10 Tips for a Successful Spring Cleaning

After a difficult winter in the Susquehanna Valley, spring is a good time to open the windows to organize and clean up.

Here are some tips and tricks from experts in the field for use as a springboard for the spring cleaning projects:

A. Visualize your goals

Todd Sweet, co-owner of Chaos plug , a professional business organization serving Central Pennsylvania who start a home more functional and efficient, with a simple plan.

"First, visualize what you want to make your house look," Sweet said. "You want to prioritize how each room should work for your needs."

Two. Enter the cleaning mode

The task of the rooms of the disorder may be daunting to some, but Maura Clements, owner of multi professional organization in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, says that many people are afraid of cleaning.

"I think overwhelmed the people and feel anxious about the organization," Clements said, "I tell my clients." I am a professional organizer and also I have my own battle zones - no one is perfect. "

He said to remember that the results of the best reward.

Three. Be free trial

Whether you call a professional, or invite you to help the family, both groups agree that the environment should be without prejudice.

"A big fear is that more organized means that someone is a large garbage in front of my house and take my life," Sweet, who also has experience in cases of hoarding . "We n 'is not what people need, or feel there is a value to throw."

April. Start small

Sweet, organized houses for the last ten years, with the co-owner Barry Weldon said as soon as you have in place to start a plan with a small project.

"Start with something you know you can set the time that you manage." Sweet said "They will be encouraged to keep going."

The disorder more space may be the best place to start, especially if it is at the top of the wish, Clements said.

"I tell my clients to want to see the place as most first begin to change," Clements, who has been in the professional organization of eight said.

Cleaning is recommended, a corner, then work your way through the room.

May Enclose

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He said to remember things from the room take lined up to see the room.

"One of the most important in the production of donation boxes in your car from things," Sweet said. "I tell customers even a box or bag on the passenger seat, in order to remember them. Donations to the center

6 Let's go there

If an item be removed or given space, Clements said, consider what is required to make the room as you walk imagined.

"It's different with everyone, are some people more emotional than others," Clements said.

Sweet, Member of the National Organization of Professional Organizers, the Napo found that most people only 20 percent of what they own.

"My generation grew up with the idea that more is better and the things that are most successful" Sweet said: "It is hard for people to separate their ages - .. Do you need to change your thinking"

Clements said his rule of thumb is: "If you have not used in the last year - to someone who can use it."

7 Enjoy the treasure hunt

Dulce said a strong incentive for people to organize, to raise money for your property.

"There are so many ways to make money from your old stuff - can record auction and there are tax benefits for donations." Sweet said: "The people feel better about the project, is like a treasure hunt."

Sweet says his team found thousand dollars in stock certificates, envelopes with money and money in the pockets of the old customers.

8 Make it work for you

Sweet said his philosophy is that people are "organized enough."

Sweet "Man this level of organization that works for you, then" said: "I tell my clients." And I will not give you an expensive system that works for you. "

9 Pay attention to warning signs

When congestion starts to build up again, recommends the creation of a sweet habit of attacking him regularly.

"It is normal for a junk drawer or closet junk, but when it starts to become a problem when you want to go and clean again," Sweet said. "No amount anyone's standards, but himself."

10 Reward yourself

Live-effective and able to find products are to be a large part of the benefits of cleaning and organizing, Clements said.

"They are able to save a lot of money because you remember what you already have," Clements said, "and it's great to see a transformed space in your vision."

- Meg Frankowski for WGAL.com

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