Spring
Cleaning Involves More Than Emptying the Garage
Appearance Plus Cleaners Offers Tips for Organizing
and Unruly Closet
Cincinnati, OH – March 28, 2005 – As
annual top to bottom cleaning sprees are about to
begin, it is important to consider the hundreds of
items lurking in the closet. The daunting task of
getting to the bottom of the pile, organizing, tossing
and putting away can be accomplished. Closet projects
are even easier when Cincinnatians keep in mind a
few simple tips.
Spring cleaning is not purely about making every surface in the house spotless.
Spring cleaning is an opportunity to clear clutter and restructure surroundings
to make life a little less hectic. When it comes to closets, people tend to
hide unwanted objects that then become forgotten. Jon Lindy, Chief Operating
Officer of Appearance Plus Cleaners, sees the contents of Cincinnati closets
everyday and knows first hand how closets should be gutted.
"The first thing to do is take stock of what you have,” says Lindy. “Pull
everything out and separate the contents into categories. If you know what is
in your closet you can then reconcile how you are currently using your closet
space with how you would like to use each closet.”
Lindy also offers these tips to anyone who considers adding a closet clean-up
to their task list this spring:
1. Prioritize. If you have not worn
the piece of clothing or used the item in the last
12 months donate the item to any charitable organization
that accepts used goods. “This is also a good
opportunity to evaluate whether or not you need to
purchase any new items,” Trevor Furbay of Romualdo,
an upscale men’s clothing clothier, suggests.
2. Be realistic. Do not try
to 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 deem
important.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Host a swap 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.
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.
