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"There are so many factors to consider when spring cleaning your home that sometimes it gets overwhelming. If you have children that still live at home, then it can feel like you’ll never get it all done. Most people get overwhelmed with the clutter, not by the cleaning itself. It’s hard to clean when you can’t get to what needs to be cleaned. That’s why I prefer to clean in zones. Here are six zones along with what to do in each zone. Don’t sweat it if you don’t get it done in one day. It’s not a race! Enlist the help of your kids and spouse. Maybe consider doing one zone per day, or wait until a rainy weekend and do a couple of zones. You got this…and if you don’t, give me a call at 302-313-1494. I can help!"

Zone 1: Bedrooms

Disinfect (don’t forget doorknobs)

Clean ceiling fans

Clean baseboards

Clean light fixtures

Dust

Reorganize closets

Reorganize dressers and nightstands

Purge and declutter

Vacuum and mop

Clean windows and window treatments

Zone 2: Kitchen & Dining Room

Disinfect (don’t forget doorknobs)

Clean ceiling fans

Clean baseboards

Clean light fixtures

Clean backsplash

Clean hood vent

Vacuum HVAC vents

Wipe down cabinets

Clean stove (pull it out and clean behind it)

Clean out fridge (pull it out and clean behind it)

Clean dishwasher

Clean small appliances (i.e., coffee maker and toaster)

Reorganize pantry (check expiration dates)

Reorganize cabinets

Purge and declutter

Vacuum and mop

Clean windows and window treatments

Zone 3: Den, Living Room, & Family Room

Disinfect (don’t forget doorknobs and remotes)

Clean ceiling fans

Clean baseboards

Clean light fixtures

Vacuum HVAC vents

Vacuum furniture

Consider rearranging furniture for a fresh look

Reorganize any furniture that has drawers (i.e., entertainment centers and side tables)

Purge and declutter

Vacuum and mop (move all furniture to get underneath each item)

Clean windows and window treatments

Zone 4: Home Office

Disinfect (don’t forget doorknobs, the computer mouse, and keyboards)

Clean ceiling fans

Clean light fixtures

Clean baseboard

Dust

Vacuum HVAC vents

Reorganize desktop and drawers

Reorganize file cabinets, closets, and shelves

Purge, declutter, and shred unnecessary documents

Vacuum and mop (move all furniture to get underneath each item)

Clean windows and window treatments

Zone 5: Bathrooms, Laundry Room, & Mud Room

Disinfect (don’t forget doorknobs)

Clean baseboards

Clean light fixtures

Reorganize medicine cabinets (look for expiration dates)

Reorganize vanity (look for expired makeup)

Reorganize under the sinks

Reorganize linen closets and cabinets

Reorganize shelves

Purge and declutter

Vacuum HVAC vents

Wash shower curtains and replace shower liners

Clean washer and dryer (make sure dryer vent is free of lint)

Vacuum and mop

Clean windows and window treatments

Zone 6: Foyer & Porch

Disinfect (don’t forget doorknobs)

Clean baseboards

Clean ceiling fans

Clean light fixtures

Reorganize furniture with drawers

Purge and declutter

Vacuum and mop

Powerwash porch and outdoor furniture

Clean windows and window treatments

To learn more about Nicki's services, or to hire her as your very own Delaware-based home-organization expert, visit http://www.getorganizedwithnicki.com/!