Summer Cleaning

Summer cleaning, something that no one really wants to do. But, if you want to keep up a clean, organized and stress-free home, it’s a crucial thing to undertake. But finding the motivation to do such a task can be challenging, not to worry, we at North Shore Mini Storage are experts on all things summer cleaning. We will give you 5 ways to get motivated for summer cleaning.

5 Ways to Get Motivated for Summer Cleaning

You can use this advice for tons of other aspects of your cleaning routine.

1. Give An Incentive

No one likes to do something for nothing, so give yourself some motivation for completing something. Dragging your self off the couch to start the cleaning is maybe the most painful part about it. Some ideas for motivation could be food; allow yourself your favourite meal after you go finish, Entertainment; put off watching that show you love until you finish. You get the idea, reward yourself at the end.

2. Set Time

Setting aside a few hours in the day (3-4) specifically for spring-cleaning will give you the extra motivation you need to get it done. Once you have an idea of when you will finish, it’s easier to start. Pick a day, set a few hours aside and get started.

3. De-Clutter

Trying to clean a cluttered home is like trying to wash your car in the rain, there isn’t a point. If you have too many things inside your home, try getting rid of a few things or putting them into self storage. This will make the spring-cleaning much easier and free up space in your home.

4. Tune In

Music as a motivator is a great way to get started and keep it up. Grab your radio, computer, whatever you need and blast your favourite tunes. Playing music will keep you entertained as well as give you a mood boost.

5. Create a List

By making a list before you begin, you are better able to see what you need to do. It becomes much less daunting when you actually know what you need to do. It also helps to organize tasks and you can complete the toughest ones first, like cleaning out the garage.

Don’t let summer cleaning get you down, use these motivation tips are you will be done before you know it.

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Mike Olsen

18:58 16 Oct 19

This is inexpensive storage that operates 100% as advertised - they do not offer 24/7 access and do not charge 24/7 access pricing. They are incredibly responsive to requests to unlock doors and provide access. It is not fancy but if you need a clean, dry place to store your stuff, you can't beat these guys. Don't expect bells and/or whistles but you also won't be paying for them.

Dave Shirlaw

01:54 10 Jun 19

Have to phone to have buildings unlocked. Annoying.

megan chow

23:06 21 May 19

sara ~

01:04 25 Sep 18

Prices are 1/2 the price of other storage units but it shuts down (locked gates) from 10 am - 6 pm except if you have the enormous ground level outside facing units. Those hours are impossible. The technology getting items up to the second story is an actual forklift thats made stationary. You balance your items up the forklift (and you raise the wooden pallet up yourself) Then you must walk up stairs and hope their is a dolly available to wind precariously around tiny turning hallways. Budget carpentry and ancient carpet in the units. The trolleys sound and feel like their from 1980's and are either coached to disobey or they keep their own counsel. They say its secure but I had a neighbor pick something up and they weren't even asked for permission. I explicitly stated only I was to have access. They said they do not let it happen. The locks are your own, but the flip closure is attached by 3/4 wood screws easily and possibly quite quietly could be opened and emptied with no one batting an eye. A kid could detach it with anything. They have "24 hour security" which means a guy lives on site. Does he/she have CCTV access? Probably not, nor would you want that job. Are there motion sensors? Not likely as sometimes the lights won't turn on and finding a switch in the straggly wandering corridors is impossible. They do not offer insurance. You have to sign forms saying all the things you will and won't do, but they are not liable if anything happens: theft, fire, water, vandals, pests etcSo despite all those complaints, its still 4/5 only because of the prices.