Spring move is coming

March 27, 2017 Uncategorized No comments yet

One of the nicest parts of the year is nearly upon us and the cold winter weather is retreating, giving way to sunny days full of outdoor activity. This also means that Spring cleaning is also something to be considered, the idea of spending a whole day cleaning up the parts of the house you have been avoiding can be a scary one, but it doesn’t have to be! The warmer weather and longer days provide the perfect opportunity to start fresh with a bright clean house that might look so good by the end you won’t believe it is actually yours. Here at Seamen’s Moving we are huge fans of clean homes because it makes our job easier when taking all of your belongings from your old home to new. Here are a few tips we have learned over the years that should make your spring cleaning quick and effective leaving you with a beautiful home ready for anything.

– Your bedroom starts with your closet
Reorganizing your closet is a great way to open up more space and finally be able to get anything that might have been hanging on a chair or left in a pile out of sight. Putting as much as you can on hangars is preferred by many individuals as it allows you to see everything you own at once.
– Clean your walls and windows
Having clean walls and windows is a luxury that usually does not last for too long but is necessary to maintain a presentable home. For walls with paint on them slightly dampen a clean cloth with warm water to get any marks off. If they are exceptionally severe you might want to consider repainting a portion, just make sure to check which pain you previously used. For windows use a cloth soaked in soapy water to clean smudges but then use a separate clean cloth to dry the window to avoid leaving streaks.
– Carpet and Rugs
No one enjoys vacuuming but carpets and rugs can quickly become dirty so you should strive to vacuum them once a week. If you have a significant amount of them in your home consider hiring professional carpet cleaners to steam the carpets, it will have them looking brand new. Another easy way to clean small to medium sized rugs is to take them outside and beat to get any dirt and dust out. Leaving them outside to air out is also a good idea but just make sure to place them in the shade so the colors do not fade.
– Bathroom
We tend to spend a significant amount of time in the bathroom so it quickly can collect all sorts of unwanted materials, especially if it has tiling. Grit is easily collected between tiles so take some baking soda and water and scrub the cracks to break up anything that might have built up. All the moisture in the shower can lead to a showerhead getting jammed up with dried up minerals. An easy solution to this is to tie a bag of vinegar around the showerhead and leave it there for 30 minutes or more depending on how much time you have.

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Moving House?

March 1, 2017 Uncategorized No comments yet

Moving into a new home is one of the most exciting experiences because it gives you the opportunity to start fresh. For children this could mean a new school with new friends and a bigger backyard with plenty of space for games. For adults it is a bit different, moving forces you to evaluate everything you keep in your home and decide what is to be done with it. Follow these tips to clean out and organize your home right now so when Seamen’s Moving comes not only will you save money because of less boxes but your new house will be clutter free for new memories to be made.

Tips:

–          If you know you will be moving in the future, there is a simple way of keeping track of which clothes you actually wear and those that have become forgotten in your closet. Make sure all clothing on hangers is facing the opposite direction (the open part facing you), when you take an article out flip the hanger to the regular direction. With time you will notice that some of the hangers remain facing the opposite direction, these are clothes that you could donate, sell, or pass along to friends or family.

–          Look through those piles (or mountains!) of stuff that have been taking up space in your garage, attic, basement, or shed. Undoubtedly you will find a few long lost items that you want to keep but the majority of these things have sat there unused for some time. These should be candidates for a garage sale or donating to your local charity.

–          Paper is one of the biggest menaces to having a clean and organized home. Go through those cabinets, drawers, and baskets, take everything out (don’t forget about magazines) and lie it on the table. Artwork from the kids, cut outs from the newspaper covering significant events, and crucial documents should be set aside. Make a box for each child, another one for the sentimental items, and a final box with the highly important documents you might need in the future. For everything else, recycle it! You will be amazed at how quickly you are able to cut down on clutter.

–          Old technology is another common culprit taking up space seemingly everywhere. Those old VHS tapes haven’t been watched in nearly a decade and the box television weighs 100 pounds making it not even worth trying to move to your new home. Look through all those mysterious wires and see if any of them actually work with the electronic devices you currently use. Ask your kids if they play any old games or if you can make a donation so that other children can enjoy them.

If you’re moving call Seamen’s Moving to schedule a free onsite estimate today!

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