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4 Easy Spring-Cleaning Tasks to Lift Your Mood While Stuck at Home

4 Easy Spring-Cleaning Tasks to Lift Your Mood While Stuck at HomeLet’s face it, cleaning is seldom fun. It’s a chore that needs to be done so we do it, but it’s not a project that normally inspires joy. And it’s even harder to get motivated to clean when you’re stressed, but often it’s the perfect task to relieve anxiety. The physical movement will release endorphins and get blood and oxygen flowing. And even better, making a positive change to your environment produces a feeling of control which will help lift a glum mood. Here are four ways to make light spring-cleaning a joyful experience.

  1. Clean one area at a time: Pick one small, messy area in your house that makes you cringe every time you see it. Is the junk drawer in your kitchen overflowing? Can you barely close the door on a closet? Is there another civilization living under your sink? Go to that area with two bags, one for the thrift store and one for the trash can. Be ruthless. If you haven’t used the item for a long while, are you really going to use it in the future? If not, away it goes. Does the item still work or have use? Would you feel comfortable handing the item to someone? Thrift stores don’t want your trash. Put in it the garbage and then be extra diligent about recycling to make up for adding to the landfill if you feel guilty.
  2. Clean something you don’t normally clean: You know how it’s always more fun to cook in someone else’s kitchen? The same way with cleaning if you attack a new and different area. Ceiling fans are a great place to start and getting the dust off of those will help with allergies. Running a damp cloth through the slats in the blinds is time-consuming but worth it to get rid of all the grime. Are your curtains able to be cleaned in the machine or hand-washed? You’ll be amazed at how much dust has accumulated when you look at the wash water.
  3. Find the perfect cleaner: If you have a commercial product you like then use that. You might be out of your favorite cleaner and not able to get to the store, and some people are sensitive to chemicals and prefer to work with natural ingredients. Vinegar, baking soda and lemon juice can all be used and there are many recipes available on the internet. Whatever you prefer, give it a kick by adding a few drops of an uplifting essential oil such as grapefruit, bergamot, or peppermint. If you’re a fan of essential oils, this is a great time to order a few bottle of the basics and experiment with blending to create a unique mix that makes you happy.
  4. Update your wardrobe: Styles change and so does your taste in clothes, along with your body shape. It makes sense that what you wore two years ago may be outdated or might not appeal to you anymore, or might not fit as well as it did when you bought it. It’s hard to get rid of clothing items that you love but if it’s hanging in your closet and taking up space, it’s not serving a purpose. Away it goes! Then make a list of new items that you need so when you go clothes shopping again, you’ll be ready. PS – this also applies to shoes.

Make a goal for what you want to accomplish, pick out a reward you’d like, set the timer, and start. Be realistic in how much you can actually get done in the allotted time, but do make it a challenge. It’s amazing how much quicker you can move when a timer is ticking down. And come up with a reward that you can actually give yourself. Do you have a guilty-pleasure television or cable show you like to watch? Do you want an hour of uninterrupted reading or internet surfing? Make sure you honor yourself by keeping your promise with that reward if you’ve reached your goal. Happy cleaning!

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COZY AND CLEAN HOME ON A BEAUTIFUL LARGE LOT. LOCATION, LOCATION! NW Carrollwood.  Nicely kept singlewide manufactured home nestled into a gorgeous shady grandfather oak canopy. Lot is wide and over a third of an acre. 5 minutes from Erlich and Dale Mabry but super SUPER quiet DEAD END St with several lovely newer custom-built homes on it. This is a GREAT place to build a custom site-built home or enjoy it as is. NO HOA fees! Huge primary bedroom with room for sitting or exercise equipment! Walk in tiled shower in the bath. Carport and shed outside. Deep well with great drinking water. Septic. NO water and sewer bills to pay. The roof is metal and is approx. 8 years old. See attached seller disclosure. CASH ONLY. $234,900 Active

5109 Alice Road Tampa, Florida

2 Beds 1 Baths 1,192 SqFt 0.340 Acres

This gorgeous 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is move in ready with many amazing features including the attached 2 car garage. Once you walk through the front door you are greeted with tons of natural light and a view of the private pool surrounded by brand new pavers. The split floor plan allows for plenty of space for entertaining and gatherings. The upgraded kitchen features quartz countertops, wood cabinets and a dry bar. The kitchen has a large island with seating and 2nd sink which overlooks a breakfast nook and family room. The 2nd master suite is perfectly located allowing for easy access from the pool to the 3rd bathroom. The formal dining and living room are finished with a wood accent wall, cathedral ceilings and upgraded aqua guard laminate floors. The spacious master bedroom and 2 guest bedrooms sit off the living room with easy access to the laundry area. The outside screened in patio has plenty of room to enjoy the Florida weather. Enjoy the privacy with mature landscaping and fenced yard. $525,000 Active

9724 Fox Chapel Road Tampa, Florida

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,350 SqFt 0.160 Acres

This is a rare opportunity to own a newer home next to Plant high school with custom upgrades and an expansive backyard, all in the heart of desirable South Tampa! Located just minutes from Tampa International Airport, Downtown Tampa, MacDill Air Force Base and Bayshore Boulevard. No expense was spared in this 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home which has been upgraded throughout. As you pull up to the house, the first thing that you will notice is the large circular driveway combined with lush landscape. Walk in the front door and look down at the beautiful hardwood floors combined with 5 ¼ inch baseboards. To the left is a formal living/sitting room at the entrance of the house with a custom built wine bar. Continue past the high-volume ceilings and decorative entryways into the open floor concept with the Kitchen, Breakfast Nook, & oversized Great Room. Custom window treatments have been installed throughout the house, providing the perfect combination of privacy and natural light. The chef’s gourmet kitchen includes white shaker style cabinets, a large built-in pantry, Miele refrigerator & Miele stove, and an oversized island with quartz countertops & cabinets on both sides. Upstairs you will find a large loft area, hardwood floors & four bedrooms as well as the laundry room. The master suite includes a giant walk in closet, and master bathroom with a stand-alone shower and his and her vanity sinks. The master closet features built in cabinets, perfect for maximizing storage.  The remaining rooms are perfectly sized for any use. Step outside to the covered lanai and brick paver patio! The sprawling back yard, which features a privacy fence, shady oak trees, and the perfect layout for adding a pool. Minutes from Tampa’s beaches but still located in a minimal flood risk zone (X) with no flood insurance requirement! Do not wait, see this house before its gone! $1,300,000 Active

1906 S Church Avenue Tampa, Florida

5 Beds 5 Baths 3,177 SqFt 0.170 Acres

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