Storage Theory — deep cleaning

Last week we deep cleaned and organized the kitchen. This week we'll tackle the dining room. You need an organized and inviting space to entertain your guests, especially with the holidays coming up. So let's get to work! Declutter The first step in every room is to get rid of the clutter. A lot of stuff tends to land on the kitchen table or on top of the buffet. Get a basket for each family member. Have them put their items in their basket. Ideally, you'd have each person then put everything in it's place, but if you wanted to...

Cleaning and organizing your kitchen can be a big chore, but a necessary one. It's the room where you spend a lot of time; preparing meals, grabbing a snack, or guzzling a drink to stay hydrated. The kitchen is often the hub of the family; where the kids do homework, you sift through Pinterest for new recipe ideas, or you all meet for family chats. A clean kitchen just makes life more peaceful. Oven The night before you deep clean your kitchen, you need to prepare your oven. It takes several hours to overnight to get your oven clean. If...

You've gathered your cleaning supplies, decluttered the house, and are ready to deep clean and get organized! Start at the top. Depending on how long it's been since you last cleaned these high spots, you may have some pretty dusty light fixtures, chandeliers, air vent covers, and window blinds so be prepared to get dirty. You may want to wear a baseball cap to keep dust out of your hair and eyes. Make sure you use a sturdy chair of step ladder to prevent falls.  Air Vent Covers Use the brush attachment on your vacuum to remove as much dust as you can....