Unclutter Your Home's Hiding
Places This Spring
Appearance Plus Cleaners Offers Tips for Organizing
an Unruly Closet
Cincinnati, OH – April 26, 2005 – Spring
cleaning is an annual rite. But, for many of us it
can also be a daunting task, particularly when it
comes to cleaning out those closets in which we have
filed
away and forgotten accumulated items over the years.
The following are a few simple steps from Appearance
Plus Cleaners for cleaning the clutter out of your
closets.
Take stock of what you have. Pull everything out and
separate the contents into categories. If you know
what is in your closet, you can then reconcile how
the space is being used and how you would like to use
it.
Prioritize. If you have not worn a piece of clothing
or used an item in the last 12 months, donate it to
any charitable organization that accepts used goods.
This is also a good opportunity to see whether or not
you need to replace or purchase anything new.
Be realistic. Do not justify keeping an item because
you might use it “someday.” This is how
pack rats develop their habits. Use this time to
come to terms with what you think is most important.
Clean properly. The most common items that should be
cleaned this spring are coats. Have a professional
dry cleaner clean your coats before putting them away
to prevent makeup, body oils and stains from ruining
the fabric.
Invest. Quality organization bins, hangers and shelves
are worth every penny. This includes replacing the
poly-bags that are used to transport dry cleaned garments.
Using the bags for storage can destroy clothes.
Host an exchange party. If there are items that you
have trouble parting with, invite some friends over
and exchange closet finds. Not only will the get-together
be entertaining, you will know your buried treasures
are going to a good home.
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Appearance Plus Cleaners,
headquartered in Anderson, opened its first store
in 1984 and has a 20-year history of commitment
to making
Greater Cincinnati look its best. The dry cleaner
provides convenient and free pick-up and delivery
service throughout
the Greater Cincinnati area and has storefront
locations in Anderson, Downtown and Hyde Park.
The Appearance
Plus name and the bright white vans are synonymous
with the highest quality dry cleaning, offering
complete care of clothing and home goods, same
day express service
at no extra charge, and a dedicated staff committed
to their customers. More information can be accessed
at www.appearanceplus.com or by calling 513.231.5540.
Contact:
Jeff Drum, Account Executive
Justice & Young Advertising and Public Relations
513.388.4700 x3012
jdrum@jypublicrelations.com
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