Spring Cleaning

20 Tried-and-true cleaning methods

Christina Caldwell — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Sometimes it’s best to stick with the classics. With a dizzying amount of cleaning products on the market, it’s tough to choose what product is right for the job. These old home remedies and simple solutions give you a bang for your buck without the gimmicks.

5 Best blogs for spring-cleaning inspiration

Heather Terveen — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

As we bid adieu to winter and usher in spring, it's the perfect time to purge, clean and organize. For some of us, spring cleaning seems daunting and downright tedious, but it doesn't have to be. Check out our best blog picks for spring-cleaning inspiration.

5 Germ-filled things in your kitchen

Sherri Kuhn — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Got germs? There are so many places for germs to hide in your home — and your kitchen may be the worst. We found five places where germs hide the most, and we know how to stop them in their tracks.

Spring clean your home storage

Jessica Watson — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0700

It's time to spring clean again, and those shelves and drawers you've been using to store the extras in your home have taken on a life of their own. A few new organization ideas will bring new life and more room to your storage spaces.

Spring clean your finances

Sarah Brooks — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Spring is in the air — and we thought it’d be a good idea to not only spring clean your house, but also your finances. What a perfect time to get your house, money and budget in order, for good!

Spring cleaning: Closet edition

Jana Randall — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0800

Spring is upon us, and you know what that means: time for spring cleaning! Here are some great tips and tricks to clean out your closet and make room for those adorable new spring threads.

Your 10-minute spring cleaning guide

Sarah Brooks — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0800

Ten minutes a day to a cleaner home? Yes, please! Trust us, it's possible. Even with busy work schedules, messy children and a husband to take care of, we all have a spare 10 minutes per day to devote to cleaning.

Make the most of your spring-cleaning yard sale

Sarah Brooks — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0800

Spring cleaning isn't just about deep cleaning bathrooms and organizing hall closets, it's about decluttering and getting rid of junk you no longer need. There's no better way to rid your house of all that excess than by having a yard sale!

Spring cleaning: Bathroom edition

Sarah Brooks — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 01:06:00 -0800

When spring cleaning this year, pay extra attention to the bathrooms. A bathroom should resemble that of a luxury hotel — sparkling clean, sophisticated and a place that puts your mind at ease.

Spring cleaning: How to handle unused credit cards

Kat Robinson — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0800

In preparation for spring, we'll help you make sure you're not overloaded on unnecessary credit cards with simple and easy tips to clear up any financial cobwebs lurking in your wallet.

Working Mom 3.0: Spring clean for clarity

Stephanie Taylor Christensen — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0800

Spring cleaning is the perfect time to clear your home, home office , but how do you get it all done when you're a work-at-home mom? In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen offers expert tips on easy ways to simplify your life this spring.

4 Ways to celebrate Chinese New Year

Maria Mora — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0800

Welcome the coming spring as you celebrate Chinese New Year with the whole family. During this festive holiday, teach your children about Chinese culture and reflect on the spirit of renewal. Try these four family-friendly ways to celebrate the year of the snake.

Spring cleaning is always in season

SheKnows Living Editors — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:06:00 -0700

Lemon scents wafting through the halls. Dust bunnies banished. Crisp, clean curtains waving in the wind. Ahhh, it's time for spring cleaning... even if it's not spring.

Closet clean-out: Spring 2012

David Zyla — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0700

You've been putting this off for weeks, but now the temperature is rising and you are roasting in your corduroy, suede and cashmere. Now is the perfect time to face your closet and decide what stays and what goes to make room for your new spring clothes!

Alternatives to throwing away old items

Karen Miner — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Spring cleaning season is in full swing, and you’re bound to have piles of household items that you no longer need or want. How will you get rid of all that clutter?

Spring clean your inbox

Katherine Martinelli — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home. Welcome the new season with open arms and an organized inbox. All those emails may seem insurmountable, but it’s easier to tackle than it seems.

Spring cleaning tips for the pantry and freezer

Karen Miner — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 05:00:00 -0700

Spring has sprung and that means one thing: It’s time to get organized and purge last year’s clutter! But when you get to the spring cleaning the kitchen, keep in mind that some things might not need to go into the garbage as soon as you think.

Working Mom 3.0: Spring cleaning sanity savers

Stephanie Taylor Christensen — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:00:00 -0700

Spring cleaning offers a way to feel more in control of your hurried life, and a sense of starting the new season with a lighter load. But when you work from home and raise kids, it’s hard to find the time.

Bachelorette runner-up Chris Lambton’s spring-cleaning tips for your yard

Heather Terveen — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:17:00 -0700

Spring is here and your backyard is beginning to bloom -- it’s time to throw on some gardening gloves and hit the dirt. Bachelorette runner-up and star of HGTV’s new show Going Yard Chris Lambton shares his spring-cleaning tips for sprucing up your yard.

Best apps for the iPhone: Spring cleaning apps

Laura Willard — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0700

Between the useful functions your iPhone serves and the entertainment it provides, you might have your iPhone glued to your hand during your waking hours. We do, too. You've heard the saying "There's an app for that" -- and there is! We're bringing you fun and useful apps for your iPhone every week. With less than two weeks left in March, it's time to get serious about spring cleaning. Try one of these five apps to help you tackle your spring cleaning to-do list.

Tips to help you spring clean your kitchen

Claire Gallam — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:44:00 -0700

Besides warmer temperatures, beautiful flowers and longer days, spring also brings with it a sense of rejuvenation. Trees wake up, produce blooms and we awake from our winter blues with a burst of energy. For millions, this burst of energy is put right to work by doing some "spring cleaning" in their houses. For me? The biggest spring cleaning task revolves around the room I'm in 99 percent of the time, the kitchen.