Jenny from SewFabulous Quilt Shop has a giveaway for one of my blog readers! How would you like a $25 gift-certificate from her fun shop?
You could use it to purchase this Walk in the Park Fat Quarter Bundle…
Or this Amy Butler pink and brown bundle…
Or this Luck of the Irish bundle–perfect for building up your stash fabrics in green!
I’m starting my spring cleaning today…so how about if you leave your favorite spring cleaning tip…one comment per person…and I’ll choose a winner Wednesday night! Good luck!
**nicke... says
my favorite tip… hire a maid! 😉
katsiaryna says
that's a dream!!!
Tiffany says
My spring cleaning tip – Start small and let your Spring cleaning take you all Spring if necessary! At work we break bigger projects down into smaller ones and give them all projected completion dates. That is the only way I get things done at home because otherwise I get overwhelmed and just leave the mess where it is! 🙂
Baskets Of Quilts says
I always open up the windows to air out the house as soon as there is a hint of spring. I also use baking powder to clean most things in my kitchen and bathroom since I can't stand the smell of cleaners.
Little Bluebell (Adrianne) says
Hmmmm favorite Spring cleaning trick…. position your sewing machine so that you look out the window and not the mess. ; )
Sheri Howard says
nicke, your comment makes me smile! I turn my favorite music up REALLY loud, pour myself a tall glass of Coke, (or whatever you drink) and clean away! Thanks for the give-away! ~~Sheri
Regina says
Music upbeat and LOUD – curtains WIDE OPEN – a bag for trash, a box for items to sell /donate, and lots and lots of swiffer dusters!!
Kristy says
I like to try to get it all done as much as possible in as short of an amount of time as possible so that I can go outside as soon as possible.
angela says
Rubber gloves are a must. A good, rough terrycloth rag or two. And a bucket of pine-sol with a little cup of baking soda on the side. Cleans just about everything!
James-Linda says
FAVORITE CLEANING TIP: Large carrying basket that holds all my cleaning accessories+then take it from room to room with me!
Thanks for sharing!
jldouglas@wispwest.net
marcella says
Don't try to do it all at once! My mom would have us do every single spring cleaning chore over a few days and we would all be pooped and crabby. Write a list, stretch it out and build in quilting breaks.
mariebeers says
I wish that a maid could do the job, but doing it in one room at a time with a few days of sewing in between makes it easier to handle.
Katie B. says
My tip: Get rid of stuff! I've been going through clothes, toys, etc. and giving everything we don't use to charity. It's so nice to get it out of the house!
Tracy J says
Love the tip about hiring a maid. But if you are like me and can't afford that (and rather spend the $$ on faric!), my tip is to take one room at a time and be-boop around singing along with music playing LOUD and think about how nice it will be when it is all fresh and clean.
Miss Nancy says
My tip is: At my age do the cleaning over time and not all at once. Leaves time to sew in between cleaning and other stuff.
Have a super great day.
Christine says
I too vote for the maid! But what I do is take it slow. Plan on starting on one room and heck if you get more than that done great! But don't hop around!! Just one room at a time so that you feel like you've gotten something done. And loud music helps me too! 🙂
Janelle says
One room at a time, even one area at a time. I just started painting my sewing room and did half and am in the process of sorting through that half to make it more organized when I put it all back on the shelves. It's a nice feeling.
Michelle Jensen says
It is the bright light that makes things look messy… Spring.
Helen (Mimi) says
My favorite spring cleaning tip is to get a BIG trash can and keep it handy!!!
WoolenSails says
LOL, I could use some tips myself, my house is a disaster. My goal is to start trashing things, if it has been sitting in the basement and not being used, we don't need it;)
My biggest tip is stick with small goals and it gets done. If you look at the mess as a whole, it gets overwhelming.
Debbie
Jodi Ingram says
Favorite spring cleaning tip: Make it fun! Get the family involve and make it into a competition: who can get the most items checked off the list in 15 minutes. Something like that.
JayTee says
I try to start in what I consider the area that has the MOST need of cleaning, then I feel great when I accomplish that.
Anita says
Me too, I could definitely use a few spring cleaning tips. I think my tip (which probably isn't a tip) is don't overdue and do too much – pace yourself. Thank you for the chance win.
RenegadeQuilter says
Spring Cleaning tip – I do my outside spring yard work 1st just to get out of the house & enjoy the weather. I then work on the inside.
Kay says
All together we try to do the faster that we can!!
Suzan says
Like several others, turn the music up LOUD and my "real" tip is plan your spring cleaning. Do one room completely at a time and set a goal for how many rooms you can clean within a set length of time. Every time you achieve your goal reward yourself.
Jennifer says
Start at the top and work your way down.
Alisa says
If nothing else gets done, I love having clean windows and screens. Spring cleaning for me is usually done over a long period of time and I like to really get rid of stuff that is no longer used. I hate clutter. Good luck!
Ann says
I enjoy opening all the shutters for lots of light – a spring scented candle – a bin for donating and a bin for garbage – and soft music. A tip from my sweet sister in law – at the beginning of the year or seasong – hand all clothes/hangers facing one direction. When you wear them place them the opposite direction. At the end of the year or season grab everything that was facing the way you started. If you didn't wear it through the season or year chances are you won't ever wear it again. This takes out the decision making.
Staci says
I know I'm probably in the minority here (well, not probably, I am sure I am the crazy one here), but I actually like spring cleaning. I love everything being fresh and tidy and organized. My best tip is to start in one corner of the room and work your way around until you are back at the starting point. Then do whatever you need to do to finish up, like washing base boards and fingerprints off the walls, give everything a last sweep with the duster and vacuum and stand back and admire your handiwork. My second tip, don't bite off more than you can chew! Look at your time constraints and pick a job that will fit in it. Nothing more discouraging than making a huge cleaning mess and not being able to get back to it for several days!
Thanks for the giveaway!
berylthepearl says
I LOVE Spring cleaning! I love the end result! But, I wait until I really really feel like doing it! It has to be a sunny, warm day and then it is enjoyable.
Mimi says
My tip is simple – purge the unnecessary. If you haven't used it in the last year, or the years before that, you probably won't ever!
jennifer says
Turn of the computer:)
Debra says
My favorite cleaning product is Simple Green. It can be used for most things and is non-toxic so I can feel good about using it. Since it's sold as a concentrate, it is far cheaper than most newer "green" cleaners. My other tip is to cut up an old flannel sheet and use it for cleaning cloths. They are soft, work well, and can be washed and reused!
Mary on Lake Pulaski says
My cleaning tip is to do A room at a time throughout the year (or throughout every six months) so it doesn't all need to be done at once. Yes, I'd love a gift certificate from Sew Fabulous. Thanks Jenny for the chance!
Kristy says
Start with something fun in mind to inspire the cleaning first! That will help maintain momentum throughout the process. For me it is usually something simple like making new curtains for a room…then it looks so nice you HAVE to get that mess hanging out of the closet or from under the bed straightened up too! 🙂 And as you rearrange and organize you can purge all that stuff that needs to be donated. Simple is always better imo!
Thanks for the fun and happy cleaning!
sarahbethe says
My spring cleaning tip…take a day off of work with the excuse of cleaning. Then spend the day quilting. At the end of the day, use the last five minutes to come up with an excuse as to why the house doesn't look much cleaner!
Tiffaney says
We pick a time when everybody is home, turn the music up and everybody pitches in.
Vicki says
I'm not a good person to ask for cleaning tips… I did just sign up for myjobchart.com this weekend and my kids are willingly doing more jobs so I guess that's one suggestion. Thanks for the giveaway!
momma says
Music that makes you dance, lots of coffee, and a girlfriend, you have to reciprocate, but a friend will be more ruthless with your clutter than you will be, and you'll get to hang out and laugh too.
BJ says
If you are a mom —
1.Post list of To Do items. Assign each child to a task (or 3) that must be done BEFORE they get to go hang out with their friends.
2. Reserve your day at the Spa
3. Last but NOT least — get a box of your favorite chocolates and enjoy! (You'll need them to help your mood when the kids gripe about all the "work" they have to do).
[Confession – I didn't do (all of) this myself, but it does sound like a good idea.]
Stina says
Ohhh… please sign me up…
NEW fabrics are a good way to have a reason to spring clean… dont you think…LOL…
At least in the sewing room…. :o))
Karen says
Tackle small areas at a time and take lots of breaks!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Ket06e(at)gmail(dot)com
Hayley says
My tip, from a bride to be, both you and your hubby, just biting the bullet and just doing it! I know I have a hard time keeping focused while cleaning, because I don't want to. But having hubby, or in my case hubby to be, or your family there with you makes the cleaning less like cleaning and more like a treasure hunt with the treasure being a house being ready to usher in spring!
Jane says
Spring cleaning. Take it one room at a time. Start at the top & clean your way down.
Suzanne says
My Spring cleaning tip: I do all of one thing thru out the house before moving onto another project, like…I clean all the inside of the windows then I might wash down all the inside of the doors…
fancystitching says
Clean a LITTLE, reward yourself with a LONG sewing break. Clean a LITTLE…. reward yourself. Doing it this way you never really finish, but that is OK because you have lots of quilts to show for it.
Kat
Lindsay Conner says
Spring cleaning tip: Take it one room or section at a time, and try not to be overwhelmed… or take too many crafting breaks!
Mikelle says
I take one room at a time, one day at a time. Make piles as you go trash, Goodwill, etc.
Melissa @ Happy Quilting says
Mr Clean magic Erasers!! Don't clean a home without them 🙂
Rachel says
How would I like a $25 gift certificate? Yes please! 🙂
My spring cleaning tip: start at the top and work down! I will start cleaning when spring actually arrives haha. Still snowy in Alberta!
TaraB says
My Spring cleaning tip is – do it in the fall!
Just kidding, do a little at a time so you aren't overwhelmed!!
Sallie says
Open the windows to ventilate. Thanks for the chance.
Mary says
For spring cleaning, the first thing I do is take down the quilts I have hanging over windows to keep out the winter cold (old house). When I take them down, it also lets in more light – instant spring besides making things look fresher.
Kim says
We don't really need to do much in the Spring time since we clean and weed out our stuff often.
Jeanie says
I started some of my spring yard clean up this morning. I have an outdoor grabber that I use to pick up trash from the yard and I also wear a simple back brace. I'm prone to overdue things and my back is my weak spot. Take breaks and walk away when you start to fatique.
Nicole L. Tate says
Spring cleaning is a pain!… I always start with my closet since that's where the clutter tends to build! I and actually wrote a couple of blogs about it. I actually work for a home storage solution company… which as really helped me! Thanks for the post!
Melissa says
I'm a Flylady girl, so if a project looks overwhelming, do 15 minutes in each place, then break for 15-30 minutes and start over again. It get's the job done! Thanks for the chance to win!
Kay says
We're supposed to spring clean our fabric? I try to reorganize my fabric a few times a year & weed it out, but I don't have a set time for doing this.
Talin's Corner says
I try to do a little a day so that it is not overwhelming. I start by making or replacing my sachets in closets and drawers. The next day, I dust off or wash the curtains/drapes. Then, I just wipe all of the baseboards. Next, I clean all the window sills. Then, i clean the windows. Since this is such a large project, it takes me several days to get to all of them. Then I clean the doors. And then I relax…
Peach Rainbow says
Take baby steps and do not aim for perfection!
Diana / QF Quiltbuffy says
My tip: Start with a small thing that you ever want to make and then go to the next one….
set a time for the cleaning
Our Busy Little Bunch says
My tip ~ tackle one room or closet at a time, and don't move on until that one's done. And putting on some music helps too 🙂
ourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com
Jamie Mueller @ SunFlower Seeds says
Have Clorox wipes ready to go!! I love them and they work on everything!! THanks for the giveaway!
Cindy says
I've been doing just a room a day so it doesn't cut into too much of my sewing time. If you get a chance read Carrie's comment about Spring cleaning here: http://hyacinthquiltdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/03/happy-spring.html
It's right after yours and it's a riot as usual. Thanks for the chance to win some gorgeous fabrics!
Jen says
What great tips! I definetly get some help from my husband! Spring cleaning for me is more about organizing and decluttering. I do all my hard cleaning in little bursts throughtout the week. Thanks for the great giveaway!
...julia... says
Turn the music up, open the windows and rock out while cleaning like s mad woman! 🙂
jednoiglec says
My favourite cleaning tip? I don't have such one, because I hate cleaning!
But I do obey some rules while making order in my stash – the most important is: pull from the closet only such amount of fabrics, which you are able to sort within 1 hour (it always take more time to sort it, but this way I'm not exhausted and discouraged after cleaning).
The One and Only says
a tip that I use is crank up the radio to a great station and become a finalist on AI while cleaning….
Katherine says
I really hate cleaning…but my favorite spring cleaning tip is taking my curtains down and throwing them in the wash. While they are washing I clean the inside of the windows, while they are drying I clean the outside. My solution is 2 gallons very hot water, 1/2 cup liquid dishwasher detergent, 1/4 dishwasher rinse agent. Use a mop and scrub your outside windows, then hose off from the bottom up. Just rinse once, and let them dry. (works best on a calm slightly overcast day!)
CJ says
Flylady. 15 minutes at a time. One room at a time.
Gretchen says
Spring cleaning tip: Reward yourself often! Even before you start cleaning. Then do one small bit at a time so you don't get overwhelmed. One drawer or one quarter of a room at a time.
Denise in PA says
Leftover batting – and a swiffer. GREAT for dusting the floors, walls, etc. And I feel good about using the leftovers! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Emily says
I get the kids involved and make it fun, like a contest! Then we do one room at a time. That way it isn't an overwhelming task.
Radmall says
Vinegar (diluted, naturally). It's the source. Floors, windows. It's fabulous even on hard wood.
Anonymous says
I love Magic Erasers – they work great at cleaning just about anything.
Amy
amy(dash)elisabeth(at)hotmail(dot)com
Karen says
Take one room at a time (it sounds good in theory – LOL)!!
Maxwells says
I throw away anything I haven't used or worn in a year. Windows open and music going help. Oh I can't wait for it to be warm enough to open the windows. Even if it does mean some heavy duty cleaning.
Cheryl says
I rearrange my closet so the sweaters are in the back and the cheery spring clothes are front and center. Thoughts of warm, sunny days will usually inspire me to tackle cleaning and organization projects.
Pia says
Wait untill a day you're in the mood for cleaning and then open the windows so the dust can fly out and the fresh air come in.
Stephanie says
I always turn up my music and dance around as I clean…Your neighbor may think you are nuts but you get a clean house and a work out all in one!! Plus it makes it fun!
Melissa says
To prepare for a big day of cleaning, put something in the crock pot or plan to go out to dinner. It's great to smell dinner cooking while you clean and I hate messing up the kitchen after a full day of spring cleaning.
I liked the "turn off the computer" comment!
Mari Carmen, (Onox) says
Es estupendo poder abrir nuestras ventanas y comenzar a colocar las cositas de primavera que adornan y lucen y hacen nuestro hogar más alegre y florido. Un saludo
Bolo heads says
I say tackel one room at a time. after a week it is all done.
I really want to win so please pick me. Pretty please with a cheery on top.
Donna says
At the end of the work week, tackle just one job for Saturday, one more for Sunday. You need down time on your weekend.
Pepe says
Amt Butler!
Mom of 3 says
Spring cleaning tip: Get the kids and husband out of the house for a weekend….if not you'll feel like nothing was accomplished!
Ann Marie says
Take it one step at a time, have a huge trash can very near by, so you can throw things in it without having to bed over a pick up a bag to put it into. If you know you have lots of stuff to giveaway, find a box, instead of a bag. Saves a lot of time, and stress on your back from bending over and over again. If you do just 15 minutes a day, the whole house will be done before you know it.
Leigh says
Take advantage of SUNSHINE! Maybe it's just me living in the frozen tundra, but when the sun is shining I get SO much more done if I open all the shades and curtains and let in as much sunlight as possible- Open the doors and windows too, if it's anywhere near warm enough!
BillieBee (billiemick) says
Hire it done or beg your DH to clean for you….grin.
Cassandra {Sleeping or Sewing} says
Oh! I love buying fabric….even more fun with a gift certificate.
Becky says
Spring cleaning? What is that?! My tip is not to do it! my motto is "less cleaning, more sewing"
Kasey says
My favorite tip is to con, I mean convince someone else to help. I'm hoping oatmeal bars will help motivate my husband and me to get some cleaning done later this week! We'll see. The baking dish might end up the only thing being cleaned out!
Nadilah Sungkar Magee says
Spring cleaning? I did that everyday, 3 boys and one girl, all under 12…
DebrafromMD says
Spring is too wonderful to spend cleaning. I do my deep cleaning in the Fall so that everything is go to go right before the holiday season. My tip is to delay it for 6 months.
Nicole says
For this year's spring cleaning, I plan on tackling one closet at a time. If I haven't used it or looked at it in a year, out it goes. It's amazing how much stuff accumulates over the course of a year!
Stormy Days says
I like to start with the places you don't see, like closets. There is something about having those places straight and clean that flows into the actual living spaces.
Laura K says
I do my spring cleaning one room at a time. Sometimes I only get one drawer done in a day but I slowly work from room to room until I can stand my house again. I hope that helps.
Alicia says
My tip is to start with your least favorite project. Having it done will give you encouragement to keep working!
Mommarock says
I am starting my cleaning chores again today too. I have left them go for too long.. quilting became my EVERYTHING.. and I let EVERYTHING else go. SO, back to my cleaning cards. I have every cleaning chore on an index card in a chore box (that way perhaps I can assign some chores for others), but some chores say daily, some say weekly, others monthly and yearly. I have them in a sort of cute index box.. and inside I keep tabs with the days of the month so I can move the cards to the correct day of the month. Daily cards move to the next day.. weekly cards move to the next week, and are divided up at the beginning of the week as my week will allow them to be done amidst other appointments.
KaHolly says
I tackle spring cleaning the same way I do regular housework. Sew a little, clean a little, sew a little, clean a little.
nancym says
My tip is to wait until there's something else you really don't want to do, and then the cleaning will seem like a good idea! Works for me… mangelnsm at aol dot com
Patti says
What a dream winning would be. Thank you so much.
Andrea says
I don't know if this is a spring cleaning tip, but a friend told me that if she starts a craft project, buys all the supplies and instructions, etc. then gets halfway through and decides she doesn't like it or doesn't have enough time, she bags it all up along with instructions on how to finish it and donates it. Then, someone who DOES like it can have it! I thought that was a great idea. No guilt over unfinished projects.
kmcconachie says
I have 2 tips for cleaning in my house:
1) Banish the dog, either outside if it's a nice day or to the groomer or petsitter. Nothing is more frustrating to me than dusting everything and then having that floppy tail stir it all around again before I can vacuum.
2) REWARD, REWARD, REWARD! After each "section" of the house gets done, I reward myself by either working on my piecing in the sewing room for an hour or doing another pass or two on the long arm before going back to cleaning. What better way to get off your feet and take a break. Of course, when it's all done comes the ultimate reward – a trip to my LQS!
Judy says
My tip, turn on some upbeat music, LOUD, and dance around your work! Makes the job more fun!
(Second, when you spouse retires, have him clean)!!
Janet says
A room a day and an audio book. I have to bribe myself to clean. If I don't have an audio book on hand I use my ipod and listen to music or Pat Sloan's post cast.
Deb says
I spend as little time doing spring cleaning as possible, mainly outside work to be ready for yardwork. Spend more time sewing!
Deanna says
The number one priority each spring in our house is the children's rooms, and they each get a whole day. I usually do my sewing space as a Holiday Clean and the rest of the house is a little hit and miss, but I hope to do better this year. It is just hard to be inside when the outside is calling.
Thanks for the giveaway chance.
Anonymous says
My spring cleaning tip – hire help!
tba247(at)hotmail(dot)com
Michele says
my tip is to listen to audiobooks…sometimes I'll keep cleaning or exercising just so I can listen a bit longer. Thanks for the chance to win!
Cheryl says
My spring cleaning tip is start little and work up to the big jobs. If it doesn't look too bad, walk away!! That gives us more sewing time.
ctrau48@gmail.com
Petit Design Co. says
Hire a maid! ha ha 🙂
I like to purge all the outgrown winter clothes before I pack them away so I don't have to deal with it in the winter
Terra says
my favorite cleaning tip!
turn on some Frank Sinatra music! That always gets me in a good cleaning mood! 🙂
Carol says
Nice fabrics to choose from. I don't really have spring cleaning tips as it pretty much feels like spring most of the time here. I do need to get out our big ladder and clean the ceiling fans to get ready for the warmer weather.
cakegirl says
What a generous, wonderful giveaway. My favorite spring cleaning tip is to have your husband do it.
krisgray says
Tackle only one room per day. Have your favorite music playing and a big water bottle with you.
Heartsdesire says
I hate spring cleaning, fall cleaning. Actually all kinds of cleaning. I occasionally use the dust buster to vacuum the floor in my sewing room. Otherwise, call a cleaning service. It's well worth the money. Gives you more time to quilt.
Jan says
My tip is don't do it. Do it regularly, all year round, then there's no Spring Cleaning.
Colleen says
I like the hire a maid tip. I think the best tip is not to let it go toil spring but do little bits all year.
Caroline @ Atelier Caroline says
My spring cleaning involves a basket/small plastic tote and 2 bags plus 2 other baskets if you have stairs
1 bag for donations
1 bag for trash
1 basket for "relocate"
the other baskets are for items in transitions between floors: instead of running up and down the stairs each time something is in the wrong place, hop in the basket and everything up or down in one trip
Deb says
My spring cleaning includes our country front porch. I sweep away all the cobwebs and put a quilt out on the porch swing, decorate with red geraniums, and position a birdhouse by the rocking chair. It gets me in the mood for the real cleaning inside!
Annie says
I air everything out on the warmer days – turn off the heat and open up all the windows. I have not do that much this spring as winter seems to be holding on.
Lee says
Asign jobs to everyone!
I usually call it "do one extra thing a day" and it gets it done.
Thanks!
Peaceful Piecer says
Spring is a great time to hire someone to clean your windows.
epban says
If you can't get someone else to do it, take it one room at a time and put on some good rock and roll!
Jessica says
Take out all of your junk… get rid of half of it. Then, look at the other half and split that in half according to what you need! Then, you are only left with 1/4 of what you had 🙂 This works best with pack rats like myself. Thanks for the fabulous giveaway!
Sherryl says
I'm with Nicke! Maid service! Seriously though my spring cleaning is less about cleaning and more about uncluttering. Pick a stack of stuff (usually in my sewing room or kitchen) and either toss it or share it or… find a place for it!
sunshdws@yahoo.com
Tammy says
My tip…get those windows cleaned! Makes all the difference in the world…of course I dont do windows but am blessed enough to have a husband that does a great job with windows!
Jenny says
if in doubt, throw it out!
Digna says
Don't do by yourself if someone can do it for you. This is my tip for cleaning if I want to sew.
digna_j@yahoo.es
http://elmondolivia.blogspot.com/
robin says
Spring cleaning tip: Don't try to do the whole house at once. Concentrate on one room, and clean it top to bottom. The awesome results in that space will inspire you to do the next room!
Brita says
Spring cleaning. Hm. Let me try that again. Spring cleaning? That sounds a lot like Fall cleaning. Which I don't do either.
Carla says
Making a To DO list with a time table, helps keep me on track.
syocom says
When you start to fell you haven't made much progress make the bed. I've always found it helps.
Monique says
Spring Cleaning at our house is more about decluttering than actual scrubbing. I start in one room per week and go thru all the closets, drawers and shelves – getting rid of unwanted, old, broken or not needed items. Every shelf and cubby gets wiped down and all the dust bunnies eliminated.
It keeps the clutter to a minimum, which is a big task with two little ones!
Becky says
Oh heavens, I gave up cleaning for lent:) Garbage bags are a big help in sorting my clutter. One for Goodwill, one for neighborhood garage sale and one for the actual garbage can:)
Have a great week!
Stray Stitches says
My favorite spring cleaning tip is to ignore the dirt and enjoy some sewing with beautiful spring fabrics!
Linda says
Start with what shows first.
Kathy McDonald says
Break it down into manageable tasks, and then reward yourself with working on a fun project after the completion of each task.
Anonymous says
Spring, can't wait!!! Cleaning – that can wait!!! Who really sees it anyway – go out and enjoy the sunshine and until then stay in and sew, sew, sew! Barbara
Ruth says
This year I'd like to look into a window cleaning service!
mamabug says
Spring cleaning is a must and if you can get hubby to do the hard stuff, windows and floors it helps a ton!!! k.bugbee@att.net
Sandy says
The smell of Murphy's Oil Soap and the windows open make for a great Spring cleaning moment!
MollyP says
Jenny at Sew Fabulous is great! I love reading her blog, too. My tip is to clean top to bottom, one room at a time. It's such a sense of accomplishment and revs you up to tackle the next room.
JusticeBlog says
Start with the closets and work out…if i don't, then i end up just stuffing everything in closets and drawers, which really just makes my life harder in the long run.
Needled Mom says
Love them all, but especially the greens!!!
Fvorite tip is a mixture of 1/3 rubbing alcohol, 1/3 water and 1/3 non sudsing ammonia in a spray bottle. It cleans everything – glass, stovetop, carpets, walls, etc. I've used it for years and love it.
Sandy says
I give myself incentives to get things done. I bribe myself by saying that if I finish cleaning this room or that room the rest of the day is mine to sew. Good luck with the cleaning and thanks for the opportunity to win.=)
Kristyne says
Invite my mom over for a visit … 🙂
Deborah in Atlanta says
I put the music on and tackle one room at a time. If I ever leave a room, I get caught up working on something in another room, and before I know it, the entire house is all torn apart. So I stay in that one room. Well, if truth be known, I TRY to stay in that one room. I use the snooze button on the alarm clock so once I've cleaned for an hour, I take a much-needed break for 10 minutes. Then after 10 minutes, I work for another hour.
Kirsten says
I generally adhere to the rule: when in doubt, throw it out. 🙂
kirsten_13@hotmail.com
Judy says
Share the work load with the family! It's their mess, dirt and dust as much as it is mine! lol
Christine M says
Get someone in to clean for you! lol (I wish!). I try to go one room at a time, although sometimes I get side tracked and start another room!
Dorian says
I don't like the chemical smell of most cleaners. So I go simple, and use plain vinegar in my cleaning water. Gives things a good clean, without the harsh chemicals. Thanks for a chance at winning.
Briawna says
Hhmmm, spring cleaning. I think my favorite tip is from Camille Roskelley of Thimble Blossoms. In her new book, Simplify, she said to de-clutter something every day. Spend 15 minutes and do it. I love that. I can handle 15 minutes of cleaning. 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win fun stuff!
Pam says
I hate-hate-hate to clean. My husband hired a lady to clean for us twice a month. That's my tip. Hire someone who likes to clean!
Gali says
One woman's trash is another's treasure… give away stuff or sell it.
🙂
katz.gali(at)gmail.com
Nancy says
When I spring clean I love to have my windows open so that the air is clean and fresh too! Thanks for the giveaway.
paulette says
You buy one of those sponges on a handle (the Handle is hollow so you can put soap in it…you buy these at the dollar store.) Fill it with Vinegar and water (half and half) and keep it in your shower. Just before you get out after your shower you give the glass doors a quick once over. You never get scum build up on your doors…and vinegar can't harm you and won't harm the environment.
Thanks for the chance to win!!
Paulette
quilary says
Do a room at a time, then you see great results for your effort straight away.
Sel's Quilting Blog says
Play music as you clean! Bright and boppy is my preference – and something I can sing to is a must!
"Build Me Up Buttercup" is always a keeper!
Karol says
Start early in the morning & do one room per day. Also, buy a large jug of vinegar, because you can clean most hard surfaces with vinegar and water. Then spend the rest of the afternoon on your favorite quilting project.
Lynnae says
The spring cleaning tip that works for me is to take one room a day and go through it with a fine tooth comb…that way I am not too overwhelmed am able to complete everything.
Kara says
No second thoughts. If I think I can get rid of it, out of my sight or I might change my mind. And no DI piles sitting around for years, otherwise I end up taking things back out. Yikes!
sue says
I guess my best tip would be when washing windows outside, use a squeegee wiper to wipe them. Boy, is that how you spell it?
Debbie says
For washing the outside of windows I have used the Windex kit with a pre-treated pad that you wet and rub across your wet window. Then rinse with water from your hose. It works fabulous at my house. I have a three story house and a long pole for painting that the Windex kit pad holder screws onto…it works so great. I wish it were that easy to wash the inside windows.
Chris says
What a lovely give-away! It looks like Spring (now I wish it felt like it).
Kathy H says
My tip is to work in 1 room at a time and completely finish it before heading on to another.
Mama Pea says
Spring cleaning tip? Hmmmm….that's hard, because I try to avoid it at all costs. I guess I'd have to say….wow. I really don't have one! I'm so sorry. Does that mean I'm really bad at housecleaning? Can I still be in the contest? 🙂
Lisa Marie says
Convince your family that spring cleaning is overrated. It just gets dirty again. Now cutting up fabric and sewing it back together, that's useful!
Tam says
Make a detailed list of everything you want to clean and set up a practical schedule for getting it done.
Pat says
My favorite tip is delegate!
Debra says
My favorite spring cleaning tip is if you haven't touched it in the last year, you really don't need it in your life. Thanks for the chance!
Belinda says
Hmmm, I try to keep things clean all year long, but I tend to want to purge unnecessary items in the Spring and Fall usually. Less clutter means easier cleaning! And I'd rather be "cleaning" the yard in Spring than inside working in the house. 🙂
Katy says
Purge all the STUFF that's accumulated throughout the winter! Plus the warmer weather makes my attic crawlspaces more bearable so I usually utilize that space more, too. Thanks for the giveaway!
Tiffany says
I just did my spring cleaning last week and to tell the truth – I sent the husband out skiing so I could get it done myself. Not sure if that's a very good tip, but I got a lot done!
Tonya says
I hate spring cleaning! So I try not to overwhelm myself. I try to accomplish only 1 room a day, start one project (closet, desk, etc) & don't move on until its done. Opening up the windows, allowing the fresh air & sunlight is a big help as well!
eholst says
My tip – keep plenty of chocolate on hand for breaks!
My serious tip – turn on some music and see how much you can get done in three songs. You may surprise yourself!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Terry says
I don't really do spring cleaning, so I don't have any good tips. Maybe just go outside so you don't see that you need to clean? LOL Thanks for the giveaway! :0)
Happy Cottage Quilter says
I agree with the first commenter. Hire a maid 🙂 Seriously, I think spring cleaning comes about when I start putting out spring decorations. So there is usually a lot of dusting happening here.
Gayle says
I have windows on the 2nd story of my home that are ALWAYS dirty on the outside because they're so hard to get to. I recently learned about a product that comes in a bottle – you attach it to your hose – spray the window with water – then spray with this cleaning solution and let it suds for awhile – then rinse with clear water in the hose again. I can't wait to give it a try – it would be wonderful to have clean windows! And it would be wonderful to win this giveaway!
Michele says
My spring cleaning tip is to clean any bugs out of your computer printer! My son just tried to print out his homework and a squashed bug was smushed on the paper. Looks like I need to start some spring cleaning myself!
Busy Quilting Mama says
I agree with the loud music, but I discovered a few years ago the magical cleaning properties of vinegar. A little vinegar on a wash cloth will shine your toaster enough to use as a mirror. I also love a good magic eraser!
Mrs. K. says
To have a tip, you've got to actually do spring cleaning, lol. 😉
But really, just start small. Little changes can do a lot.
stichnRN says
NO spring cleaning. just quilting
Dragonfly Primitives says
I find cleaning goes faster when my family is not home. I love to open the windows and turn on the music before I start. I tackle one room at a time and make sure that I declutter before everyone gets home.
Nancy B says
This is the week I MUST Spring clean! It will be in the 80's here by Friday, so the weather will be perfect. My hint is to get Hubby to pitch in. Would love to win the $25 give-away. Thanks so much.
nbtay@sbcglobal.net
KMSC says
I take down my winter quilts, brush them off or fluff them in the dryer and hang my spring quilts to add brighter colors to my home.
k.castanette@hotmail.com
All8 says
Hm, spring cleaning…. Let DH know that we have guests coming and I need to go shopping for the occasion. DH can get the kids moving in the way that only a daddy can (and evidently this mom can't…) Although I like the idea of sewing with the machine facing the window… (lol)
Thanks for the opportunity.
Cathy says
I would have to ask my husband. He makes the best wife in the world. Actually I love scrubbing all my windows with water and vinegar and using newspaper to wipe them dry.
shauna says
Invite someone for a visit! That always makes me do some deep cleaning.
Magnolia Bay Quilts says
Wait until fall. 🙂
Linda says
Make your spouse HELP!!
scottylover says
Spring cleaning??? What's that?! I don't like to clean unless I absolutely have to. I am fortunate enough to have a hubby that likes to clean. 🙂
The one thing I do remember my mom teaching me was to wrap a towel over the end of a broom to get all the cobwebs out of the corners. It works great and keeps me from having to climb a ladder!
Sandy A
JuneBug says
My tip… spread it out… vaccum one day, mop the next week… heck make spring cleaning last all year 🙂
Kristine says
Only tackle cleaning projects you can finish in one hour. That way you don't end up with piles of stuff out that you never get round to finishing.
Darlene B says
I think the whole room looks cleaner if the windows are washed! Just seeing light stream in a clear window makes me feel better (and allows me to stare out the window instead of cleaning more stuff)…. 😉
Melissa says
I can't resist a giveaway! My favorite tip for any kind of chore is to get a good book on CD. I download mine from my library and they go right on my iPhone. I get wrapped up in a mystery or romance and before I know it I've finished cleaning out the cabinets in the bathroom (or a whole bunch of Ohio Stars for my Eventide quilt!)
Renea says
I always try to start with the kitchen as this takes me the longest to clean. I try to do one room at a time which sometimes doesn't work as of course I am trying to do 10 things at once. (Don't all women do that!) What keeps me motivated is knowing that when all the cleaning is done I get to go play with my fabric!
Q says
My first instinct with this exactly the same as nicke! I am ambitious in my career only so that I can afford for someone else to do my chores… he he he! I think I need to have a big reward planned to end the day, usually this is a wonderful bubblebath after getting grotty all day in a super clean bathroom, followed by my very favourite feeling in the whole world, clean sheet. I do clean sheets once a week, but I still love it every time!
Marcia W. says
If you are doing the work yourself, start at the top and work down. Inevitably I get dust all over from cleaning fixtures, changing ac filters, etc.
Second tip, do not overdo it on the first day. Small bites each day work best for us. I would rather cut up fabric that I purchase with this gift cert thank to clean – just saying I've learned to live with more mess as aged.
SewLindaAnn says
I have started my Spring cleaning first going through all closets and gathering everything to be donated or given away. It's a great feeling of accomplishment to start with this. Also, bringing in fresh flowers makes me feel springy.
Carol says
Only do one room at a time! Let the kids help! Make it fun with a surprise after its done for everyone! They learn to love to work and help others! Thanks for the giveaway!
Cristina says
I always clean out my closets in the spring. My rule is: If I haven't touched it in 1 year, I don't need it. Whatever fits in that category gets donated to Goodwill.
Quilter in the Gap says
I don't do any spring cleaning. I do it in the fall. Spring is too pretty to spend it in the house. so my tip is … don't do it in the spring. LOL
Andrea says
Spring cleaning tip? Wait for fall, then when fall rolls around, see the spring cleaning tip!
But seriously, I love spring cleaning when you can finally open up the house and let fresh air in!
maeve315@msn.com says
Take down the curtains in one room (if they are washable – yay!), and while they are in the washing machine, clean the windows. Do this one room at a time during a week or so until they are all done. Let the sun shine in all those clean windows!!! Happy spring!
pcflamingo says
Cleaning tip: my cleaning lady, Patty! She does all the usual stuff, so I can concentrate on going through one closet every week or two, or a corner of the garage, or a corner of my sewing room. I swear fabric breeds in there – I don't know where it all comes from.
Joanna says
My tip is to give the husband some chores.
Laura says
I think the easiest way to clean is to make it a day where everyone is geared up to work at the same time. It is always more motivating when you aren't the only one trying to clean. Thanks for the chance to win a great prize. Happy Spring Cleaning!!!
Sharon Pernes says
I did a little spring cleaning of my stash of fabric. A store near me does a fabric rescue. I had some fabric that I knew that I was not going to use so I got a shoe box out and filled it with 40 fat quarters and a few yards of fabric. I got a little cleaned out of my too small storage space for fabric and also a nice store credit to buy some new stuff.
Jill S. says
I assign weekly "zones". Like 1 week it's closets. I try every day to work on a closet. And I only work 1/2-1 hour a day on it. I would drive myself crazy if I did more. Plus my toddler only takes 1 3 hour nap per day and if I cleaned the whole time, when would I sew?? 🙂
Anonymous says
I always start my cleaning in the area we use the most, starting in the back corners and working my way out of the room. This giveaway is fantastic!! I better hurry and get cleaning just in case I win.
Christine M. luv2sew50@yahoo.com
Genevieve P says
um. I am not someone to ask for spring cleaning tips. Have you seen my house?? But I do always have the windows open to air out the house–I love the fresh spring air!
Christie says
Get rid of everything you have not used in the past year, it is amazing how much junk we hold onto.
Thanks for the great giveaway. 🙂
christiehatfield@msn.com
Vicky P says
Use a Mr Clean Magic Eraser. Love them, they work wonders. Good luck.
vlpeavler.quilt@gmail.com
Beth says
My suggestion is to wait until you're in the mood to clean. If you undertake spring cleaning when you don't want to, it takes forever and is no fun at all. If you do it when the mood strikes you and the sun is shining, it goes more smoothly and is a heck of a lot more pleasant.
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roadie says
Spring cleaning is done year round by "springing" off my duff & tackling one project when I see it needs doing. Yesterday, it was cleaning the grandkids' fingerprints off the French doors before they arrived for a visit (three weeks after leaving the prints). Tomorrow, I get to clean off the ones made yesterday. 🙂
Wendi says
Stick to one room at a time. Gather all the supplies you need in one place. Let in the sunshine, turn on the music and clean away! 😉
Leah says
Tip: bring mom over. My mom is great helping me clean when I get overwhelmed…. but can't do that everyday!
Heather A says
I'm of the "hire a maid" group. And I wish I would take my own advice.
Chikosa says
Wash windows and remove children's toys – and the house will be clean! 🙂 these fabrics – it's my dream…
passingdowncrazy says
If you haven't touched it in a year, give it away!!!! This rule does NOT apply to fabric.
Kristy says
If I haven't used it in 6-12 months, it's time for it to go.
Susanne says
Oh this "Walk in the Park" bundle makes my heart sing 🙂
Bye
Susanne
Lisa says
A couple of drops of lemon oil on an old t=shirt tied around the end of the cobweb brush. Leaves the room smelling fresh and the spiders don't like the lemon oil so they don't come back as quick!
Deb says
Music on, sunny day, windows open, work like a trojan until lunchtime and then have the rest of the day off.
Helen in Switzerland says
My tip is to try to accomplish one smallish goal per day – even if it's only cleaning out a couple of drawers or one corner of a room. If I set an achievable goal then I see a result and don't get discouraged. I think the danger is just to get totally overwhelmed and then not do anything at all – so I always try to trick my brain into thinking that everything is going great!!
ledamewood says
Focus on one room at a time. Make a list and focus item by item and check it off the list.
marth225 says
I'm the last person to give any tips on spring cleaning. I started a couple of weeks ago and I'm hauling anything I don't use to the carport for a garage sale. My goal is to clean out one room entirely so I can expand my sewing – there's a method behind my madness.
tpott says
My spring cleaning tip would be, to first go from room to room with a laundry basket and pick-up anything that doesn't belong. Next pick a room and go top to bottom. I now need to take my own advise and get moving… Thanks for the wonderful chance:)
Nancy says
What is spring cleaning? LOL!
It's always nice when you can get someone else to do it.
kt says
My tip is to start at the top and work your way down. Guess I should follow that advice and get started too! Thanks for the chance to win!
annmarie says
I hate to clean so when I do my Spring cleaning I take a calendar page & write 1 cleaning task on it for each day. That way I know I'll be done in a month without having to do a whole bunch in 1 day!
Amy says
I rearrange the furniture during spring cleaning. That way all the nooks and crannies get cleaned and it gives a new look to the house!
Judy Sommerfield-Fox says
I am so lucky that I have a cleaning lady!! She is so treasured. She gives me back so many hours in my life to quilt!! Best money I ever spent.
Anonymous says
You can tell that I am getting older. My husband and I did this when my parents died and when I declutter, I like to think of what it might be like if my kids had to come in and get ready for our estate sale! Amazing what we can accumulate.
Edith says
I don't know why that comment came out anonymous. oops must have goofed. Edith
Anita in Florida says
Great giveaway! Since I have a cleaning lady in once a monthe…lucky me…I bring out the ladder and let her work on 1 or 2 rooms each time…from ceiling to floor and everything in between! By the time all the rooms are done it's 'fall cleaning' time!
Helen says
I like to decide on the order I'm going to clean the rooms and then make a list of all the things that need doing in each room (separate little piece of paper for each list, I don't want to put myself off before I start!) – that way I get to cross off lots of things which really helps me to keep going! Good luck with your cleaning (and make sure you have something yummy but easy planned for tea – you don't want to have to start cooking after a long day of cleaning!).
Tiffany Sherman says
Spring Cleaning… get the whole family involved! Put on some good music, clean away and then go out to dinner at the end of the day to celebrate!
Elisabeth says
My best tip- get rid of stuff! In the last couple of months I've gotten rid of about 25 garbage bags worth of stuff. The less stuff you have, the less there is to organize/pick up. I could probably get rid of a lot more too, but every little bit helps!
Char says
Use vinegar and water to clean windows and glass tables.
rjk says
Sherri I would love to win your give away. Spring cleaning is a ways off in my area. We still have alot of snow on the ground. Fabric seems to make it bearable.
james and bess says
invite people over!! you'll at least get your public spaces in shape. 🙂
bess
Laura says
Spend some time organizing drawers & closets as you clean. Be brave & toss the things you don't really need or want.
Linda E in AZ says
I try to avoid spring cleaning if at all possible (having lots of childhood memories of not much fun doing it). However, if company is coming then we get busy and clean like crazy….
Thanks!
Trisha says
We are trying to sell our house so it has to look like a model home at all times just in case someone wants to see it. The thing that has made this a lot easier is packing away a lot of our "stuff" so there is no clutter. And it is a lot easier to clean when you don't have to move tons of stuff to clean under it. We are finding that we can live just fine without most of our "stuff".
Stacia says
Spring cleaning this year applies to cleaning out my scrap box by making a scrappy quilt. Go spring cleaning!
Nathalie says
leave the windows open and let the Texas winds blow away all the dust and cobwebs. (only on days when the dirt isn't blowing which is rare)
Caroline says
My tip…..One closet or drawer at a time!
Anonymous says
Clean on a warm sunny day… open all the windows and put on your favorite music and go hard.
Iris
Laura says
How very generous! Thank you!
I wish I had some cleaning tips. The only thing I can think of that works for me is to work in 15-minute bursts then back to sewing or reading.
Carla says
Break up the cleaning – otherwise it is overwhealming… Pick a room or area to be cleaned – don't try & do it all in one day or it won't happen… At least at my house. And don't be scared to throw things out or give them away… Hmmm I guess I should take my own advice & get busy! 🙂
Snoodles says
My best tip is to open all the windows! It just seems to make everything fresher, and then the cleaning is happier, too! Course, I do live in the country, so I get lots of fresh air!!
Jacque in SC
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Karen P. says
I like to freshen up my bedroom for the spring with a light quilt instead of the down comforter & colorful pottery & flowers!
Bente says
-dry the laundry outside in the frish air.
Great Griveaway!
Donna says
Set the timer for 15 minutes, work really hard, and reward myself with 45 minutes in the sewing room. 🙂
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Hi! My name is erica. Would you be my friend? says
Ooo, that would be nice to win! 🙂 I always like to clean on a happy, cool, sunny day. And I just do what I feel like at the moment. No list or order. That keeps me going all day. 🙂
LeAnn says
If I could afford it, I'd go with Nicke's comment "hire a maid!" Alas, I cannot so my favorite tip is to start in the back of the house and work my way forward.
Gwyneth says
enlist the husband!
Lee Ann says
My favorite tip is: ignore it and go do something for yourself. Ha! Actually, it's the use of a timer. I do chores for 15 minutes at a time. As a result, I don't get overwhelmed or suffer from burnout. 🙂
rockgranny says
My tip: Take one room at a time
Joy says
I'm glad you asked this question since I picked up some great tips myself reading the comments!
I agree with (most) everyone else: don't try and do it all at once. My tip: since we live in a two-story house I buy cleaning supplies for both floors of the house since I HATE going up and down the stairs because I forgot the cleaner/Windex/etc on the other floor.
Lynne says
My tip is to make a list. It feels like you've accomplished something when you can cross things off. Oh, and get rid of things as you go along. Good luck with spring cleaning. Thanks for the giveaway.
deserae says
My tip is to turn some music on and try to get in the working mood. Think of all the calories you are burning too! 🙂
annabelle g says
my tip….do it in summer when its too hot to go outside and got outside now while its lovely 😉
thank you!!!
redcedar says
Spring cleaning tip? Baseboards. Wiping down baseboards gives you a whole new room!
Andee says
Always listen to your favorite musicc as you clean!
Leslie says
~Sherri,
Thanks for the giveaway. I would love a maid…but then I would need to clean before she came. I believe in the one room at a time moto and get rid of the things you do use or need. Someone out there will want them. Plus it frees up room for FABRIC!
Thanks, Leslie
Chelsea says
Ugh, I hate cleaning! My tip is not to start in the sewing room, you'll never leave!
karen says
Clean something everyday and you will never have to do spring or fall cleaning!!! karenlambert@cox.net
Avon says
I find spring cleaning goes faster for me if I break it into little bites and give myself a reward. Two-three hours a day and after 10-12 hours I get to buy a yard of my favorite fabric for the day. :)I just mix work with pleasure. Or my reward for 2 hours of cleaning is an hour of sewing.
Jo says
First of all I am so not into spring cleeaning!I make little deals with myself to get it done. For example: if I get the living room cleaned I get to watch a movie and have some ice cream. Or if I get the bathroom done I get to go to the LQS and spend what it would have cost me to hire someone.This is not a cleaning tip but Iactually got out of spring cleaning once by tell DH that if he cleaned the garage so we could fit the cars in it I would spring clean! Ya know that never happened!
Patty D from NC says
thanks for the chance to win. my favorite tip is good will. I take all the clothes my kids have grown out of but not worn down and turn them in to good will. everyone is happy.
Kristal says
Work in the yard instead – who wants to work inside!?!
Bunny says
I've learned over the years that the more stuff you have the more stuff you have to maintain. By keeping clutter and "knicknacks" to a minimum and getting rid of items seldom used, it makes spring cleaning a smaller chore.
quiltma says
My spring cleaning tip is have a smaller box or bag and as soon as it's filled get it out…… donate, resale or whatever just get it out quick so you don't catch yourself going back through it and talking yourself into keeping it.
quiltma says
My spring cleaning tip is have a smaller box or bag and as soon as it's filled get it out…… donate, resale or whatever just get it out quick so you don't catch yourself going back through it and talking yourself into keeping it.
Meredith says
Yikes! Spring cleaning?! Is it time for that already?! My Christmas tree is still up!!!
Mystica says
No spring cleaning because we dont do spring! but one cleaning tip is collect everything necessary to clean in a bucket – much easier to carry around specially if it is itty bitty stuff like rags, polish, brushes etc.
Betty says
My guild has an auction each April, so I try to clean and organize as I go through my sewing stuff to find items to donate. By the time I'm through with that, I've usually discovered a project I want to work on and forget about the rest of the house!
Kelsey says
I gotta admit I hire someone to help around the house for general cleaning. But for spring cleaning I find the biggest thing is just purging my house of all the *stuff* I don't need to have. it's amazing how much stuff we have. Stuff, stuff, stuff, stuff, stuff…..
Linda says
Use orange oil to revive dry wood, especially kitchen cabinets. It leaves a gorgeous glow and smells wonderful too. Thank you for this beautiful giveaway and the chance to win.
Heather says
I just finished my spring cleaning. My tip is to get your kids to help. My son loves to help clean, especially vacuum and windows. He is such a great helper!
susan b says
What I have done this year is get the family involved. Things get done SO much faster when everyone helps.
Kitty says
My favorite tip? Just buckle down and get it done! It feels so good when it's over!
Ginger says
My spring cleaning tip is get rid of everything you can to make room for more fabric!!! 🙂
Tyra @ SilverLily Sews says
My spring cleaning tip? Hmmm… Do it on a day when the husband and all the kids are home and turn it into a game. That way its fun, you are working together and you don't have to do it all by yourself:)
Carla says
I started a daily cleaning project like cleaning the windows and repeat weekly so that the cleaning is small jobs daily. One day a week I set aside for a special project usually cleaning the sewing room…lol
Painting 4 Him says
I love to go through my studio at the beginning of spring and clean out and reorganize. Getting rid of items I haven't used in a year keeps my clutter down. This time of the year is always good to declutter.
Sherri says
I like the idea of hiring a maid but in reality I crank the tunes and open the blinds and windows to let in as much light and fresh air as possible. It helps if it's a warm sunny day! The comment about facing the sewing machine toward the window works too.
Chris says
Little by little gets it done. 🙂 We did our windows last weekend and everyone helped. My husband had the little boys encouraged to help as he told them they were in the Army and would be getting promotions throughout the day. They began as privates and soon I heard them getting promoted as the job was being done well. They had such a fun day cleaning windows and hearing their dad say,"You did a good job, corporal, you just got a promotion!" 🙂
Another tip: I wear an apron that has pockets. As I go from room to room and up and down the stairs I just load and unload my pockets where ever the item may need to go, instead of running around all over everytime I pick something up. I also put a basket at the top and bottom of the stairs, then I just put things in the basket as I find them and make ONE trip up and down to put it all away.
Kim D. says
Set a timer for 30 minutes, then stay focused on the task at hand and you'll get more done in a short amount of time.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Terri. says
I always use a sponge mop to wash the walls every spring so much easier than using a cloth.
Linda says
To wash windows, use 1 drop of Joy dishwashing liquid in a gallon of water, a squeege, and coffee filters. Quick, no streaks, easy. Thanks for offering the giveaway.
LeAnne O. says
SPRING CLEANING… Starts with purging and donating… This Spring I have been cleaning out lots of stuffed animals in my daughter's room..LOTS.. Too many… only child, almost new.. I am freshing them up, adding new bows and tying on a Easter goody bag and donating them to our local church's food pantry…In hopes of a new home, new child, new beginning in difficult financial times for most.A fun treat. And not to sound completely un-selfish but I can get around my pre-teen's room WHOOPY..:)
rebecca says
I keep my cleaning supplies in a bin. They are organized and all together to move on to another room of cleaning.
Jasulu says
Hi from Germany!
My Tip for the Spring cleaning is-making one room on one day. I started in the Bathroom on Montag, next day the kitchen and next the kids room…So it`s not too mutch on one day and all is clean in one week*smile*. And there`s a lot of time after cleaning the rooms for quilting!!
Oh and it`s more fun when the sun is shining on cleaning days;)
Best wishes
Jasulu
luvtoquilt says
I try to a little do a little cleaning every day so I'm not looking at great big projects to get done. Right now I'm cleaning out closets — one a day — it's so satisfying!
Bev says
Sunny day, good music, and magic erasers. 🙂
Nora says
Bring in some fresh air. And sort through the junk drawer!
Polly says
Hire a maid? LOL!! No, I just make some fun playlists on my iPod with fast beats and keep it blasting!! One room a day is a good stategy, too… makes it not so overwhelming!!
Sharrieboberry says
Spring cleaning? What's that? I enjoy the result of spring cleaning but not the process.
I like the tip of "Hire a maid" though that's not in the budget.
Molly says
Beautiful choices of fabric groupings. Thanks for the contest!
Cassie says
My tip would be to take everything one day at a time. I make my list by taping notecards to my wall with each item listed on a separate note… once it's done, the notecard gets tossed! This has helped me remember exactly what I need to get done… it hasn't helped me do the things, but at least I know. 🙂
Teresa Felgueiras says
I make a schedule: One room at a time. Windows wide open, rugs out in the sun ( after being washed, of course). And then I move the furniture into the center to clean everything thoroughly.
heather says
use vinegar instead of bleach. won't ruin your clothes
Jan says
Always clean to upbeat music and do it room by room.
Eunice says
My best tip when spring cleaning is to make a list but its important to do it when you are in a good mood..maybe while watching a current weather forecast..a forecast of spring temperatures always puts me in the write mood and I just can wait to get a it.
Donna S. says
Postpone until Fall
Lisa says
Spring cleaning, seriously? How about, continue quilting and don't invite any company over if your house is messy 🙂
The Rx quilter says
Boxing up all my winter sweatshirts, warm up pants and jackets to make room for new spring clothes. Lisa in Texas
Anna says
Thanks for the giveaway! that Irish green is beautiful. currently I am working on a quilt that is mostly blue. So green would be a nice change.
Nancy Sue says
I live by the chore list. I love the feeling of crossing it off the list. If it's not on the list, though, it doesn't get done. Also if all else fails, chocolate is a great motivator!
Cathy says
If you don't remember the last time you used it, throw it out!
purplbee says
Try to keep the house decluttered so you can get to the cleaning easier.
Sharon@Sharon at Home says
My favourite tip …. Just do it!!!
Heidi M Ross says
My favorite tip is too use a broom to get the cobwebs. Especially those you can't normally reach. Such a time saver.
baukje says
I hate spring cleaning. Don't haave a tip for you. When it's absolutely necessairy, I clean but quickly and without smile…..
Liz says
My favorite spring cleaning task is cleaning out my clothes closet of the things that no longer fit. 🙂 I can then go shopping for the fresh and new!
Kat says
The magic word is 'Delegate', if you have a big family … or Moving ! ;D
(The aunt makes a joke, because she does not like to think of spring cleaning. :-/ )
best wishes
Kat
hugoria says
Bonjour,
je ne comprends pas toujours tout, mais tout est vraiment magnifique. Continuez à nous faire plaisir.
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