First sign of spring: forsythia in bloom. |
The
last few weeks here in Michigan we have had winter, spring and summer...not
necessarily in that order.
If the
thought of spring cleaning overwhelms you, relax, here are some super simple
spring cleaning projects:
1)
Refrigerator Clear Out
Before you shop for
groceries, take about 15 minutes to clear out your refrigerator. Check to make
sure you do not have any science projects growing in the back and plan a meal
around something that needs to be used up. Remove everything that is left, one shelf
at a time, to wipe down the inside of the refrigerator. I like to use a vinegar
and water mixture for non-toxic cleaning near the food.
2)
Shredding Be Gone
Do you have piles of papers
that need to be shredded? Recycle Ann Arbor is offering secure document
shredding the second Saturday morning (9 a.m. to 12 noon) of each month from
April to October. There is a $10 minimum charge per car with a 20 box maximum.
3) Dispose of Medicine
Properly
Saturday, April 28, 2012
is National Take Back Drugs Day. Through the Drug Take Back Network, you can properly
dispose of medicine on April 28th and on most days in many communities
throughout the United States. Take about 15 minutes to sort through your
medicine cabinet this month.
Carolyn Anderson-Fermann is a public speaker, organizing expert and founder of Simply Organized Life. For more spring cleaning and organizing tips sign up for "Spring Clean Your Clutter" to be held at Ann Arbor Rec & Ed on Friday, April 27, 2012.
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