Why spring cleaning still matters

Beyond tradition, spring cleaning is a useful annual checkpoint for tasks that don't fit into a weekly routine — washing windows, cleaning behind furniture, sorting through closets — which tend to accumulate if never scheduled.

Work through the house systematically

Tackling one room fully before moving to the next, rather than doing a little of everything across the whole house, tends to produce a more finished result and feels less overwhelming.

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