Make Quick Work of this Annual Chore
Spring is coming. Time to brush away the cobwebs of winter and awaken your home and your spirit with some spring cleaning. Starting on your spring cleaning now will give you time to do it well without wearing yourself out. So, put together a spring cleaning plan now, and you'll be ready to enjoy the warmer weather when it arrives.

In the Bedroom(s)
· Flip the mattress
· Wash/change the mattress pad or cover
· Wash duvet covers
· Air pillows and comforters
· Wash blankets

In the Closet(s)
· Pull out any clothes which haven't been worn in a year and sort those which can be donated from those which are too torn or dirty (all cotton clothes can be used for cleaning rags)
· Take any torn clothes you plan to keep to a tailor for mending (or mend them yourself)
· Gather any winter clothes which need to be stored and get them ready for cleaning and storage
· Take any warm weather clothes which weren't cleaned last fall to the cleaner
In the Bathroom
· Check expiration dates on all medicines and dispose of any which are past the date
· Consolidate and dispose of all those partial bottles of health and beauty aids
· Wash your shower curtain and replace the liner if needed
· Wash bathroom rugs

In the Kitchen
· Go through the cupboards and dispose of food, spices, and other items which are past their expiration date
· Clean the oven
· Clean the burner drip pans
· Clean the vent filter and vent hood
· Defrost the freezer if necessary
· Dispose of any items in the refrigerator which are past their expiration
· Clean the inside of the refrigerator
· If possible, clean the floors under large appliances

Around the House
· Clean and/or air any area rugs which you can
· Clean and/or air any throw pillows
· Wash windows
· If necessary, take out, clean, and repair window screens
· Move and vacuum/sweep under large pieces of furniture

Start early in the season, pace yourself, and see if giving your apartment a good spring cleaning doesn't prepare both your home and your spirit for the summer to come.