Spring cleaning season is here! It's the perfect time of year to start a project, and the library has several books to sort through and organize to help you along the way. Regardless of the size of the task at hand, there is a system that can work for you.
At least philosophy.
Before the pandemic, Marie Kondo popularized the idea of "choosing joy" in household items, and her books might be just the kind of inspiration you're looking for. Kondo's international best-selling Life-Changing Cleaning Magic: The Japanese Art of Tidying and Organizing can teach you how to let go (and in what order) and how to change your mood by making it easier to keep a tidy space. The library also has Kondo's latest book, Joy at Work.
If Kondo's approach seems too extreme for you, but you like the idea of changing your mind about things while getting clean, I suggest The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleansing: How to Cleanse Yourself and Your Family from a Life of Disorder Liberate" by Margarete Magnusson. Don't let the title put you off, this is a really fun book. The general philosophy of Magnusson's book is to clean up anything you don't want or need (and as long as you're physically able) rather than leave the task to a loved one after you die. .
You may not be ready for a lifestyle change and instead want to do a seasonal clean or "fresh start" in your spaces before painting or starting a new construction project. You can try Never Too Busy to Cure Clutter: Simplify Your Life by the Minute by Erin Rooney Doland. Doland's book includes weekend projects, step-by-step solutions, and checklists. Similar books include The Joy of Less: A Minimalist's Guide to Declutter, Organize, and Simplify by Francine Jay and New Order: A Decluttering Handbook for Creative Folks (and everyone other) by Fay Wolf.
You cleaned, now what?
Maybe you find it easy to get rid of things and just want some ideas on how to organize what's left. I recommend two books that are easy to read (you don't have to read everything in order, just choose what you need), in color and perfect for anyone who likes to label things.
Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin's The Home Edit Life is organized by lifestyle rather than space. Two examples of chapters are: "Organizing for people with children" and "Organizing for people who like to party".
My favorite in this category is The Complete Book of Home Organization by Toni Hammersley. The book includes a small section on creating a home library. This book provides design and cleaning tips and organization methods for any space.
What to do with everything you no longer want?
There are many fundraising opportunities here in town, as well as recycling and scheduled garbage collection for items that are no longer useful.
And what about all those books? Books and DVDs in good condition with no signs of mold or decay may be donated to the library's book sales. Drop off your books at the cash desk anytime during our regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 9am to 5pm and from 9am to 1pm
My final book suggestion is for anyone who wants to sell items and isn't sure what type of sale to have. Virginia Chamlee shares some great advice in her highly entertaining new Big Thrift Energy: The Art and Thrill of Finding Vintage Treasures - Plus Tips for Making Old Feel New.
You can find these titles under the following quotes:
Chamlee, Virginia: 645 Cha
Doland, Erin Rooney: $648.8
Hammersley, Toni: 648 hams
Jay, Francine: 648.8 Jay
Kondo, Marie: 648 cons and 650.1 cons
Magnusson, Margareta: Magnitude 648.5
Shearer, Clea: 648.8 you
Wolf, Fay: 648.8 wolves
Joni Jeffries is a librarian in the Circulation Department at the Crawfordsville District Public Library and has worked as an organizational consultant for the Marie Kondo Certification program.
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