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Show Coming out of the closet v Pnw You nx & Peegy Jones 'di Vi'MNf,' ami foggy Join are author of three best-selling book on ways i nr'iirii.'i' your housework to imprint' the quality of your life. The sisters are sharing their expertise with homeinaker on behalf of Triple ConeeiitrateJ Downy. "Dare to dump it!" in our motto; no if you haven't cooked with it, danced in it. sat on it, squeezed into it, mailed, read or watered it in the last twelve monthit, net rid of it because you'll never use it. Once the GIVE AWAYSELL box is full, empty it into a sack for a charity or gurage sale box. When the THROW AWAY box is full, dump it into trash bugs. The PUT AWAY box is for things that belong someplace else, perhaps in another room. Empty this box as you go along. The STORAGE box will streamline the closet of its infrequently used contents. Seldom used or seasonal items like party supplies, canning supplies and seasonal clothing or bedding can be kept in less active ac-tive storage areas like the attic, or under the stairs. Be sure to write down the contents con-tents of each box for future identification. Store only those things in good condition. condi-tion. Make necessary repairs and buy replacement parts for anything not complete. com-plete. Hand-me-downs will look more inviting in-viting to the receiver when they're clean and fresh. Wash them before you store them and use a good fabric softener, like Triple Concentrated Downy. If you have teenage children, assign the laundry detail to them, while you continue to sort through the closets. Triple Concentrated Concen-trated Downy comes in an easy-to-handle bottle with a convenient pour spout and a self-draining measuring cap, so it's simple sim-ple to use. Blankets and bedding should also be washed before you store them. To save space, pack them in empty luggage and when you unpack them they'll still smell nice and April fresh. Clutter can quickly take over your closets and your peace of mind. Join our campaign against chaos and use the four box method to make your closets come to order. Prf!Hy Jones ami Pain Young People called us the slob sisters until eight years ago when we cleaned up our act and got organized. We aided our transition from pigpen to paradise by tackling the chaos in the closets. We looked there because we realized that having a house clean with closets messy w as like being all dressed up with a dirty neck you're creating a good-looking front that won't make you feel too good. To follow our simple system, you'll need several cardboard boxes (the sturdy kind with lids). Label the four boxes GIVE AWAYSELL, THROW AWAY, PUT AWAY and STORAGE. Wear an apron with pockets to collect any small objects you'll find, end carry a scratch pad and pen to make i.ites of needed items like batteries or light bulbs. Start with your boxes at the front door, and move clockwise from closet to closet. |