Plus, I am tackling getting it in gear and since the house has gotten really bad in the last month due to several factors, I just cannot stand it anymore!
On my breaks this weekend I will post my progress. Let's get started with some cleaning weekend necessities.
First take your pain medication. This might hurt a bit.
And put on some shoes! If your situation is anything like mine you might stub a toe and end up down for the count. Plus, why mess up your toe nails?
Open the windows so it is bright and sunny if you can. Plus, you can see better and not miss anything hiding in the shadows...I think some of my stuff might be a bit scary.
Turn on any lights that might help where you are working. This one is under my kitchen vent hood. Hey, whatever works!
I am taking on the sort. Here is my system. Each major area of the house gets a bin. I set up a trash can nearby, along with a clothes hamper. I don't really like the keep, donate, trash system all the organizers seem to be in love with. That isn't what I need first. I need to see the floor.
All supplies are from the dollar store. I have markers and sticky notes to use on them. I also start with an energy drink and pop in some good music for working.
Now for the sort!
Oh, you might want to see the before picture, right? These stairs are really cluttered! Glad I am taking them on first!
Step One to clear the sorting area: Take out the trash collected. I set up a big 39 gal bag near the center of the downstairs. I don't have a lot of room where I am working. I need to keep things compact.
Step Two: Take the receipts that need to be shredded and medicine bottles (marker up the labels really well!) and trash them. Trash can put you at risk of ID Theft, so be wary of what you are throwing out.
Next step: I go around the house and empty the bins in the rooms where the contents belong.
Now the stairs are done and clean! Whew.
Now on to the next bite size chunk of junk!
