Nobody likes to spring clean, but it’s a necessary rite of passage before you can enjoy the warmer weather. You can take some of the dread out of getting your home together by thinking of unique ways to do ordinary tasks. From cleaning the bathroom to sifting through piles of junk, there’s a fun way to get everything on your checklist done. If you?re stuck for ideas, here are a few to start with.
Have a black light party. You already know that spring cleaning can go faster if you set it to music. But creating a party atmosphere might actually make your chores a little more efficient, too. Try screwing in black light bulbs in areas prone to germs, namely the kitchen and the bathroom. This will help you spot dirt more easily so that you can make sure your spring clean is thorough.
Start an online store. What does spring cleaning have to do with selling? Lots, if you have a ton of stuff to get rid of. Instead of tossing old clothes, CDs, DVDs and other miscellaneous belongings, try setting up a ‘store?online using a site like Ebay or Craigslist. This gives you a way to sell everything you want to get rid of without even having to leave your house. Or, if this seems too time-consuming, you can easily sell your discs on MusicMagpie, turning your spring clean into a profitable venture.
Use unconventional cleaning materials. Making use of natural products like baking soda and vinegar is a great way to clean surfaces that you come into contact with often, especially if you have little ones. But you can also use this particular combo into a drain bomb to clear sinks in the kitchen and bathrooms. Just pour them down the drain in equal parts and then wait for a cool explosion that will ensure you that you got the job done.
Invite your friends over to rummage. Sometimes, your friends and family can spring clean for you without even knowing it. Just invite them over and tell them you have some lightly used stuff you want to get rid of. Or even better, you can turn it into an event by adding snacks and music. Ask them to do a ?pre-spring clean? of their own by bringing over their unwanted items, and you can then do a swap so that everyone walks away with something new.
Trade in old for new. If you can?t sell it and you can?t give it away, try trading it. Find out if there are any used bookstores or music stores near you that will allow you to bring in your stash and trade it for new items. You can do the same for clothing by hitting up second-hand clothing stores.
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