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Speed up chores with music—create a playlist of upbeat songs to keep you motivated as you clean and make the time fly.

START AT THE TOP

Begin your cleanup with the upper floors of your house. Focus on one room at a time and complete each space before going to the next so you can see the reward of your hard work. Clean each room from top to bottom to let dust and dirt settle on the floors before you vacuum.

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Reclaim your space by de-cluttering. Sort your stuff into keep, donate or toss piles, and pack what you keep in clear, wheeled storage bins so it’s easy to find and move.

LAUNDRY DAY

Make sure you start each spring day with fresh-out-of-the-wash clothes and linens. Tackle one load a day, and select a detergent formula that comes packed with stain-fighting and brightening power.

PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

Use environmentally friendly cleaning products. Their biodegradable ingredients work just as hard as regular products, without harsh chemicals or fumes—perfect for keeping your kids and pets safe and sound.

SWEEP UP IN SECONDS

What’s so special about microfiber? It’s lightweight and long-lasting, trapping dirt, dust and allergens efficiently with its natural static charge, and you can use it wet or dry on almost any surface—scratch-free.

BRIGHTEN YOUR BATH

Reawaken your bath by making it sparkle again. Ready-to-use ZEP Mold and Mildew Stain Remover quickly dissolves mold and mildew stains to instantly brighten most bathroom surfaces.

KITCHEN SAVER

A 2-in-1 cleaner combats grease and grime while eliminating odors caused by household bacteria. Keeping surfaces clean also cuts down on your chances of catching a pesky spring cold. Try Fantastik Anti-Bacterial All-Purpose Cleaner.

IN THE BAG

A kitchen bag with a drawstring, such as Husky Kitchen Bags, makes a great temporary laundry sack. Hang it on a hook or door knob as you clean out closets and cupboards so you can toss in any stray socks, linens or fabric.

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Clean, clear windows make any room feel lighter and cleaner simply by letting more light in. When cleaning your windows, wipe the inside up and down, and the outside left to right. If you end up with streaks, you’ll know which side they’re on.

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Protect your floors from scratches with furniture pads. These budget-friendly felt disks attach to the bottom of your furniture legs, making for a scuff-free space.

FRESHEN UP

Keep your home smelling fresh by cleaning your floors with an antibacterial disinfectant such as Lavender Odoban Concentrate. Got an active family on the go this summer? You can even deodorize shoes by spraying funky footwear with this solution.

BUST THAT DUST

Once you’ve completed all of the big tasks, give your home one last sweep. Give pillows and drapes a quick swipe with a lint roller. For dusty blinds, use an antistatic spray after cleaning to keep dust from clinging on—and scoop up those dust bunnies under your sofa and fridge with an adjustable vacuum hose or Swiffer.

FINISHING TOUCHES

Ensure high-traffic surfaces—such as door knobs and light switches—are smudge- and germ-free by wiping them down with sanitizing wipes. Store a container of all-purpose Clorox Disinfecting Wipes in each room for fast and easy cleanup.