Storage Theory — deep cleaning

I know what you're thinking... "Great, more things added to my list that I want to avoid cleaning!" Don't get us wrong, we don't want to add anything to our never ending cleaning lists either...but we promise these hacks will make a huge difference in your home in the long run. #TotallyWorthIt 1) Hand Towels: Dish towels are deemed the most contaminated spot in the kitchen along with the hand towels in your bathroom. Towels should be washed every couple days, or even every day for maximized cleanliness!  2) Kitchen Counters:  Think about ALL of the things you put onto your kitchen...

Do you make a justifiable excuse for keeping almost every item in your home? Do you think you're really going to fit in that dress from your college days again? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you probably need to keep reading or buy a bigger house, whichever you prefer.  1) Do you really need that outdated set of serving plates your Grandma Mary gave you 10 years ago? Probably not. Go around your house, and search for items that's sole purpose are to collect dust, fill an ENTIRE trash bag with items to donate, and BOOM you can officially call...

The kitchen is spotless, the dining room is tidy, your living room and family room have been decluttered, and your bathrooms are shining. The only room left to deep clean is your bedroom. A clean and organized bedroom can help you ramp down each night to get a better night's sleep. It also helps you find what you need and make mornings smoother. The bedroom may not get a ton of traffic, but it's a very important room to keep clean and organized. Laundry Start by gathering all the dirty clothes in the hamper, on dressers, or on the floor...

We all hate to clean the bathroom, but it's a necessary chore. It's where you get clean so you definitely want it to be a neat and orderly space. If you stay on top it and clean after each use, it will be much easier to maintain a spotless bathroom. But where do we start? With the clutter, of course. Declutter Remove everything from the counter top, the floor, and the tub and shower and place them outside the bathroom; your shampoo, soap dish, scale...everything. Gather any dirty clothes you may have in the hamper (or on the floor) and take them...

So far you've tackled those high spaces (your lighting, fans, windows, & blinds), deep cleaned the kitchen, and have your dining room looking flawless. Now it's time to dig into your living room and family room spaces. You spend a lot of time here. It's where you entertain guests. It's where you read to your children. It's where you watch TV with your spouse. It's where you relax. But it's hard to relax when your space if full of clutter. So let's get it under control! Declutter As always, the first step is to declutter. Grab a laundry basket (maybe...