Spring Cleaning Irvington NJ

There are only 2 days until the first day of spring, and you know what that means: it's time to break out the dust rags and mop for the annual deep-clean. We understand how overwhelming it can feel to face all the dust and clutter that's accumulated over the cooped-up winter months. That's why we've broken down a complete spring cleaning routine into more manageable daily tasks--one for each day leading up to the first day of spring. Follow our chore-a-day series for a stress-free way to a cleaner abode. By March 20, all you'll have left to do is enjoy the look and feel of your sparkling home.

If not properly tended to, the slow build-up of newspapers, magazines, bills and junk mail can overrun your home like a pervasive weed in a flowerbed. Here are a few tips for clearing the paper clutter--and keeping it organized for good:

Organize

Sort through stacks of paper and separate according to category: bills, reading material and junk mail.

Designate

Go through the pile of junk mail, and separate the "safe" from the "sensitive." Sensitive trash includes anything containing your name, address, phone number or any other personal information; shred these before recycling. Tip: Most cities now have either drop-off locations or pick-up services for recycling paper.

Now, create a place for your two remaining piles: reading material and bills. Store your reading material in a place you're most likely to make use of it; when you're done reading an...

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