Friday

tip-o-day

Time for spring cleaning.

But remember by working with the natural progression of the season you'll save time and effort.

Don't wash the windows and screens until the pollen is off the trees. Here in the Northeast we should be done in a week or so. There is nothing worse that cleaning all your windows and sashes only to have them slathered in yellow dust the next day.
You should also keep your windows closed on dry days in the height of pollen season . This will keep all that yellow dust out of the house and certainly ease any allergies.

Wait to sweep off outdoor porches and patios till the trees drop their spring seedlings. We wait until late May - even tho the temptation to get cleaned up for the season is mounting. We sweep off the back porch and patio under our large maple, then use a shovel and wheelbarrow to haul away all the seed pods. Followed by a quick rinse with the hose and we are ready for outdoor entertaining.

In the spring we often add an extra little rug by the door to help keep those little helicopter seed pods from being tracked all over the house. Also at this time of year, we leave the broom right near the entry. Its not only handy but serves as a reminder to take a quick swipe in front of the door and walk.

Happy Spring.