Oh my holy spring cleaning.
I consider myself a clean person, even if the house isn’t always “picked up” at different times during the day. I’m not a crazy person, but I do believe that a clean home is more happy and peaceful. I like to do the regular cleaning, and then throughout the month I’ll tackle different things like baseboards, ceiling fans etc.
Once spring hits I really get into the cleaning. I mean, I clean everything. I like to air everything out, get rid of the bad air and germs, and start the spring off fresh and bright. I clean out the closets, getting rid of old clothes, the drawers, cupboards, baseboards, vents, fans, blinds, etc, etc. It feels great to de-junk, and get everything super clean.
I know it’s quite the task to tackle, but two or three days devoted to working hard leads to us feeling so good in our home for the next few months. I really can’t express how much more peaceful and relaxing a clean home is. I bet some of you think the mess doesn’t bother you, but it does weigh you down more than you realize.
Here’s the problem: I have MAJOR allergies. Name it, and I’m probably allergic. It is torture to dust and especially to spring clean. I sneeze my head off for days, and then it turns into a sinus infection. WITHOUT FAIL. Every darn time. Except this year.
I started my spring cleaning yesterday, and while I still have to tackle one closet and the pantry, I’m pretty much done. This year I was asked by BlogHer and Similasan to try something a little different for my allergies, Similasan’s Nasal Allergy Relief. I was sent some to try out and I started off my cleaning by using some of this nasal mist and then again throughout the cleaning as needed.
If you know me, you know nothing works with my allergies, and while this did not “cure” my allergies it did control my symptoms.
I realize not many nasal sprays are worth it, but I am so grateful to not only have made it through cleaning, but I did not get sick after all of that spring cleaning. Not at all. Love that!
The nasal mist is homeopathic, which is awesome, and I have a few neighbors who will be so excited to hear that. It works with your own body to relieve the symptoms like itchy, runny, sneezy noses, post nasal drip, etc.
Similasan Nasal Allergy Relief nasal mist is chemical and preservative free, and it offers relief without the worry of reliance. It is produced to the highest standards in Switzerland and uses only 100% all natural ingredients. Love that!! In fact, it’s one of the only medicated preservative free nasal decongestants available.
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I open up the windows.. which usually puts a little pep in my step!
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I go thru clothes and toys we no longer need and donate to reduce clutter
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We do a thorough cleaning including washing windows and cleaning curtains.
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I pack away the capri's and my one pair of closed-toe shoes.
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I have allergies so to prepare for spring I first buy lots of soft tissues!
eugeniewu at gmail dot com
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I love to clean house especially the stuff that accumulated over the winter.
hlee99 (at) gmail (dot) com
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I tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/mommysdizzy/status/201466024661487616
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We prepare by having a yard sale, and cleaning out the old to bring in the new.
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https://twitter.com/#!/eswright18/status/201397287132471297
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I am also doing a lot of Spring cleaning/decluttering. Stowing away all of our cold weather clothing that takes up so much room. Cleaning all the windows and mini-blinds so the sun shines in.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Tweet – https://twitter.com/#!/willitara/status/201377710994493440
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I like to change things around so that everything looks fresh and new. I'm planning to get a new slipcover for my couch which will be a totally different color. Due to some health concerns I can't do an all day marathon cleaning any more so I try to do one room at a time and divide that up into small increments.
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To get ready for spring,I start cleaning out the garage-too much stuff gets stored in there.Plus we prepare the ground for our garden thanks
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@chrisdeglen Tweeted -
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I have to take some kind of allergy med year round but in Spring and most of the Summer I have to take a higher dose. I don't like that.
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I put away winter things like coats and bring out the spring stuff. I enjoy making a spring cleaning list. Something about springtime makes me want to get our house clean and fresh. Of course, the list making is a lot more fun than the actual cleaning is.
mlynnh5 at gmail dot com
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My favorite thing – What I get so excited to do all winter – to prepare for spring is to start my seeds for plants for my garden. I have a great set up in my basement and I've got a quite a green thumb and can start almost anything from seed to plant. I start upwards of 250 plants from seed each spring and I love to watch them sprout and grow. They are like my babies.
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I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/#!/MsTofuFairy/status/200570935990956033
Angie
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I prepare for spring by being sure that I have plenty of “tears” eye drops. I don't usually get nasal allergy symptoms, but my eyes make me NUTS! On a fun note, I also
start shopping for veggie seeds and flower seeds for the spring/summer growing season!
Angie
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blogged: http://slehan.blogspot.com/2012/05/win-100-visa-gc-from-blogher-and.html
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I prepare for Spring by walking around the lake every day to watch the changes. I love Spring.
Thanks for the contest.
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https://twitter.com/#!/dmarie824/status/200360541565358080
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I like to start seeds inside to transplant in the garden when the weather permits.
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https://twitter.com/#!/DesMoinesDealin/status/200053286055854080 scg00387 at yahoo dot com
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i prepare by spring cleaning scg00387 at yahoo dot com
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https://twitter.com/#!/ajoy1332/status/199895325589245953
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I prepare for spring season by deep cleaning my house
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Tweet! https://twitter.com/#!/LAMusing/status/199722870304292864
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I get out my Neti Pot. It seems to help, but I'd love to try this homeopathic spray
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I plant flowers, clean the patio, spring clean the house and stock up on allergy meds
adrianecoros(at)gmail(dot)com
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My boys all seem to suffer with spring allergies Allegra seems to help but nothing seems to alleviate it.
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I do lots of cleaning, as well!
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https://twitter.com/#!/ChelleB36/status/199388067646287873
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Martyna Reply:
December 29th, 2012 at 7:52 am
Hallo Kathy!I’ve emailed you about the loctoians you can find all my books.Looks like I need to rearrange my menus a bit to help people find things!
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We spring clean, take clothes to consignment and get our garden ready for planting and we have prescriptions for our allergies since their severe and renew each spring
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tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/syytta/status/199051193891295234
songyueyu at gmail
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I schedule my routine health checkup and dental appointments, and start cleaning the house and yard work. Thanks for the giveaway.
songyueyu at gmail
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I tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/bdiane35/status/198825965688848384
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I keep lots of allergy medicine around and kleenex.
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tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/KerryBishop/status/198232723855384576
nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net
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We get the air purifier out of storage for the spring season to help with my allergies.
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https://twitter.com/#!/prizepuzzle/status/197097911643934720
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I clean the house. We're having a rummage sale to get rid of stuff.
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I also love to de clutter and just let in all the sunshine and fresh clean air. I go through everything and try to do a big good will donation. Last I do a good clean.
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https://twitter.com/#!/auntiethesis/status/196827826190696448
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Spring cleaning…yuck. I prepare by washing out the filter in our bedroom window air conditioner since it's been in the attic all winter and vacuuming under the bed in our room. I also take down the blinds and valances and wash them. Time to change out our drawers to and put away sweaters and bring out the shorts.
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Since spring only lasts about five minutes in the South, there's not much to get ready for. But I can tell the extreme shifts in temperature really do a number on my sinuses! I have been using a saline inhaler to see if that will help. Too early to tell, but I like “natural” remedies instead of …er… “unnatural” ones. So I'd definitely be willing to give Similasan a try!
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I love spring cleaning. I make sure that I clear out the kids to the grandparents so I can just go for it.. Plus I take allergy medication before I dig in too deep!!
cheryl.a.casperson@aggiemail.usu.eu
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I have no allergies, but my husband of 49 yrs. suffers from them all year not just spring! We're always trying something new that might help him. Spring cleaning is something that is more in our thought process at this point in life rather in reality! It's more pull weeds, get mulch, get vegetable garden ready, herb garden ready and clean up those canning jars!!!!
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I LOVE spring cleaning…now I just need to find some free time to do it
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https://twitter.com/#!/HappyTina0115/status/194815132818341888
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Spring cleaning and clean out closets
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Spring cleaning and clean out closets
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i declutter for a fresh new start
! Thanks for a super giveaway!
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https://twitter.com/#!/tcarolinep/status/194284973782614017
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I get ready for spring by cleaning the whole house.
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2ND ENTRY TWEET https://twitter.com/#!/kytah00/status/194186206932770816
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I PULL OUT THE TABLE & CHAIRS SO THEY'RE READY FOR SITTING ONCE SPRING POPS AROUND! =)
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https://twitter.com/#!/JenniferCNP/status/193909812604571648
jennifer marie
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I prepare for spring by stocking up on tissues and getting the outdoor toys ready for the kids!
Jennifer Marie
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I tweeted about this giveaway: https://twitter.com/#!/uTry_it/status/193852406973476864
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I prepare the Spring Season by a major Spring cleaning around the house! Gotta get rid of the dusts and junks.
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https://twitter.com/#!/thepryfamily2/status/193830296465059841
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i prepare by getting rid of clutter in the house
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Spring cleaning, I prefer to work outside instead of inside really. The clutter overwhelms me. Although i do like a clean house. I know conflicted, right?!?!?! But reading this, you have inspired me to go through some closets wish me luck!
I dont really get allergies, but oh, my does my son! I will definitely try this product! Especially if it is over the counter!
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Spring cleaning: starts with mowing the lawn, weeding the flower beds, laying some mulch, opening the windows and shutting the windows, vacumming over and over-the dust off everything from the floor to the ceiling, and much much more..
But usually if the weather is warm I am outside, with runny nose and sneezing and all.. Including the old Elm tree over my yard that rains pollen. I usually keep a box of tissues close by.. To me Spring cleaning means getting my flower beds ready….
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Love your review. We've used this in the past and it worked really well. You're amazing. I haven't even started my spring cleaning yet!
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I prepare for spring by ordering my seeds for my garden. Then I get out there and try to plant some pansies. We pull out the patio furniture from the garage. I open the windows, then soon close them ’cause we’re all sneezing! Oh, the joy of allergies!
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tweet https://twitter.com/#!/kj20082006/status/192659682815520768
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I clean the house
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Daily tweet
https://twitter.com/#!/tracylr233/status/192348117528616960
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I'm lucky that I don't have alergies, but the man of the house does. So I take care of the dusting and vacuuming when he is out. There is always stuff to clean year round, so I don't stress myself out with an extra long list of “spring cleaning” projects. Thanks!
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https://twitter.com/#!/MeandBells/status/192225952196071424
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i prepare by cleaning out my closet and getting rid of old things!
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I do spring cleaning! chedeb5353@hotmail.com
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https://twitter.com/#!/Dealsfan32/status/192044981140193281
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I prepare by cleaning the carpets and closets
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I prepare for spring by CLEANING!!! I pack away all of our winter clothes and wash and hang out warmer weather clothes. I start to open our windows (which makes the dirt in crevices show) and start to clean. There is no better feeling than a clean house and the promise of warmer weather!!
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https://twitter.com/#!/aes529/status/191983104364257280
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I prepare by putting my winter clothes away and cleaning my bedroom from top to bottom!
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Excellent review. I prepare for spring by packing my bags and flying back to the northeast from a warmer climate. I'm not too bothered with allergies, however, I am very pleased to see an all natural product on the market at long last. Thanks for sharing with this great review!
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https://twitter.com/#!/ElenaIstomina/status/191924028330622976
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To prepare for spring I do a major house cleaning and put aside items for the garage sale
elena150980@yahoo.com
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https://twitter.com/#!/roso1946/status/191899248084783104
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To prepare for spring I do a deep cleaning and get rid of items that collect dust.
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https://twitter.com/#!/mami2jcn/status/191892478532648960
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To prepare for spring, I clean out closets and donate items we no longer need or use.
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I Reorganize clothes (bag up winter clothes and pull out all spring/summer clothing), Donate clothing that I haven't worn in years, donating pans/pots I got replacements for.. etc. But I try to donate anything I don't need/want anymore as long as it's in good/usable condition.
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I only live in a small apartment so spring cleaning is not too bad for me! Other than the things you mentioned like cleaning out the closet and dusting places that usually get left behind, I like to steam clean the carpet (it usually only gets vacuumed) and leave ALL the windows open all the time!! I love when the breeze comes in!
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I've been organizing my home as well. Cleaning out closets and drawers – downsizing and donating to local thrift stores.
Most of all, I have been getting my garden ready to plant. I have started seeds in the house that are growing. It makes me happy to see them grow each time I walk by them.
I don't have allergies, but my son does. I feel for you and am glad that the nose spray is offering you relief.
I hope I win! I'd love to have an extra $100!
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Spring cleaning is a nightmare for me too. I am also allergic to just about everything. Since I am currently pregnant most allergy stuff is off limits. This year I started by making my list about a week in advance. I picked to do it all in two mornings. My almost 3 year old has preschool 2 mornings a week from 9-1230. That was my window. I opened all the windows in the house I began the process. I was surprising relaxing and made me clean out stuff and prepare for the upcoming baby!
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This year getting ready for spring means getting ready for baby!
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I like to go through the clothes and put away all the winter stuff and get out the spring/summer stuff. I also get rid of any clothes that we don't wear, don't fit etc…
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I find that Alavert helps with the dust,(the pills are yummy) but I have to start taking it “BEFORE” all the nasal passages are full.
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I stock up on allergy medications! And clean, clean, clean!
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I like to do a little at a time. I make a list of small Spring Cleaning chores – 15-20 minute tasks. Then I pick one to do every night after work. On the weekends, I fit several into a day. By the end of two weeks, the house is fresh and I haven't “lost” a whole weekend.
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