Now is the perfect time to tackle some chores that you may typically put off for spring cleaning. Do them now, however, and you’ll not only be better prepared for the feast-heavy winter holiday, but ahead of the spring-cleaning game as well.
Why now?
Think about it: spring cleaning is a generations-old ritual begun when homes were heated by fireplaces. They had to be buckled up tight to keep the heat from escaping, so by the end of winter, homes were filled with soot.
Winter cleaning, on the other hand, has a two-pronged purpose. It’s about preparing all the spaces you’ll deep clean in the spring and getting the home ready for holiday guests.
Closets
This is a perfect time to clear out all those clothes you’re never going to wear again, those that need repairs you know you’ll never make and those that have gone out of style.
Make piles to keep you organized, one for dry cleaning, one for things you want to give away and one for those items that are beyond help and should end up in the landfill.
While you’re in there, organize everything in a manner that makes sense to you. Some folks do better when their clothing is organized according to colours, others group like items together (blouses, slacks, etc.)
Get the shoes up off the floor, even if it means having to buy a shoe rack or hanging holder. If there are folded items on shelves, organize those as well.
Then, stand back and check out your handiwork. Not bad for an hour’s work, right?
Tackle the kitchen cupboards and drawers
Getting more organized in the kitchen is something you won’t regret once the holidays roll around and you’re preparing a feast for company. Plus, getting it done now leaves plenty of time to donate what you don’t need to the local food bank or soup kitchen.
Kitchen cupboards tend to overfill quickly nearing the Christmas season. Then, many people tend to stock up a little more because they don’t want to feel forced to hit the grocery store when the weather turns.
Start with the pantry, since that is the most-used storage area in the kitchen. Be honest about what you will and won’t consume in the near future and donate any items that will expire before you can use them.
Then, go through the rest of the kitchen cupboards, organizing your cooking utensils, pots, pans and spices. A good rule of thumb is to place frequently used items toward the front of cupboards.
Paperwork
Didn’t they tell us we were headed toward a paperless world? Obviously, it hasn’t happened yet because many of us are buried in paper.
Take some time to go through that home office and all of the papers you need to scan, file or toss. You’ll find it’s the perfect way to get a jumpstart on your taxes (your accountant will thank you for it).
And, perhaps you can even schedule those annual appointments (such as visits to the dentist and car services).
These days, there’s very little stopping you from a complete spring clean in the middle of autumn or winter. We think you’ll find that spreading the work over the course of the year makes each task just that much easier.
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