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Their full partici­ pation in an organized clean­ ing project will shrink the awesome chore into an easily manageable task, allowing more time for everyone to en­ joy spring fever fun. Family brainstorming The makers of Bon Ami, America's favorite cleaning friend for almost 100 years, offer some ideas for a success­ ful family program for home revitalization. Begin with a family brainstorming session to prioritize the various clean­ ing needs, starting with the most difficult and time-con­ suming to the easiest and smallest jobs. Next, devise a cleaning work schedule that extends over a period of time. (No spring cleaning fling can be accomplished overnight.) Each family member may choose particular times for their jobs that correspond with their schedules. Then, assign different weekly duties to each person, according to age and ability. Some tasks may require the efforts of two or more, in which case they may set an agreed tackling time and date. When trying to decide on which jobs to conquer first, the family might concentrate on their personal living area, such as a bedroom or work area. Since it is likely that each person will have more pride in cleaning their own area, the group project will get off to a successful start. The next organized step is to work from the top to the bottom; beginning with the highest level and moving downstairs. Outside house cleaning should be reserved for the first warm weather weekend. When establishing the cleaning timetable, it might be best to stagger hours so that cleaning supplies are not in multiple demand. It is also IS IT'S TIME TO CONQUER the spring cleaning challenge by enlisting the entire family in a home revitalisation pro­ gram. Include family members in the development of an organized cleaning plan. Then, when each person tackles chores according to a set schedule, the home quickly takes on a fresh, springtime appearance. 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