Even though spring isn't here yet, one's house can still be given a thorough cleaning before the equinox arrives. Removing clutter, cleaning out corners of the room and furniture will get the house ready for spring holidays like Easter.

Start with the living room, dining room, and bedrooms. Have at hand the number of supplies needed: dust rags, dusting wands, and any cleaning fluids normally used. Furniture polish can also be used on the heavy woods like oak or maple. Remove stacks of clutter that do not belong in the room and set on a table. Use the dust wand to remove cobwebs and dust from the corners where the walls meet the ceiling. This handy tool can also be used to clean any vertical blinds and ceiling fans, too. Once everything is picked up off the floor, dust everything thoroughly in the room: flat surfaces including table tops, bookshelves and knicknack chelves. After dusting, apply some furniture polish to a dust rag and wipe into the wood surfaces before replacing any books or other objects on the shelves. While surveying the room once it is cleaned, look to see if there is anything you want to get rid of at a garage sale when spring comes. Keep any garage sale items stored in a box until you are ready to sell them. Wash any drapes, curtains, and bedding if needed.

In the kitchen, check and see if your china cabinets need any new shelf paper. If they don't, simply take out the china or porcelain and with a damp rag, wipe down the paper already in there. This will remove any crumbs or stains on the paper. Make sure the paper dries before putting back the plateware. Keep the spices and seasonings organized then continue to clean the counter tops, stove top, and sinks. Clean out the over using baking soda dissolved in water and a sponge. This is safer and less toxic than using oven cleaner. Clean out the refrigerator and pantry cabinets too, throwing out expired items. Place a new opened box of baking soda to help absorb odors.

In the bathroom, toss out any expired medications and first aid ointments. Wipe the shelves inside of the medicine cabinet. Do the regular routine cleaning of the tub, sink, and floors. Throw away old cosmetics and make a list to buy any new ones.

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