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The weather is warming up, the days are getting a bit longer, and Spring is in full swing! Last year we “flipped for fall.” Now it’s time to Spring Into Action with Aller-Ease and The Motherhood! Stay tuned! This weekend I’ll be posting a video that will tell you everything you want to know about sprucing up your home this spring.
As a veteran allergy sufferer, I’ve found that certain seasons tend to exacerbate the symptoms. Spring happens to be one of those seasons. After months of being indoors with the windows mostly shut, allergens have had an opportunity to proliferate. This spring, I’m organizing, decluttering, and deep cleaning the most trafficked parts of our home to elminate those triggers.
I use protective bedding and pillows from Aller-Ease year round to elminate some of the most abundant allergens in our home. Since a large portion of our life is spent in bed sleeping (nearly a third of our lifetime), it’s important to do what I can to elminate things like dust mites. Here is a scary fact:
Lying beneath the cleanest, most luxurious linens and inside the fluffiest pillows lurk microscopic allergy and asthma triggers, including dust mite droppings, pollen, fungal and mold spores, and pet dander. The average bed can contain up to 10 million dust mites and mattresses can double in weight every 10 years due to microscopic allergens that accumulate inside.
Since we covered up most of our mattresses and pillows over the last several months, I’ve noticed an overall decrease in all of our allergy symptoms (although I have to admit that this year’s cold and flu season was the worst ever!). Aller-Ease‘s protective bedding systems utilize “innovative fabric innovative fabric engineering techniques to provide a range of allergen-filtration bedding products, including a breathable, cotton product that filters up to 95% of all particles at the one-micron size.”
What I like about their products is that they’re easy to use, affordable, and comfortable. I’ve slept on the mattress and pillow protectors that are stiff, rough or noisy. Aller-Ease‘s products conveniently fit into your lifestyle and soon become part of your routine.
Win It! One of you will win an Aller-Ease prize pack that will include 1 pillow, 2 pillow covers, and 1 queen mattress cover! Simply leave me a comment with one fabulous Spring Cleaning tip! Comments will close at 11:59 PM PST on April 12, 2010 (so HURRY!). But wait….there is MORE! There are 15 bloggers on this campaign doing the exact same thing so you want to make your tip good. Why? Because there will be yet ANOTHER giveaway to 3 overall bloggers/readers (over all 15 sites) who provide the best tips (selected at random). Don’t worry….you don’t have to enter separately. You’ll automatically be entered by providing a tip here. The prize packs will include the following:
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* 1 pillow
* 1 queen cotton mattress protector
* 2 queen cotton pillow protectors
* Kleenex
* Halls Cough drops
* Clorox wipes
* Various cleaning supplies
* Spring linens (hand towels, etc.)
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my best spring cleaning tip…is to invite my sister who has “stuff” issues over..and she will whip my house into shape…she likes minimal…and i am more of a pack rat
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MY favorite spring cleaning tip is vacuuming EVERYTHING (and I mean everything)….the corners of the walls, ceiling, blinds, curtains, couch, etc….gets rid of all that dust
another spring cleaning tip is to do one room at a time, so you don’t feel overwhelmed, and you can feel a sense of accomplishment quicker
Scrubbing the walls is another tip that I learned from my mother when I was a kid…I used to have to scrub my walls in my bedroom every spring and I still do it to this day!
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another cleaning tip i have, not just for spring is to use rags as much as possible…less paper towel waste, and they can be thrown in the laundry to use again///plus you don’t get paper towel lint on mirrors, tvs and windows
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Go one room at a time and bring all your supplies before you start.
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Donate things you don’t use or really need to people in need (thinking that way makes me want to get the clutter out fast)! Thanks for the chance.
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Purchase a long, slim cleaning wand and dust under your couches and bookcases. People tend to forget those places
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We do a room at a time. That way it is not overwhelming and you don’t have to spend a whole day doing it!
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My tip is to use a vinegar and water cleaning solution so you don’t have to use nasty chemicals
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My best spring cleaning tip is when I am putting away the winter clothes, anything that I didn’t wear during the winter goes to a charity (Goodwill/Salvation Army etc.)
Another spring cleaning tip is to take all the globes off the lights and ceiling fans and wash them
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I take all of our screens outside and powerwash them!
I empty a room of everything possible. Next clean top to bottom, Now put back only what you need or really really want.
What’s left sort in boxes of donate, relocate or return to owner, and of course trash.
When your done with a room, take a picture to remember it by and move on to next. Trust me you will get a kick out of the picture years from now!
I like to do one room a day top to bottom.
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dust before you vcuum.
My spring cleaning tip is to not just clean but get rid of the clutter. If you have not used it in the past few months, it goes. Makes cleaning the rest of the year much easier.
Rubbing alchohol removes stains from countertops, tile, and marble without abrasives.
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My fave is to go from room to room. This may take a week or more, but at least each room gets done.
Helpful hint: When removing a full trashcan liner, be sure to put a handful of them in the bottom under a new liner. That way when you take the garbage out you will always have a new liner ready.
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I use the three bin system to go through closets, drawers and cupboards. One bin for keep, one for trash and one for donate. It helps to de-clutter
To get the grout on my counters especially clean and non toxic I use vinegar and baking soda.
I have a retractable clothes line that I use to hang up my area rugs and give them a good airing out on a nice sunny spring day.
Cut a lemon in half, put the pieces in a microwave-safe bowl with water to cover, and cook on High for two to three minutes in the micro. The steam will soften hardened food inside the oven while you enjoy the citrus scent.
Hopefully cold and flu season is over, but I go through the medicine cabinets to get rid of any expired medications.
Just learned how dirty kids bath toys, so I recently ran all mine sons toys through the sanitize cycle on the dishwasher.
To clean the upholstery of unwanted odors sprinkle stale cushions and chairs with baking soda, then vacuum after letting it sit for a while.
Vacuuming before cleaning will make the cleaning process easier and faster. Use your vacuum’s crevice attachment to get into tight spaces and reach under cabinets.
To clean under the fridge try a sock attached to a measuring stick.
I recently purchased the shark steam cleaner for my hardwood floors and I am loving it. No chemicals and a great clean.
Clean one room at a time and wear a mask if you are dealing with a really dusty area.
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my spring cleaning tip is when you buy something for the house think about how you are going to clean it .
TIP: Leave the Scrubbing Bubbles to soak before you actually begin to scrub = less scrubbing
TIP: When reasonable, leave your shoes at the door….it tracks less dirt in to the house = less clean up.
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Use old socks as mitts for cleaning difficult wood work.
Spring tip have your outside windows cleaned professionally once a year.
I bathe my window blinds every other year. I vacuum the blinds first to remove as much dirt as possible. Then dip them in water mixed with a few drops of mild dish soap. The bathtub works well for this type of chore.
To clean the winter odor out of carpets try sprinkling plain baking soda on them. Use a clean spice container that has a removable lid with holes, and cover all of the carpets with a light dusting of baking soda. Allow the baking soda to remain on the carpets overnight, and in the morning, vacuum away the odors.
Dirty window screens can be easily cleaned using a steam cleaner
Rather than doing it all at once I commit to doing a little bit of cleaning every day for the entire season. Partky because with a baby it is hard to get a block of time to get it all done.
STAY OUT OF THE WAY WHEN MY WIFE DOES THE SPRING CLEANING..LOL
In these tough economic times, I know a lot of people trying to make some extra money and what better way to do that then to sell the things you no longer need? I have new to slightly used items from books to electronics that I have sold on Craigslist and Amazon. So far I’ve made over a thousand dollars in the last year selling things on those two sites. It’s so true that one person’s trash can be another person’s treasure, although I admit that my things are pretty darn good and I take care of them well so that they are able to be sold later. It’s a great way to make money and clear out some space in the house.
My biggest spring cleaning tip is to wash EVERYTHING! Take down the curtains…pull up the rugs! Another great thing to do is shake everything out outside and shake them out good before washing. Put the dust outside and not in your washing machine! Thanks!
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I keep a cardboard box on my porch & whenever I find something in my home that I no longer use I toss it in the box. When it’s full I take the box to my local charity. Keeps unwanted clutter out of the house!.
Keeping it simple by doing a room at a time… OH and my washer gets a workout during those days…
My best spring cleaning tip: When we switch out the flannel sheets and put on cotton sheet we also clean the bed. We use our vacuum cleaner and go under the bed, around the bed and on the mattress itself. Time to get rid of skin cells, dust and other items that may be on the bed since the last time it was done.
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my best spring cleaning tip is to not let it all pile up until the spring! do a little bit at a time, and it’s not so overwhelming.
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My spring cleaning tip:
Take a task and break it down into small, manageable pieces, keeping them simple – less stress gives you a better chance at success.
Make sure that you don’t forget to clean your dryer vents well at this time. It’s simple to remove the lint filter screen and vacuum down inside. Also pull out the dryer and vacuum the back out. I also pull out my fridge and vacuum the coils, remove the air conditioner floor vents and vacuum down there. Make sure to replace and/or clean and ac filters.
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I try to do at least one thing everyday, so I do not get overwhelmed later.
My tip is to do it with fun music. What ever kind makes you want to shake your bootie will energize you and keep you going. Thanks for the contest.
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I clean my big picture window with newspapers and vinager and it works great.
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Open all the windows to air out the house while you work.
I like to disinfect with industrial strength or regular 3% hydrogen peroxide. No real smell and works beautifully to disinfect and freshen your home!
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I love to clean my windows with vinegar and water. Not only do they sparkle but they save money and no harsh chemicals.
I know it might seem silly, but I use dental floss to clean off al that icky build-up which gets between the kitchen and bathroom sink fixtures.
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To wash my blinds, I take them down and lay them on my driveway, spray them with cleaner, wait a few minutes then spray them off with the hose. They come out clean with little to no effort, I dry them over the porch railing before returning them to the window.
I’d pick a small tank top tutu in light pink w/a crown a hot pink tutu and pink/white ribbon. Adorable stuff!
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Concentrate on cleaning one room at a time.
I wash all the trim, moulding and baseboards. Brightens the house up.
I LIKE TO HAVE SOME GOOD MUSIC PLAYING WHEN I AM CLEANING
My spring cleaning tip: I learned this off of a baby site; I put the kid’s stuffed toys in the top shelf of the dishwasher and run it. They say it’s better for them then the washer that spins them around and around. It’s great for baby toys and cloth books too!
My spring cleaning tip 2: Wash the drapes. They hold a lot of dust in them. If you have the fabric mini blinds vacuum them.
My spring cleaning tip 4: The Magic Eraser is great for refrigerator handles, bathtubs, glass stove tops, and grease under the stove.
My spring cleaning tip 3: Take your shoes off at the door. That way your not tracking dirt/pollen into the house. Get an under the bed shoe storage for your winter shoes that you are not wearing.
My spring cleaning tip 5: Get rid of all dated medicine’s. They shouldn’t be around if they are expired. Many cities have drives at the grocery store that take care of your expired/unused meds for you.
My spring cleaning tip 6: Clean with Distilled Vinegar and water. This is less toxic then many cleaners bought at home, and doesn’t smell. It seems like vinegar would smell, but the water neutralizes it.
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tip number one is to use the swiffer
tip number two applied all the time is to keep the kids taking off their shoes when they come in because that helps a lot
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My favorite spring cleaning tip for cleaning mirrors is to use two micro fiber cloths, first one wet then use the dry one for a streak free mirror.
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Okay I have a few good tips-
1) bribe your kids- hey- it works!!!
2) put on amazing rock music (or whatever gets you motivated)
3) enlist a friend- swap the chores you are best at and most despise or even just having the company makes it seems less like drudgery – everything is better with friends and laughter.
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have your kids and a husband help. saves a lot of time and if you turn music on,makes it little bit more fun.
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My tip is to try to tackle one room every day so that you don’t get overwhelmed with all you have to do.
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Using vinegar for cleaning is a great spring cleaning tip. Works good on windows.
I’m a big list maker so I make a list of all the chores I need to do and pick a few to do each day, so that way I don’t feel so overwhelmed. I’m another who uses vinegar often in my cleaning. And I LOVE the Mr. Clean magic eraser!! Thanks so much!
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The key to good cleaning and organization in any busy household is that you get a good label maker, you make sure everything in your home has its place and then you label that place so that things can easily be put back by anyone in the home that uses them.
Make alist and check it twice. But not to get overwhelmed . Make a cleaning list for 1 room at time.
Use shaving cream to clean furniture, carpets, rugs (not delicates that will easily fall apart) instead of having to pay to get it cleaned or buy new ones. Stains come out and it smells good too (not for deep stains).
Best window cleaner ever. Take 1/2 cup of cornstarch and mix with a gallon of water. Mix very good, then you can either pour some in spray bottle or you can pour some in a container. Then start cleaning. Really good stuff. If you have really dirty windows you might need to do a couple of times. Good tip for going green, also.
To get rid of the musty smell in your washer, especially if front loader. The Maytag Man told me to run powdered dish detergent (any brand) through my machine once a month (with no clothing in it) and it would do away with the smell. It has worked for me. Hope it works for you!
Fast and easy way to clean your freezer, use a fan. Simply empty the freezer and direct at top speed in front of a stand up or on top of a chest freezer. The frost will melt in a matter of minutes! No need to wrap the food to keep it frozen as it will be returned to the freezer in less than 1/2 hour.
To clean fabric lamp shades, use a lint roller. Can also be used to clean carpeted stairs.
A green way to clean kitchen or sink drains. First we use a plunger to loosen the clog enough to get the water to drain, then we pour 1/2 a box of baking soda in the drain, followed by white distilled vinegar. I’ve never measured out the amount of vinegar I’ve used, but know it is 1/4 of a large bottle. Wait 15 minutes and add another splash of vinegar followed by running very hot water for 5 minutes.
My tip is, if you haven’t used it within the past year, throw it out.
Not a super tip, but I find the hardest part is getting started. So, I pick a relatively small task/project and get it done. Looking at the completed job gives me satisfaction and motivation to continue on with others…
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i sprinkle baking soda on my carpet to absorb pet odors
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if u get overwhelm easily do small amts. of cleaning each day.
setting a timer helps some people. make lists.
To clean wood floors add hot water and up to six tea bags to a bucket. Make it strong. The tannic acid in tea is really, really good for wood floors.
Break it into smaller pieces, like clean one room at a time.
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A spring cleaning tip is to dust from top to bottom.
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my tip is vacuum those dust bunnies – not just under the bed, but in the closet too!! I find that when I am hit hard with allergies, my system is compromised and what doesn’t normally bother me will during this season… like dust bunnies. I don’t know how they collect in the closet – but they do. I take everything off the floor and vacuum and also on the top shelf
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We vacuum everything and wash everything from sheets and rugs to toys and curtains.
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i do one room at a time in my house starting with the kitchen first then working my way down the house
we do a purge once a year and get rid of all stuff we hardly use, even my kids do it with their toys. great way to get rid of stuff. we donate to a local orphanage
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i clean toys at least once a week. helps keep germs at bay
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to make a point to my daughter that cleaning is necessary i have her help me with the dusting or wiping. she really likes it and it teaches her responsibility. so involve kids in the little cleaning that they can help with!