Cleaning and Organizing Images

Every family and individual has different cleaning and organizing needs. Cleaning slideshows attempt to address those different needs with multiple solutions that you can evaluate and choose from to get your home fresh, clean, and organized.

Tips for Using Cleaning Images

Slideshows are a great way to comparison shop, educate kids and even set up your own demonstration for a spouse so you can both see eye to eye on your cleaning and organizing needs.

Discover New Cleaning Solutions

Whether you are looking for natural alternatives to harsh cleaning products or want to find out the best ways to clean difficult areas like a fireplace, slideshows are another resource that can help. Some ideas to get you started include:

• Try vinegar as a safe, natural cleaning option.
• Consider using a steam cleaner, such one from Bissel or Hoover, to harness the power of steam for fresh, clean home.
• Wipe away common household dirt, grime, and even scuffs on walls with a microfiber cloth.
• Use lemon juice to remove rust from clothing.
• Clean laminate floors with a damp reusable mop for a shiny surface.

Get Organized

It can be a struggle to get organized, but it's worth the time to keep things running smoothly. You can use slideshows to help you find ways to streamline your closet, organize your kitchen, or turn your pantry into a functional space instead of a chaotic one. Compare different storage solutions, like the custom storage ideas from California Closets, or get find ways to get your clothes organized. If you have a certain area of the home that you've been neglecting, like a sewing room, craft room or home office, a few fresh ideas can help you reclaim those spaces again. Use music to get you going or read some fun spring cleaning sayings to give you a boost before beginning an organizing project. You may want to break up your organizing sessions into chunks to prevent getting overwhelmed.

Maintaining Your Home

Once you've done the hard work of cleaning and organizing, you'll need to make sure you have the products and routines to keep things maintained. Whether it's a regular schedule for cleaning and maintaining large areas like your pool or deck, having a daily family chore list, or using an app to help you track household tasks, staying on top of things is essential in keeping everything clean and organized.

Storage Ideas

You can invest in storage items made for specific needs, such as pet food containers, wall organizers for mail, and laundry bins, but you can also create low-cost storage solutions as well. Use existing plastic bins or storage containers you are using to organize items in kitchens or pantries. Use decorative baskets or cloth bins (easy to find at thrift stores and dollar stores if you don't already have them) to coral clutter in living areas. Repurpose items you would normally throw away (for example, cover a shoe box with pretty contact paper) to use for storage and organization without a hefty cost.

Cleaning and Organizing Tips for Everyone

No matter how small or large your home is or how many members you have in your household, there are methods of cleaning and organizing that can work for you. The key is to finding what works specifically for your situation and sticking with it to keep things on track. Once you've discovered the methods that work for you, you'll have more time to spend on the things you love.