Your No-Stress Spring Cleaning Playbook: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Fresher Home

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The first warm breeze of spring arrives, and suddenly you notice the dust bunnies congregating under the couch, the grimy window screens, the closet stuffed with things you haven’t touched since last March. Spring cleaning looms like a mountain you’re supposed to summit in a single weekend.

Here’s the thing: it doesn’t have to feel that way.

Spring cleaning works best when you approach it as a series of small, manageable tasks rather than one overwhelming marathon. With the right strategy, tools, and mindset, you can transform your space without burning out. This guide breaks down the process into actionable steps, backed by expert advice, so you can tackle deep cleaning at your own pace.

Why spring cleaning matters (beyond the obvious)

Beyond the satisfaction of a sparkling home, spring cleaning serves a practical health function. Winter months mean sealed windows, recirculated air, and accumulated dust, pet dander, and allergens that settle into every corner of your living space.

Allison Evans, co-founder of Branch Basics, emphasized...