Spring cleaning checklist: How to clean everything at home - Reviewed

Have you created your spring cleaning checklist yet? No? We're not surprised. If the thought of tackling the mess that you call home scares you more than Punxsutawney Phil's shadow does the groundhog himself, we're here to help.

We've got 31 essential spring cleaning tips lined up for the month of March, one for each day. Not only does this make deep-cleaning your home approachable and organized, it makes it easy with step-by-step how-to instructions, photos, videos, and more. Got crusty grime on your shower head? No problem. How about a soup-splattered microwave? We've got you covered.

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A pile of cast-iron skillets on a light grey surface.

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