| While suffering through the winter doldrums, it's | | | | chemical directly onto the stain and let it soak in |
| common to wish for spring and the accompanying | | | | before scrubbing. Others suggest that you put the |
| boost in energy and spirits that comes with the new | | | | chemical onto a sponge and then scrub as you apply |
| season. Get a leg up on the energetic feelings by | | | | the chemical to the stain. Remember that if your |
| starting your spring cleaning a month early. You'll be | | | | faucet is plated, you need to check to make sure |
| amazed at how a weekend spent cleaning out the | | | | the cleanser is safe for both the sink and the |
| dust and grime of a few simple areas can energize | | | | hardware. |
| you long before the first buds bloom. | | | | Attack the bathrooms. The smallest rooms in our |
| Begin by cleaning up cleaning supplies. The cleaning | | | | homes often carry the most disease and make the |
| supplies you use in your home can contain some | | | | biggest impressions. Giving your bathrooms a |
| seriously dangerous chemicals. These chemicals are | | | | thorough and refreshing clean will give your entire |
| hazardous to your kids and your pets if swallowed | | | | home a new sparkle. You'll want to begin by |
| and can be equally dangerous for adults if the wrong | | | | decluttering, as the bathroom counter tends to be a |
| chemicals get mixed together. Avoid the hazards of | | | | collection spot for toothbrushes, combs and brushes, |
| household cleaning supplies by storing the supplies | | | | and sometimes items you don't necessarily want the |
| properly in a cool, dry place that is secure from | | | | neighbors to see. |
| prying fingers and noses. When you transport them | | | | Many people dread cleaning toilets and soap scum |
| to and from different parts of the house, keep them | | | | from showers, but a little work in these areas goes a |
| in a crate that is clearly marked with Mr. Yuk stickers | | | | long way. Use the same method you used on your |
| or the word "Poison." And always wipe up any drips | | | | sink, once again being sure to use cleaning agents |
| and spills from the cleaning supplies themselves. | | | | that won't damage the finish on your tub. Use glass |
| The state of a sink is a big indicator of the cleanliness | | | | cleaner on the mirror and any other shiny surfaces, |
| of any home so begin and end your refreshing | | | | and don't forget to sweep the floor, too. In a room |
| housekeeping with a clean sink. Keep your sink from | | | | as small as a bathroom, even one spot that isn't |
| being just a catchall for dirty dishes and sponges by | | | | clean can bring the rest of the room down with it. |
| following these steps to clean a sink. Clean the sink | | | | These three simple areas -- the cleaning closet, sinks |
| of dishes that have been piling up or any laundry that | | | | and bathrooms -- are a reflection of your home as a |
| has been soaking there. Start with an empty sink so | | | | whole. By attacking these areas with a scrub and |
| you can get the surface clean. | | | | fresh cleansing, you can feel refreshed and energized |
| Then scrub away stains. Use your cleanser and | | | | inside even though outside the weather remains cold |
| sponge to scrub the sink. Follow the directions on | | | | and dreary. |
| your cleanser. Some require that you put the | | | | |