It's that time of year again, that I seem to dread. I actually love organizing and cleaning the house thoroughly each Spring and Fall, however it's finding the time that is required to complete the enormous task that haunts me.I try to keep an updated cleaning journal of what needs to be done in each room weekly, monthly, and Fall/Spring cleanings. This helps me not to feel completely overwhelmed! I know what needs to be done, yet it still seems so hard to complete everything each year.
One room at a time is my method, which is probably not the most efficient way to go. I like feeling like the task is complete with a check in the box. I've looked at various cleaning schedules looking for that "perfect" one. Most seem to concentrate on one task at a time, such as cleaning all of the house windows & screens at one specific time.
By the way, don't be fooled into thinking my house is perfect. It is in NO way perfect. I seem to go from hectic to very clean, however I would love to just be in the middle. I do try and finish my Spring Cleaning list, because I have a family of four boys and live on a farm. During the winter months we use the fireplace/stove and this creates such a mess! The dust seems to collect so much faster and thicker. It seems like we track more in too. We have hardwood floors which helps, but they show everything!
So ladies, do you dread Spring cleaning or do you look forward to this task? How do you get everything done that needs to be done?
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Normally I dread spring cleaning but this year my hours at work have been cut so I'm home about 2 hours before son gets home for school. I decided I would make the most of the time alone and get some spring cleaning done. I was looking forward to starting it this week. I've come home everyday prepared to knock out a room ( I also like to do it by room) and everyday something has come up! I did get the dining room half done yesterday, and I'm hoping to finish it tomorow and start on the office.
I love your blog by the way!
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