{"id":4121,"date":"2019-01-21T08:21:24","date_gmt":"2019-01-21T08:21:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extraspace.corsivalab.com\/sg\/chinese-new-year-spring-cleaning-hacks\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T06:39:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T06:39:12","slug":"chinese-new-year-spring-cleaning-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extraspaceasia.com\/sg\/chinese-new-year-spring-cleaning-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Chinese New Year Spring Cleaning Hacks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--vcv no format--><!-- vcwb\/dynamicElementComment:7e8bd4c9 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-7e8bd4c9\" class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-7e8bd4c9\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><!-- vcwb\/dynamicElementComment:f748d62d --><\/p>\n<div id=\"el-f748d62d\" class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-f748d62d\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-f748d62d\"><!-- vcwb\/dynamicElementComment:c0cbe6ff --><\/p>\n<div class=\"vce-text-block\">\n<div id=\"el-c0cbe6ff\" class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-c0cbe6ff\">\n<p>Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and while we are excited about the long holiday, we should also look forward to expelling \u2018negative energy\u2019 by spring cleaning our homes thoroughly. Time to rid the bad, and welcome another year of good fortune!<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few hacks to make spring cleaning less painful:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5138\" src=\"https:\/\/extraspaceasia.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/Hatch-a-Master-Plan-for-your-Spring-Cleaning.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"848\" height=\"565\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Hatching a Master Plan<\/h2>\n<p>Rome was not built in a day; the same theory applies to spring cleaning.<\/p>\n<p>To reduce stress from the fact that Chinese New Year is just days away, it helps to start an organised routine.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Make a checklist of cleaning tasks<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>You will be surprised that having a clear task list will make your spring cleaning a lot easier and less stressful.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Set a specific time for spring cleaning<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Set aside 30 \u2013 45-minute intervals for cleaning. Focus on cleaning and treat yourself to a well-deserved break after.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Prioritise cleaning tasks<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you do not have enough time, it will be better to prioritise where to start. The best place to start is usually the main living space where your guest will spend the most time!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5137\" src=\"https:\/\/extraspaceasia.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/Gear-Up-for-Your-Spring-Cleaning.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"859\" height=\"558\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Gear up!<\/h2>\n<p>What is spring cleaning without the proper gear? Ensure that you are well-equipped with your broom, dustpan, gloves and others. Having your cleaning tools on standby will save you lots of time and energy. Less time spent searching for tools, and more time for actual cleaning!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5136\" src=\"https:\/\/extraspaceasia.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/Be-Merciless-during-spring-cleaning.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"848\" height=\"565\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Be completely MERCILESS<\/h2>\n<p>Identify belongings that you have not used in the last six months. Then clear them out and make space for the new stuff in 2019!<\/p>\n<p>Remember, there\u2019s only so much space you have at home. Make sure these spaces <strong>#sparkjoy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bonus tip:<\/strong> if you cannot bear to part with your old and precious items, why not store them with us at <a href=\"https:\/\/extraspaceasia.com.sg\/\">Extra Space Asia<\/a>?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/vcwb\/dynamicElementComment:c0cbe6ff --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/vcwb\/dynamicElementComment:f748d62d --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/vcwb\/dynamicElementComment:7e8bd4c9 --><!--vcv no format--><br \/>\n<strong>By:<\/strong>\u00a0Gary Phua<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and while we are excited about the long holiday, we should also look forward to expelling \u2018negative energy\u2019 by spring cleaning our homes thoroughly. Time to rid the bad, and welcome another year of good fortune! 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