Spring is just around the corner which means so is Spring Cleaning.  With great tips and great savings, Meijer Mealbox can help make this dreaded annual ritual less of a burden physically and financially.

Family Affair
Two heads are better than one so three heads or more are fantastic, this applies to cleaning as well.  The more people you get involved the faster and easier the projects will be completed. Make a list of chores and divide it up according to each person's abilities, some chores may need teamwork so schedule that in as well.  Arm each person with the tools and materials they will need ahead of time so they don't waste time looking for items.  For example, make sure the person cleaning the bathroom has the scrub brush, toilet bowl cleaner, glass cleaner, and rags before they get started.  Mealbox can help if you need extra supplies with amazing coupons on Spring Cleaning products (click here and look to the Mealbox widget on the right).

Cleaning can get boring very quickly; keep everyone motivated with fun music or even a book-on-tape.  Another tip, plan breaks out every hour or two and have a snack or lemonade ready to help the team rejuvenate.

Reward your cleaners with a special dinner after a day of hard work.  Mealbox is full of delicious pizza recipes for all members of the family (click here and look to the Mealbox widget on the right) or if you don't have the energy to cook, Mealbox has a coupon for frozen pizza too! (DiGiorno Pizza For One, Stouffer's French Bread Pizza, coupons expire 4/4/09, Meijer Self Rising Pizza, coupon expires 3/26, links directs you to Mealbox at the right of site for coupon)

Organize
The key to getting your house and yard cleaned fast is organization.  Start outside and work your way in, walking around your yard and home and making a list of areas that need attention.

Spring is a great time to get the yard ready for new growth, make sure to take note of dead plants to be removed to make way for the new.  The moderate temperatures spring brings also makes it easier to do work that requires more elbow grease.  Use this opportunity to do any strenuous repairs like painting or repairing outdoor fixtures like gutters.

On the inside of the home, now is the time to clean the windows and their treatments.  Most windows allow you to move the panes so you can clean the outside at the same time, if your windows are not moveable; remember to add them to your outdoor cleaning list.  As to the treatments, get the dust off with your vacuum or wash them if the fabric allows.

One of the biggest project inside the home can be re-organizing after the winter.  It's time to get rid of old clothes and outdated items.  The one year rule works well here; if you haven't worn it or used it in a year, then it's time for it to go.

With these tips and the savings you'll find on Mealbox, you'll tackle Spring Cleaning like never before!

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