April is already here, and even though it's still chilly outside, spring has arrived. Spring cleaning has been a part of traditions in different cultures like Jewish and Chinese practices. Cleaning the winter and cold out to make way for the warmer months. There is practical value to spring cleaning in these times, even if the winter's here are are fairly mild.
It is a good time to go around the house and look for things that may be past it's prime, an old electronic device that no longer functions properly, books, clothes that doesn't fit, has holes or doesn't get used anymore and other items. Clutter is a dust trap, so getting rid of unnecessary items and having less surface area to collect dust will make cleaning quicker.
Donate any unwanted items to goodwill or Salvation Army so they can be reused instead of put in a landfill. Selling items is an option too.
Dusting higher surfaces before cleaning lower surfaces like the floor will decrease the amount of backtracking you have to do while cleaning.
Cleaning with homemade products is really not that complicated. Combinations of vinegar, baking soda, and lemons can be used to clean just about any surface ranging from windows to toilets. The best part is, after the cleaning mixture dries, these is no chemical after odor. For those who do not have the patience for homemade cleaners, there are many products now available that are less toxic. Reading labels on products will describe what is in the cleaner and how to properly dispose of them.
Cleaning floors is a good idea for anyone with allergies. Most dirt and pollen gets tracked in by foot traffic and pets. The more often that floors get cleaned, the less often any other surfaces will require cleaning.
Cleaning may seem tedious, but a clean house is a healthier environment to live in and will feel better. Take breaks from cleaning to go out and look at spring blooming while it last. Flowers are everywhere, the sycamore trees have new leaves coming in and cherry blossom trees are in full bloom, but they won't be around forever!
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