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#35020 - 04/03/06 04:31 PM
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Registered: 06/03/04
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Loc: Massachusetts, USA
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I just washed all my curtains. Now I need to wash all the blinds.
I do need to do a little at a time, due to my many tasks!!
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#35021 - 04/03/06 04:32 PM
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Registered: 03/23/06
Posts: 55
Loc: Kansas
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I'm with you Chatty! I've got a couple of routines I go through every year because the are have to do's. Like washing curtains or shaking out drapes and washing the windows at the same time. We use a woood stove during the cold months so the kitchen/dining room where it's at gets the walls and ceiling washed every spring. That's the only real spring cleaning I do. Everything else gets done in bits and pieces. I probably can find the time to do it but I'd rather be outside tinkering around once the weather changes.
Tami
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#35022 - 04/03/06 04:32 PM
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Registered: 06/03/04
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Loc: Massachusetts, USA
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For me, Spring brings the need and motivation to deep clean and tackle some "not every day" chores.
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#35024 - 04/03/06 09:37 PM
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Registered: 03/02/06
Posts: 166
Loc: New Zealand
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I've been going through my clothing having a good sort out, I was thinking this is like having a spring clean.....but for me it's autumn!!
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#35025 - 04/04/06 01:35 AM
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Registered: 08/25/05
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Loc: Ohio
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I took a couple of vacation days for spring cleaning, but not getting too much accomplished. I have been sorting clothes and plan to make a stop at the Goodwill tomorrow. If I can get the windows washed, then I will be happy.
Daisygirl
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#35026 - 04/18/06 06:30 PM
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Registered: 12/30/05
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As a child spring cleaning was the big event.We had a sweep to clean the chimney.Everything that could be moved in the room was moved.large items covered with sheets.On that day we had school lunches and by home time the work was completed.Clean curtains sparking windows and carpets beaten on the line outside. Blankets were washed and the bedrooms had the same treatment.Another school meal! Finally the kitchen bathrooms had the shoo dust and grime. Only then did we all relax....until next time.
Early in my marriage I did my own version until I realised with duvets vacumn cleaners and modern products my home was up to my standard without the havoc I remember.I change curtain spring and autumn our climate suits thjis and everything is done week to week. However my memories of the epic cleaning are kind.Mother and Granny enjoyed weilding the feather duster and carpet beater... Mountain Ash
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#35027 - 04/18/06 07:10 PM
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Registered: 03/12/04
Posts: 1177
Loc: Decatur, Illinois
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I am going through and finally switching clothing around. I'm going to freecycle some, and put the rest away and then go through winter clothes when it's time to get those out. Trouble is? What size should I keep? LOL
Sherri
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#35029 - 04/18/06 10:09 PM
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Registered: 10/02/05
Posts: 370
Loc: Washington State
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I'm so happy that I did Spring and Winter cleaning now that I'm getting this place ready to sell after living here for 35 years. It's just tough when I come upon something that has memories for me, and I have to make the hard decision of rather to toss it or keep it. I'm like you Dianne.....I can't believe the clothes and shoes that I've got ready to give away. I have three closets full!!! Glad they're all to big for me now. Oh well, I will see the light at the end of the tunnel one of these days. It's so nice here today that I'm washing down deck furniture and tying up my climbing plants. Lynne
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#35031 - 04/18/06 11:43 PM
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Registered: 03/12/04
Posts: 1177
Loc: Decatur, Illinois
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The fat clothes are going, anything over 14 is being given away! I resisted doing this for nearly three years! Duh!!!
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#35032 - 04/19/06 04:04 PM
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Registered: 05/24/04
Posts: 6123
Loc: Arizona
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With our flat being so small, I don't have a choice but to keep it organized. My main chore is cleaning up the messes Sammie makes! We're going to the annual conference in FL this month and all of my Summer clothes are still in TN. You know what that means--shopping! Oh darn. David suggested that I take a flight to TN and get my clothes as it would be a lot cheaper. I ignored him. I found the cutest shoes. Can't wait to parade around in them.
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#35033 - 04/19/06 06:04 PM
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Registered: 06/07/05
Posts: 242
Loc: Michigan
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We have just bought a condo and will be moving out of our rental of the past 2 years. So, my luck, I'll have to clean this place and since the new place was inhabitated by 2 cats and a dog - I'll be cleaning until Christmas....
That's OK with me - to finally able to unpack (most of my life has been locked in a storage unit for 2 years) I can't wait. I do see another la-a-pa-looza garage sale in my near future - uhg!
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#35035 - 04/19/06 08:29 PM
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Registered: 06/07/05
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Loc: Michigan
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We will be able to take our time for a change. We will close on May 9 - but don't have to vacate our apt. until the end of May. Gives us plenty of time to clean both places.
We found a great detached condo on the 7th hole of a wonderful golf course - staying in Michigan for family - but would go south again in a heart beat. This is also close to some great parks (DH still talking in-line skating!!) I think this will be a good fit - although I had hoped to be on a sandy beach somewhere (there are wonderful beaches in MI) we just couldn't find one that wouldn't break the bank - now that we're retired - we have better things to do with our money besides paying the mortgage!!
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#35037 - 06/07/06 02:25 PM
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Registered: 06/05/06
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OK......this may sound strange....but I rely on the fly lady to clean my house. I love her! Go to www.flylady.com She will change your life. Once you sign up she sends you daily chores to do. Seriously, after a couple of weeks your house is clean all the time. My husband is pretty amused by this, but it works for me. Holly
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#35038 - 04/13/08 04:35 PM
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Registered: 06/02/06
Posts: 753
Loc: USA
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Does anyone still drag outside their bed mattress's to air them out in the fresh sunshine? I remember my grandmother doing this every Spring and Fall.
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#35040 - 04/13/08 10:26 PM
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Registered: 10/08/04
Posts: 1274
Loc: MD
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Oh, my goodness Cookie I don't think we could get that queen size bed down the the all my hubby and I without falling down the stair first, and then rolling over and over . I Have already pulled muscles in my back from lifting some rocks for the border for our garden .
I remember mother would hand the blankets and pillow out the window to air in the Spring , but know one does that here anymore at least around my neighborhood . Isn't that a thing of the past now ?. Like beating your carpet on the clothes line .
I do air out the bedroom when I clean in their and with the bedding .
Renee
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#35043 - 04/14/08 07:51 PM
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Registered: 11/15/05
Posts: 2798
Loc: NM, transplant from NJ
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After the Spring WINDS, we are so sick and can't think about cleaning! But we did a great thorough job BEFORE the winds when the kids were coming for that week. I told DH that now we only have ONE layer of crud, not three!!
Yep, spring clothes will come out soon. And, when we were all kids at home, each season Mom moved furniture around, change bedspreads/curtains etc. I still do that today.
I love those times of year!! Memories of Mom are so endearing.
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#35044 - 04/15/08 08:10 AM
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Registered: 08/22/07
Posts: 1761
Loc: Southern Maine, USA
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We're in a king sized bed and I'd hate to think of dragging it down the hall and out the door! We just open the windows and let it air occasionally. We do, however, flip and rotate it about 4 times a year. I love the changing of the seasons especially when Spring comes....I tend to get the cleaning bug but due to such a hectic schedule I've been doing the cleaning, a corner at a time.
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#35045 - 04/16/08 02:31 AM
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Registered: 07/07/03
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Loc: Orange County, California
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#35047 - 04/16/08 08:43 PM
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Registered: 10/08/04
Posts: 1274
Loc: MD
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Meredith, We always turned our mattress , but this new one we don't have to turn over , but could reverse the headboard part . I think that is wondeful you hubby clean the fridge out , wish my hubbo would do that . This side by side is easy to clean and doesn't take much time though and have to do that again . Well with his back surgery I don't think he can do that now even if he tried .
Ladyjane we open the window and air the rooms out even in winter when I clean the rooms . and vacum everything . I have some dried Lavender that I use to put in my dryer for clothes and after so many times I use it to refresh the carpet on the floor it is suppose to be good for moths .
No carpet beetles this year.
Renee
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#35048 - 05/29/08 10:03 AM
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Registered: 05/29/08
Posts: 3
Loc: Alabama
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I didn't spring clean this year, but am doing "empty-nest" cleaning now that our youngest has graduated college and moved out of state (sigh). Am trying to down-size since we just don't have the need for so much "stuff" anymore. Have been pulling all kinds of junk out of the closets to send to Goodwill. It feels great to get rid of the clutter!
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