Easy Spring Cleaning Tips

Easy Spring Cleaning Tips.

With so many nooks and crannies, cleaning your house from top to bottom can be an overwhelming task.

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Organizing expert Jeffrey Phillip and 'Good Housekeeping' Institute Cleaning Lab director Carolyn Forte are here to help.

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Here are 10 of their expert tips on how to tackle your home’s dirtiest and most forgotten spots.

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Stop more dirt from entering your house by using two doormats at the front door; one on the inside and one on the outside.

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Get rid of gross kitchen sink smells by running slivers of lemon rind and cold water through your garbage disposal.

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Toss drapes, curtains and throw pillows in the dryer for 15 minutes on the “air-only” cycle to freshen them up.

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Bring a bowl of water, lemon and vinegar to a boil in your microwave to steam clean any pesky stains.

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Rub a halved lemon against your cutting board to get rid of food stains and smells.

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Make stainless steel appliances sparkle by scrubbing them with a mixture of dish detergent and hot water.

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Organize your cluttered junk drawer with a nonslip liner and repurposed plates and bowls to store odds and ends.

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Freshen your shower drain by pouring a mixture of baking soda and table salt down it, followed by a cup of heated vinegar.

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Don’t forget to utilize your extendable duster by tackling ceiling fans, hanging lights, moldings and more.

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Quickly clean your child’s plastic toys by throwing them in the dishwater for a crystal or quick cycle, sans the heated dry