Tips and Tools to Make Your Spring Cleaning and Decorating a Breeze

UNION, N.J., March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring is just around the corner and experts at Bed Bath & Beyond advise tackling "inside jobs" one at a time to be ahead of the game when the temps rise.

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"Don't wait until spring to start your spring cleaning," commented Bari Fagin of Bed Bath & Beyond. "Start by listing each room in your home and then each task that needs to be completed in that room.  Depending on the amount of time you have, select a job you know you'll be able to finish.  This way, you'll feel rewarded as you complete each task."

Fagin suggests the following tools and tips to help get you started:

Cut Kitchen Clutter.  Take an hour or two to restore order in your kitchen.  Use an expandable wire mesh organizer to organize your cutlery and serving pieces and expandable drawer dividers to section off your junk drawer.  An expandable two-tier shelf helps create additional storage space under your sink utilizing the otherwise dead space around your drain pipe.

Your Biggest Hang Up.  Your closets will look neater if you use just one type of hanger.  To maximize closet space, choose slimline hangers that are flocked to hold clothing in place.  When you swap your winter clothes out for your spring line-up, turn all of your hangers around so the hook faces out, that way at the end of the year, you'll know which items you haven't worn and can donate.

An Organizing Shoo In.  Stow shoes you don't wear frequently in labeled plastic boxes on a high shelf or under your bed. For your everyday shoes, use a sturdy shoe and boot organizer for easy access. The Real Simple Solutions Shoe and Boot Organizer can hold 18 pairs of shoes in the pockets, plus two pairs of boots. There are also eight stretchy side pockets to store accessories like scarves, belts, bags, or flip-flops.

Full Steam Ahead.  Add the power of steam to your arsenal of cleaning tools for an effective, chemical free alternative that effectively cleans and sanitizes.  Depending on your needs, choose a Euro-Pro® Shark® steam pocket mop or portable steam pocket multi-surface cleaning system.  The mop is appropriate for use on all sealed and pre-sealed hard floor surfaces.  The portable unit can be used for mirrors and glass cleaning, bathroom cleaning, and even range and cooktop cleaning.  

A Bedroom Makeover Starts with The Bed.  Since the bed is quite often the biggest decor statement in your bedroom, simply changing your bedding is the easiest way to makeover your room.  Choose a complete bedding ensemble that comes with a comforter, fitted and top sheet, shams, pillowcases and bed skirt for an easy all-in-one transformation.  Achieve a modern and sophisticated look with the "Payton" ensemble or choose the simple elegance of the "Bloom Field" ensemble with its serene tones and gentle floral design.

Don't procrastinate, even if you start one room or even one drawer at a time, you'll have more time to spend outside in the spring.  Whether you choose to shop in-store or online, Bed Bath & Beyond has a great line-up of tips and tools to help with all of your cleaning and decorating needs.

SOURCE Bed Bath & Beyond