While most of it can be done any time of year, a thorough spring cleaning is a great way to say 'good-bye winter,hello spring.

• Before washing, vacuum up loose dirt and cobwebs.
• Most painted surfaces can handle warm water or a mild solution of liquid dishwashing detergent and warm water.
• Start washing at the bottom and work your way up to avoid dirty water running down and leaving streaks.
• Before washing window panes, dust away loose dirt and cobwebs.
• Clean glass with store-bought cleaning solutions or mix your own (try i-part vinegar and 1- part hot water
• For window screens, wash with warm water and mild dishwashing liquid, scrub with a brush and rinse well.
Window coverings
• Launder your machine- washable draperies (check labels first).
• Dry clean fabric shades.
• Wipe down wood, metal and vinyl blinds.
• Shampoo your carpets and rugs.
• Polish the hardwood
• Scrub and polish other floors
• Strip and re wax vinyl or linoleum flooring.
• Steam clean upholstery. Vacuum out your vents.
• Take down light fixtures and clean them.
• Wash out the trash cans
• Move furniture and clean the areas behind and underneath it.
• Remove books and knick-knacks and clean shelves thoroughly.
• Re-seal grout.
• Clean and organize closets storage areas and the attic.
• Donate unused items to charity and safely discard medications and cosmetics.