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HOMES PLUS Make spring cleaning a breeze (BPT) – A long winter season can leave you and your family longing for outdoor activities. Before you head for some fresh air fun, you need to get your home in order for the spring and summer months ahead. Spring cleaning can be a drawn-out chore, but that can change this year. The key to a quick and painless deep clean involves staying organized, having the right tools on hand and keeping track of time to ensure a quick and efficient job done right the first time. "Let's face it, very few people actually get excited about spring cleaning, but with a little planning and the right tools, it doesn't have to be such a chore," said Alison Gutterman, president of Jelmar, a leading seller of cleaning products. "Start your spring cleaning with a powerful, multi-surface cleaner to get rid of the grime, gunk and water spots that have built up over the winter months and go room by room to tidy up. Perhaps most importantly once the big job is over, , it's important to maintain a level of cleanliness so you aren't faced with a daunting spring cleaning task next year." Spring cleaning tips Assign and attack: Everyone contributes to dirtying a home over the year, so having everyone also contribute to tidying it up is important. Assign a leader and have each member of your family say what area of the house they feel they can tackle best, ensuring everyone is comfortable and able to quickly and effectively clean their section. Assess the problem areas: Take your family cleaning crew on a quick walkthrough of the home and identify areas that need the most attention. This will allow you to supply your crew with the right set of supplies and allot them the proper amount of time to get the job done. Add an extra hour to normal cleaning times for each area, since this is a deep spring clean. Arm yourself with the right tools: Nothing is worse than starting your spring cleaning and realizing you do not have the right cleaning supplies to get the job done in one take. For discarding old, unnecessary clutter, try using durable trash bags and solid cardboard boxes to ensure nothing falls apart and it makes it out the door. For cleaning, pick up a powerful multi-purpose cleaner like CLR that cleans away built-up grime, white residue and hard water spots that have collected on neglected surfaces like ceramic tiles, shower doors, toilet bowls and kitchen counter tops. And one final walk through: Once you have tackled your spring cleaning list, take a final walk-through to make sure you covered every nook and cranny Hidden dust . and tarnish can be hard to spot the first time around so make sure to take a cleaner like Tarn-X with you for a quick and efficient last-minute cleanup. Taking the family with you on the final walk-through will show everyone all the work that goes into keeping a house tidy all year. 231471010 APRIL 2013 9 Distinctive Designs. Superior Craftsmanship. Choose From Four Models! Open Sat. & Sun. 12-4 PM, or by appointment. Closed holiday weekends. IN PEWAUKEE The Cambridge N36 W23793 Broken Hill Circle S. Broken Hill Subdivision 3,241 SQ. FT. PLUS 1,208 SQ. FT. FINISHED LOWER LEVEL TWO MODELS IN ONE CONVENIENT LOCATION! Directions to the Cambridge & Linden: From I-94, exit Hwy 164 North (exit #294), and go north approx. 2.5 mi. (past Capitol Dr.) to Swan Rd. Right on Swan, into Broken Hill entrance. Right to the Cambridge. The Linden is a few blocks east of the Cambridge. The Linden N37 W23390 Broken Hill Circle Broken Hill Subdivision 2,802 SQ. FT., PLUS 1,446 SQ. FT. FINISHED LOWER LEVEL IN PEWAUKEE The Dover II W246 N2006 Still River Drive Still Water Subdivision 2,820 SQ. FT. PLUS 1,489 SQ. FT. FINISHED LOWER LEVEL 2012 MBA PARADE OF HOMES MODEL - Completely customizable counter top alternatives for a fraction of the cost of granite or marble - Eco-friendly remodeling - economical choice - completely custom built - Hand carved/sculpted concrete - Outdoor overlays - Custom back splashes M FOR ODEL SAL E Directions: Hwy. I-94 to Hwy. J/164 exit, south to Hwy. JJ (Bluemound Rd.), turn right and go 1.7 miles to subdivision entrance (east side of street). IN MEQUON The Shorewood 2375 W. Saddlebrook Drive Saddlebrook Farms Subdivision 4,129 SQ. FT., PLUS 1803 SQ. FT. FINISHED LOWER LEVEL Directions: I-43 North. Exit County Road C (Pioneer Rd.). West approx. 1 mile to Saddlebrook Farms entrance. Left onto Saddlebrook Lane. Follow to model in rear of subdivision. CALL NOW 262-617-8483 Free estimates and designs with our artisans! www.toptiercustomdesign.com 231493003 victoryhomesofwisconsin.com 866-705-7000