Lifestyle expert Cheryl Nelson shares her top tips for spring cleaning

Spring is here and that means warmer weather, longer days and, of course, spring cleaning. Nearly 75% of Americans use this time to organize clutter, dust hard-to-reach surfaces, and clean neglected closets and closets. Laundry preparation and lifestyle expert Cheryl Nelson, founder of PrepareWithCher.com , shares her top spring cleaning tips to help others take charge of their spring cleaning this year and to celebrate National Laundry Day (which falls on April 15). took place) Help make the scary deep cleaning easier for everyone.

"Spring cleaning can quickly become overwhelming," says Nelson. "It always seems like there's a million things to do: dusting, vacuuming, mopping, etc. But small changes in how you approach your spring cleaning chores can help take the frustration out and get you back on track." right way." successful deep cleaning.

Below, Nelson shares his tips to help you make the most of your spring cleaning to-do list.

1. make a plan The best way to start spring cleaning is to create a plan. If you're feeling overwhelmed and don't know where to start, make a list of every room in your house and create a checklist of everything you need to do in each room. Next, try creating a schedule for your spring cleaning chores. A timeline can help keep you accountable and keep you from getting distracted from the task at hand.
2. Take it piece by piece . It's easy to make spring cleaning feel like a marathon, but by focusing on one room at a time you can avoid getting overwhelmed with your checklist. Start by getting all the stale groceries out of your fridge, scrubbing your baseboards, and wiping down your kitchen cabinets. Or start in your bathroom and scrub the grout in your shower and on your tile floor and wash your shower curtain. Where you start and end is up to you.
3. Protect yourself from allergies . Unfortunately for allergy sufferers, cleaning removes dust, pollen, and allergens that live on your furniture and fixtures. If you or anyone in your household has allergies or asthma, wear a mask and/or gloves when cleaning. Next, be sure to dust everything in your home, including the places you wouldn't normally think of (on the fridge, blinds, ceiling fan blades, under couches, etc.) and make sure to always work from above. down while dusting. Also, invest in an air purifier to filter dust, mold, pet dander, bacteria, and more from the air in your home. Those with allergies should also wash their clothing and bedding with a hypoallergenic detergent such as Arm & Hammer Sensitive Skin, Free & Clear to reduce the chance of an allergic reaction.
4. Get rid of the clutter . What better way to freshen up your space than to get rid of the old stuff that's been building up around the house? Start by cleaning out your closet and donate everything you haven't worn in over a year (clothes, shoes and jewelry). Next, clean out your junk drawer (I'll admit I have one that needs some help), clean out your makeup brushes and discard any expired cosmetics, and go through the items you have in your attic, basement , store in garage or storage unit . Do you really need everything you hold on to?
5. Wash clothes and bedding before putting them away . If you plan to store bedding or heavy clothing until next winter, remember to wash them before storing. These include mattress pads, sheets, blankets, duvets, duvets, coats and jackets, and sweaters. I recommend using Arm & Hammer Plus Oxiclean Odor Blasters to keep stored clothes and linens fresh into next year.
6. Don't forget your household appliances . Our appliances often get forgotten on our spring cleaning checklist. Check and replace the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, clean the inside of your dishwasher and washing machine to prevent staining and soap scum, and dry the inside of your refrigerator, microwave, and oven thoroughly.

"Obviously, housework can be exhausting," says Nelson. "But once done, there's no greater reward than a fresh, clean home."

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