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Fall is finally here, and man is it getting COLD! Our Summer was super short as it started in August around these parts. So colder weather is not really welcome, just yet.. sigh!
With Fall being here, soon will follow the wonderful holiday season!! Yay! But, before the holiday season does approach us, it is the prime time to get our homes clean, organized and looking great for those holiday guests! Right?
SC Johnson has come out with some super fabulous tips to get you started! My thing is my kids rooms. Oh my goodness, they certainly take their toll! They can get so messy and cleaning them is such a dang chore. So, if you are looking to perk up your child’s room this fall and before the holidays, then look no further than the great tips below!
*Start with color: Did you know that changing a wall color can affect mood? In fact, you might consider colors that balance the extremes in your child’s personality.
*Pump up the texture: Kids love to feel textures—that’s why cuddly teddy bears and stuffed animals are so beloved.
*Invest in a soft flannel sheet or chenille throw for the bed. Or maybe a fun animal throw rug for the floor.
*Reinvent the chalkboard: It’s amazing how easy it is to turn an entire wall into a chalkboard. To create a bold canvas for your child’s creativity, all you need is chalkboard paint, which now comes in a variety of colors.
Those tips not enough for you? Then please visit SC Johnson, and read the rest and more in-depth version of these tips! Go on!
As if those awesome tips were not enough, SC Johnson has also come out with their just released a digital booklet full of more home care and organizing tips that can be accessed by visiting http://www.RightatHome.com/FallHGTV. Go ahead, get that home of yours ready for the holidays!!!
I received a bunch of SC Johnson goodies to help me clean my home for the Fall/Holiday season. I was excited to get so many great products, products that I already trust and use.
My bathroom is now in order and quite clean, or as clean as it can possibly be with two little kids and my kitchen counters, fridge and microwave are all sparkly 
I love cleaning products, ones that work, it certainly makes my job easier!
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My favorite home care tip is to make sure the home always smells nice.
Love to make to-do lists – helps me stay organized! grammypenny@frontier.com
PUt things away as you use them.
I make lists for EVERYTHING!
One of my favourite organizing tips is to make use of bins whenever possible. They come in all sizes and designs to suit any decor. Bins are great for organizing kids toys, kitchen gadgets, books and magazines and so much more.
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My tip is to invest in a file box. It gets rid of paper clutter and helps me keep my important documents safe. Thanks!
My organizing tip is labeling, especially boxes for storage. I pack up stuff that isn’t season appropriate to stay uncluttered!
I never leave the house without making a list. Because I will always forget something!
I like using those microfiber cloths, they trap everything.
Clean up after myself every time, soak dishes for up to an hour to they come completely clean, have two hampers in the house one upstairs and one down, always keep my keys in the same key rack always by the front door and…. nag. lol
othila1985@msn.com
You can get a lot done when you clean up during commercials!
I make it a point to do a little throughout the week to keep things up to my OCD standards. I do laundry 2x a week to keep my home pile free and I deep clean from top to bottom every Saturday!
work together
To-Do lists. I use them for everything.
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The best way I stay organized is to make a weekly calendar.. I try to plan everything, what chores I will do that day, meals, kids activities. Granted, they don’t always get done on those days but it helps me to stay organized and on top of things, especially during the busy fall/winter seasons
make lists for everything.
to-do list. I do that even for work
Dispose of junk mail right away
I use baskets to organize like items
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I try to do a little bit every day and complete daily chores.
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I clean out drawers once a year
Do alittle everyday.That way you won’t be overwhelmed by too much housework.
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I keep cleaning wipes near the toilets for quick and easy cleanups.
My fave tip for home cleaning: make your kids help you! Start when they are teeny-tiny and they will always be conditioned to help without complaining or fussing. I have 4 kids, this works!
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I leave post-it notes when I do things like clean the litter box, take out trash, etc. and others in the family write their names and the day they do it too. That way we all know who has been helping and whose turn is up, and nobody feels like what they do isn’t valued.
hmcnaron at gmail dotcom
I use different colored basket for each member of the family.That way if I find it on the floor or need it put away it goes in there. Everybody is responsible for their own to empty.
vmkids3 at mns dot com
I makes lists for what needs cleaned, what I need from the store, what we have to do for the week, for everything! It makes me feel more organized!
I love the satisfaction of a clean house. What a great prize.
Everything has a place and ifyou spill it clean it up
I really don’t stay organized – but I’m working on it!
I make lists for everything!
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I like to store my ribbon in glass jars. This prevents the ribbon from getting out of control!
clean out junk systematically.
throw junk mail out as soon as you get it, less clutter, looks cleaner
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never empty handed when you go upstairs or downstairs.
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my tip is to delegate!
Mine is definitely to keep up with the daily and weekly cleaning tasks, then you don’t have as much to do!
My favorite tip is to get lots of bins, containers and drawers to put everything in their correct place.
get lots of boxes and put everything out of sight
I use clear storage bins for my kids toys and tape a picture of the toys on the outside of the box so the kids know where the toys go when it’s time to clean up.
I say to donate anything you don’t use because clutter can cause extremely bad habits and clean up as you go, don’t leave everything to the last minute
Get rid of things you haven’t looked at/used in a year because you more thank likely never will! This esp goes for clothes
brittneydejajason at gmail dot com
Making lists and cleaning up after myself is usually the best way to keep organized! Especially if it sets a good example for younger kids!
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We keep various cleaning products throughout our house so they are quick to grab when a cleanup is needed! ANything that makes it easier makes it a plus when you are busy!
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I do a little cleaning every day. That way I don’t end up with a totally trashed house and if someone shows up the place is tolerable.
To do lists & good smelling candles! I always think that even if I haven’t had time to do a good deep clean before guests come over, if I light my cookies jar candle, that good smell seems to cover up some of the dirt
Kindra
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I like to have baskets for each room that way as I am cleaning i can toss misplaced items in the right basket and unload them when i get to that room..
chantal cooper
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Make folding laundry into a game, so kids get involved. Great organization tip, or have their drawers organized have the kids bet how long they can keep the drawer, looking that neat, then depending on the bets they get something if they get can keep the drawer organized after the longest bet, All the kids had.
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my best organizing tip is to use different laundry baskets for each level of your home, so when folding laundry you put it in that basket and then it’s easier to put away
nannypanpan at gmail.com
lots of lists
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Make sure that everything has a place and is put back after using.
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My favorite organizing tip is to go through your closets monthly every time change and get rid of old items, torn items or something you didn’t wear in the last year to make more space
I try and include my daughter in the cleaning. it is helping to teach her good habits and will be less work for me later down the road
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AS A NEW MOM, WHOSE BABY DOES NOT SLEEP THROUGH THE NIGHT, MY BEST ORGANIZATION TIP IS TO WRITE THINGS DOWN !!!
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I use labeled shoeboxes to organize winter gloves, hats, and scarves.
go through everything, and get rid of what you dont need 3 times a year!
I use a hanging shoe organizer for winter hats and mittens. Easy to find
I take a clear plastic shoe organizer and hang it on the inside of my coat closet door to hold scarves, mittens, gloves, etc.
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i like to avoid clutter as much as possible,
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I take pictures of my sons toys and attach them to the bins they go in so it is easier for him to put things away and this leaves less toys laying around.
I organize my hanging clothes in the closet according to color-so much easier for me to find what I’m looking for.
I empty the bin, closet room etc and then wash it and either keep give away,garage sale or throw out. Less is more
I take jigsaw puzzle pieces out of the box and put them in a ziplock bag. I then cut the picture off the box and put that in with it.
this is a challenge for me, but I have recently been cleaning and getting rid of things, and I have used small basket’s under my bathroom sink to organize my basics, ie: makeup, facial moisturizers,cleansers…, perfume..things that I have alot of ;0)
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To cut down on junk piling up we throw out newspapers and junk mail after we’ve looked at it, magazines are kept only til the next issue arrives then old ones are tossed, I keep up with dusting by re-using my hair towel from my morning shower, I will go around and wipe off as many surfaces (TV, Microwave, dressers, end tables, medicine cabinet, ect) that I can with the damp towel and then its thrown down to the laundry, bath towels are re-used more than once and hung up on hooks for air drying for the next use (we each have our own towel & hook) saves on laundry and besides you are clean after a shower and it only gets wet, not dirty so this helps out alot, (my hair towels are smaller & because I re-use them for dusting I want them laundered before I use it again) I also take out kitchen garbage daily before it overflows in the can, and it keeps odors down from smelly food in the garbage can, I also empty bathroom waste baskets daily along with any other waste baskets in the house, keep extra bags in the bottom of waste basket so there is always a replacement ready & available
Thanks for the great giveaway
My cleaning tip; Do a little each day so that you’re not overwhelmed at the end of the week when you have to clean everything in the house!
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My organizing tip is to deal with mail and junk mail as it comes. I file it everyday, and or throw out or shred the juck. It pills up and gets out of control fast otherwise.
My best tip to give is to do a little bit of cleaning each day so that it doesn’t pile up and seem like a really big chore.
when cleaning garbage disposal i use lemon, ice and a pack of cool-aid smells are gone
For keeping ym kids playroom organized I’ve resorted to several colored bins. When they are finished playing or when picking up they simply put all toys back into the bins.
Tidy up a little each day, even if you only have 5 minutes, so things don’t get out of hand.
My organizing/home tip is if a task takes 5 minutes or less–do it immediatly. It may seem like a small amount but all those “5 minute small tasks” will add up to a lot of time if you leave them all for your cleaning day.
My cleaning tip,Try to make cleaning fun so everyone wants to help!
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Get rid of certain things, like junk mail, as soon as it arrives so it doesn’t pile up for you to clean later.
I like this tip:
Longing for a traditional sit-down family dinner but your table seats just six? It’s easy to put two mismatched tables together and throw a holiday tablecloth over them.
Throw junk mail away right away!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Put things away as you use them.
I split everything into days. Monday vacuum and dust, Tuesday laundry, etc. That way I never get overwhelmed.
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My best tip is to put everything in bins! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
Renee Walters
Bored2quickly@hotmail.com
Go through closets and shelves regularly – give away the excess to keep clutter down.
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I purge what we don’t or haven’t used in 2 months so we don’t get cluttered
I wash and reuse the jars that we get food in, like pickle jars, to hold things like sugar or dish soap or whatever. This keeps them safe and fresh and easily storable in the cabinets.
I keep a basket at the top and bottom of my stairs that way I can fill the baskets with stuff that goes to the other floors and when I go up take the basket and when I come down bring the other basket. It keeps me from running up and down all day and I can do it all in one trip while keeping everything looking nice.
Always make a to do list
i keep a chart for everything, cleaning, errands, and dr. apts.
keep lists and stick to them, don’t get throw off track and try to do one major thing in addition to your regular cleaning each week
I have a color coded calendar for each family member. Everything goes in the calendar. I also throw/recycle/file or take care of mail and other papers as soon as they come into the house. That way they can’t clutter up the place.
To put things away when you done using them.
Make it a rule that everyone puts away all their “stuff” before they go to bed, or they lose it (either by it being thrown away or donated). Yes, it’s tough love but they’re supposed to love you, too.
I go through the mail every day to stay on top of it.
It is difficult to stay organized with kids, but I find the one step at a time method really pays off. Put away one type of item and organize that item, then move on to the next. soon everything is done and put away in an orderly fashion.
I love to use labeled Rubbermaid Bins to store Holiday decorations
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Tackle the Clutter as soon as it walks in the door!! 8)
To clean glass or mirrors I love to use newpaper. It is streak free a very green idea and doesn’t leave dust or particles like cloth or paper towls
to absorb pet odors i sprinkle a little baking soda on my carpets
I use to do lists.
my organization tip is to put things away as soon as you get home that way you never have a big mess to organize
Keep up with your organization. Once it’s set how you like it, little maintenance can keep it great!
My tip is to tackle things each day, so you don’t end up with a huge list of things to get done in a short amount of time.
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I have the little ones help me with everything. I also light candles around the house to make it smell nice and relaxing. Thanks!
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We have a white board hanging where everyone can see it and we use it as a shopping list. When we run out of something, we write it on the white board.
My organizing tip is make sure everything has a place if no place you dont need.
Clean a little every day
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Keep all cleaning products in one bucket for easy use .
I like to keep a basket of cleaning products on each floor of my house. Makes for quicker cleaning!