FAMILY & HOME
Summer is Still a Great
Time to Clean
I
f you missed your spring cleaning, don't fret. Summer is still
a sensible time to refresh and restore your home after heavy
winter use. It’s also an opportunity to conduct overdue home
maintenance and achieve a sense of accomplishment.
Tackle the project room by room with these tips from the
experts at Office Depot to make the work feel more manageable and
ensure you complete a thoroughly satisfying job.
Kitchen Because it’s likely the most used room in the house, the kitchen
sees a fair bit of cleaning year-round. However, in any busy household,
it’s easy to let deeper cleaning slide. While you’re tackling the rest of
the house, take time to give the kitchen its due. Mop the floors, disinfect
all surfaces, and remove clutter that has accumulated, including old and
out-of-date food from the refrigerator and pantry.
Because consumables are such an integral part of this space, it’s a good
idea to use green cleaning products that won’t leave harmful residues on
your cooking surfaces or distribute contaminants into the air.
Home office Sorting is the best first step when it comes to the office,
so you know exactly what you’re up against. Create piles for all the
different types of paper you’re likely to encounter, from bills and to-do
lists to the children’s school work. Separate other items by category,
such as medical records and financial documents or art supplies and
books, into piles of their own. An option such as the 3M Weighted
Desktop Dispenser and Organizer can help keep supplies like pens,
tape, paper clips and sticky notes neat and tidy.
Drawer labels and colored hanging file pockets paired with a
categorical or alphabetical organization system can make it easy to
dispose of unwanted clutter without tossing important papers.
Once you’ve dealt with all the paperwork, don’t overlook important
details like dusting the computer desk and screen to make your freshly
cleaned office extra inviting. Adding a stylish, functional centerpiece like
the See Jane Work Kate Writing Desk can also help you stay organized
now and in the future.
Bedrooms When warm spring weather arrives, throwing open
the windows to circulate fresh air can be one of the most welcoming
ways to wake up the bedroom after the long winter months. Freshly
washed linens and a flipped or rotated mattress can also give the room
a freshness you can see and feel. Another way to make a big difference
is organizing items that exceed the storage capacity of your bedroom
furniture.
In the closet, you can repurpose common office supplies and
organizers to make the most of limited space. For example, adhesive
hooks are perfect for handbags, necklaces and scarves. Lightweight
shelving or cubbies make it easy to confine shoes, and for an assortment
of accessories and knick-knacks, try stacking plastic bins. Another idea
to maximize drawer space in your dresser: Move undergarments and
socks into a portable storage cart with trays or drawers that fits neatly
in the closet.
Find more storage and organization solutions at Office Depot and OfficeMax
stores or online at officedepot.com.
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