Shelly Barnes: Is there such a clean "drop something?

We all know that the term "spring cleaning", but if you're like me, the effects of deep cleaning I march away.

We all know that the term "spring cleaning", but if you're like me, the effects of deep cleaning is something I did last March. My cupboards clean and tidy again are crowded and chaotic. My garden furniture needs a good cleaning, and the interior of my house really needs dusting.

These types of tasks and some others seem to be neglected in the summer months when we spend traveling and enjoy leisure activities more time outdoors. With colder temperatures already here, we will spend more time indoors. That means it's time to "clean, clean."

A good deep cleaning and organizing your home or work space need not be complicated, and should not consume a weekend ... after all, it's football season!

Here are some tips for cleaning and organizing easier you want it, can do to make a little more longevity in your room this fall.

• Clean these cabinets. Now is the time to clean up all the summer clothes and unpacking cabinets Autumn / Winter. If there are items in your closet that do not usually wear this summer - to keep not only next year ... give them! Chances are, if you do not wear something together this season, probably will not carry to the next year and if you have kids still can not carry on a lot of their stuff in the summer of next year. Blouses and shirts can be paired with worn attract and late autumn jackets and tennis shoes last year and shoes. Also make sure that you go through your fall and winter clothes when you unpack. If you do not use in the last year, but still ... completed a donation.

• dust thoroughly. This includes dusting furniture, but I think those places that is dusty, but often overlooked. Curtains, carpets and belong to some often overlooked items. When these elements are in your home machine-washable, and follow the instructions on the label and then allowed to air dry in the cool, crisp autumn air. Remember only dust moves dust around rather than actually delete them. Wet dust lightly with a feather duster or cold water paint. If you are prone to allergies to dust, consider this task into consideration to someone who is not affected by dust.

• Beware of bugs. The cold comes, we all tend to go inside. Insects and other pests also want where it is warmer. The most typical pest control in the transition period are ladybugs and spiders. To use with the control household pests, just be sure to label her. However, keeping debris and spills your countertops and floors is gone a long way in keeping these pests, and sweep down cobwebs immediately or beetles, which may find their way into your home.

• protect furniture and outdoor decorations. If you're like me, you probably have a lot of fun with garden furniture and fall, giving you a crisp autumn afternoon or outdoor fire early night enjoy. Remember, before it's too cold, you will clean the furniture cushions and other fabric materials and properly storing it for the winter like. Some products are machine washable but be sure and check the label before you throw them in the machine. Finally, make a plan for how they cover glass furniture store. If left in the freezing temperatures and humidity, it can freeze and break easily.

Remember the autumn cleaning an important task should not be. When you spread out your tasks in a few weeks you will have a beautiful place and tidy in no time. Do not forget, tasks to other people, the delegate in your home. Older children can dust and clean their own closets and dressers.

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For more information about this or other family studies and consumer-related issues, please contact Shelly Barnes, the consumer reach and Family Sciences Extension Agent Wilson County UT. Barnes be achieved sbarnes@utk.edu or 615-444-9584.

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