Category Archives: Cleaning

 

Refresh Your Space

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Rebecca Childs

When organizing a specific area, such as a closet, dresser drawer, or bathroom countertop, don’t forget to take time to refresh the space. Follow these steps to help ensure that the space is clean and ready for your organizational plan.

Posted in Cleaning, Containers, General Organizing | Comments Off

Make Time for the Mess

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Rebecca Childs

It can seem so easy to leave the stack of papers on the desk, the laundry in a pile, or the shoes that no longer fit in the closet. Try to teach yourself to take just a few minutes each read more

Posted in Cleaning, General Organizing | Comments Off

Watch Your Step

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Rebecca Childs

Shoes bring with them telltale signs of exactly where we have been, tracking in dirt, debris, and germs, and are often kicked off tired toes as we arrive home at the end of the day. When shoes aren’t on your read more

Posted in Cleaning, Containers, General Organizing | Comments Off

Ready to Clean

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Rebecca Childs

Household chores can become even more tedious when the right supplies aren’t easy to find. I’ve talked before about keeping the right tools handy, and suggested a cleaning caddy in a couple of different places in your home. Taking a read more

Posted in Cleaning, General Organizing | Comments Off

Find the Fun in Organizing

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Rebecca Childs

Well, OK, not everyone will experience the same amount of joy that some might get from organizing a home, office, or even vehicle. You can, however, try to find the fun in cleaning and sorting.

Posted in Cleaning, General Organizing | Comments Off

Have the Right Tools Handy

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Rebecca Childs

Having the right tools on hand, in the right place, for cleaning and organizing is as important as having a hammer and nails in your tool belt when building a home. By having the right tools nearby, you will increase read more

Posted in Cleaning, General Organizing | Comments Off

An Organized Medicine Cabinet – Just What the Doctor Ordered

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Rebecca Childs

Our medicine cabinets are the first place we might look when we need pain relief or soothing comfort, but can also be the last place we think to organize. A medicine cabinet that is orderly is not only easier to read more

Posted in Cleaning, General Organizing, Medicine Cabinet | Comments Off

Don’t let Clutter be Your Guest

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Rebecca Childs

If you are fortunate enough to have a space in your home designated as a guest room, don’t let the only regular visitor be clutter. Organize a guest room and keep it ready for those unexpected visitors.

Posted in Cleaning, Clutter Control | Comments Off

Child’s Play

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Rebecca Childs

Our habits can form very early in life and it is important to help children learn effective ways for maintaining their bedrooms. If we make it an enjoyable priority they will learn to take care of their things and their read more

Posted in Cleaning, Clutter Control, Containers, General Organizing | Comments Off