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Spring is the ideal time to get your house into shape. Not only will you love the way it feels in your home after a deep clean but is beneficial to your health! When you get rid of dust, dirt, bacteria and allergens that have collected over the months, you will notice a difference in the way you feel. Spring cleaning is also good for the mind. It is the perfect opportunity to re-arrange and re-organize to help your space work better for you. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Purge Unwanted Items<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Before you get started on the cleaning portion of your spring project, get rid of any unwanted items. These unwanted items could include the shirts that have been in your closet for 10 years that you\u2019ve never worn, the decorations you received as a Christmas present you\u2019ll never use or food that has sat in your pantry well past their expiration date. Also, be sure to go through your medicine cabinet to throw away expired medications that take up space. <\/span><\/p>\n

For home goods and clothing, consider having a yard sale, donating them to Goodwill or selling them online to make some extra cash. If you give the items to Goodwill or a place like the Salvation Army, you can use them as a tax write-off. <\/span><\/p>\n

Are you having some trouble parting with some items? Consider a few things. First\u2014when was the last time you used or wore the piece? Second, does the item carry sentimental value or do you feel like \u201cyou might use it later?\u201d And how often have you told yourself, \u201cI might use this someday.\u201d If you do not have any ties to it and you\u2019re unsure, odds are you won\u2019t use it. Let it go to a home that it will be much appreciated. <\/span><\/p>\n

For the items you need to keep but perhaps do not need this season, get totes and space saving bags. Store these items in a basement, storage locker or closet out of the way until the next season you will need them again. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Deep Clean<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Once you\u2019ve purged unwanted items, you will feel much better. But there is more work to be done! The deep clean is the next step. A few things to have ready and\/or stock up on before the clean include: <\/span><\/p>\n