or cans of food with an expired dates. Same goes for the fridge. The simple spring cleaning theory is if you
pick up an item and have to think "do I really need this?"… The
answer is NO!
And the last on the list; your car or SUV. I
know there are probably some winter hats and gloves in there still. Oh, and
don't forget to vac out the vehicle. There is probably more sand inside the car
than on a beach! Now you are ready for the family vacation this spring or summer.
Well now that you have Robin's Spring Cleaning
Outline, get motivated and after it's all done, don't forget to pour a nice
glass of wine in your un-foggy wine glass!
HAPPY SPRING
EVERYONE,
Best,
Robin
Spring Cleaning!
