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Spring Cleaning for Dummies
Spring is (finally) in the air. You look around and suddenly you feel a strong desire to throw open the windows and let the sunshine in. Then you notice the layers of clutter and other unspeakables that have accumulated in the winter months. Spring cleaning seems like an insurmountable task and Mom’s far away. Fortunately, there is help to be had.

You may have someone who tidies up on the regular, but perhaps you need something more to really get your place in shape. Spring Cleaning service is for the heavy-duty hibernator, offering to remedy even “unbearable squalor” and whatever you’ve been hoarding. Zen Home Cleaning offers environment-friendly cleaning and an organic chocolate on your pillow. White Glove Elite (212-684-4460), started by a pair of actors, offers to pair your specific cleaning needs with someone who specializes in your particular grime gripe.

So your place is now sparkling clean. But what are you going to do with that stuff you’d love to shed like an old parka? Materials For the Arts will take what you don’t need (they’re looking for furniture, computer equipment and lots more) and distribute it to local artists and educators who do. They’ll come pick it up and it’s tax deductible.

Can’t say goodbye? The Box Butler’s unique storage solution will bring huge recyclable plastic storage bins to your door, come pick them up when you’ve filled them, and keep them safe and sound. The best part: You can go to their web site anytime, see your stuff, identify things you actually need, and have them bring it back.