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Spring Cleaning

By Jana Cooksey :: 2021

By Jana Cooksey Published 5 years ago 3 min read
The Way to Spring Cleaning ::

So in order to clean a room, you must understand if you have anything to move, that is, rearrange. Once figured out, get that/make that space clear.

To do that, go in your first forward position and start straightening, cleaning, organizing, and/or whatever it may be.

Feel free to put things in the center and keep remembering where you want to put everything as you make a space, as each thing will find its way back in (as long as it is not trash nor "give away"/"Goodwill"-- that is donation).

Those are separate piles [trash, donation]. Just figure it out. Just no regrets in the Future, if you need a pile for that, you may need a space for that…: The "Don't-regret-throwing-that-out" pile.

Keep going around the room, Forward motion. Don't forget to take breaks and enjoy all the finds you found-- when you can. Whether it is memory of what you found or an old book or magazine. Did you have lunch? A beverage. That is an always. Then you can figure out where some of that stuff is going on/in your nice, neat cleaned furniture. Don't knock down the drink. A moment to a thought about the next moment. To/toward the next moment. Gain a breath, or breathe.

So keep at it, whatever your method. Just enjoy and figure out what your clean room will look like. How much space do you have in the room, is it time to move that furniture? Do you have enough room? Don't fall on the pile.

By this time, it's looking pretty good.

Keep forward. Take care. I hope as you are going though, you are cleaning everything. That is, a good wipe-down. Just making everything look nice. This is a continuous thing.

Is everything up front and displayed? What do you want to "hide" (from-the-eye), regarding putting things in drawers, closets, boxes, cabinets--is a question...as some use them for display.

Take care with clothes, you can resell them, if you won't wear them in the future, do you want to give them away? Always make space for more, not too much, unless your weight calls for it...or shall I say, the sizing of your clothes. Just get things that fit; regardless, you can exercise (and make yourself an area where you can dedicate towards/for yourself)[which you already are]. Yoga area, wine tasting table, area for the sun table, a telescope, if on the docks. Also, there is something called Body Mass Index (B.M.I)--make sure you are in. It will help you tdd decision regarding clothes easier.

Just enjoy your space. Look at it, see what furniture can fit in there and make it work for you. Just ensure that you have enough "movement " space. That is where you won't run into any edges or furniture or that Lego collection (perhaps, that you could fit in that basket bin container…don't forget the lid).

Vacuum and clean the rug when you want, just let it get clear and clean. Start breathing. Sweep, but get out the dust.

Take a moment to enjoy. I bet you came far. Take care of yourself and see how much time it takes you to get it just the way you like.

That's it, any time of the moment, season...just get on it and use the space wisely. Cheers!

Stay safe and have fun. What will you do next? A hobby? What to do? Move forward and improve. Make it look good.

Speaking of season, if you have anything that you are expecting in the future, like something to go into the space, or if you already know what you want to dedicate your time to...then you could make that space more dedicated for this.

You should also understand if you need certain tools or materials or furniture, or simply nothing but a great organized space, then please do.

Enjoy yourself and your experience. Never make it a complaint (or complain, to some). Never a dull moment; don't hurt yourself. Enjoy the compliments, even if it is to yourself. Enjoy the time...and find ways to dedicate it to what you ultimately want to do. To a great room...and a great clean. Enjoy the Space.

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