It's been a long and laborious winter, indeed.  Now that it's finally starting to warm up and spring is actually in sight, you may get that itch for spring cleaning.  Embrace that need for cleanliness and organization while the feeling is strong!  People who are clean and organized in their personal life tend to be clean and organized in their professional life as well…

Where to get started you ask?  It's easy to hear general tips on how to clean for spring – but what about more specific pointers?  Here are a few tips on kicking your spring cleaning into high gear according to the Spring Cleaning Guru herself – Martha Stewart:

1.  Clean windows – use a rubber-edged squeegee for best results.

2.  Dust lightbulbs – sounds odd but polishing your bulbs with a microfiber cloth dampened with water will bright up your room immensely.

3.  Stock your stain fighting kit – spring means more outdoor activities and more nature-related stains.  Make sure you got the goods stocked and ready.  (Go ahead, stock your cleaning products supply while you're at it as well)

4.  Bedroom makeover – got springy linen?  It's out with the old and on with the new.

5.  Clean out refrigerator – This job isn't always fun, but you can break it down into smaller parts.  Clean up spills immediately, wash and scrub shelves with a solution every few weeks, and break out that toothbrush for hard to reach crannies!

6.  Change your batteries – if you're making updates around your house make sure to update important battery operated devices like your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Once you get your spring cleaning kicked into gear – we hope it influences your surroundings at work as well.  Clean your desk, your mind-set, and your attitude!  Let the sunshine be a positive influence on every aspect of your life!