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Even though spring is usually known as the time for deep-cleaning, there's no reason you can't get a head start on your list of spring cleaning chores right now (with the exception of maybe waiting for some warm weather to clean up the yard). You might even be able to make spring cleaning a much smaller event in your home if you tackle a few things ahead of time. Grab your gear and check out these tips.

Vacuum your blinds;
The best way to keep your window blinds clean and looking like new is to remove dust from them weekly. Using the dusting brush attachment on your vacuum, remove the dust from your blinds starting from the top slat, from left to right. Close the blinds in reverse and repeat on the opposite side.

Keep your windows sparkling;
To clean your windows, wait for a cool, cloudy day and spray a glass cleaner onto the glass, wiping it with a clean microfiber cloth to avoid streaking. Avoid a common window-cleaning mistake by brushing or vacuuming dust from the window frame before wetting the surface.

Freshen up your shower curtain;
To banish moldy spots, throw your plastic or vinyl curtain in the washing machine with a little detergent and bleach (if the curtain is white or clear) and add two or three old white towels for extra cleaning agitation. Then either hang the curtain to dry or put it in the dryer on low heat for three to four minutes or on air fluff only. To keep it fresher longer, stretch the curtain out after each shower to help moisture dissipate.

Freshen up your microwave;
Make caked-on grime inside your microwave easier to wipe off by heating a cup of water, several tablespoons of vinegar and a lemon cut into thin slices on high until the microwave's window is steamy. Let the bowl sit for five minutes before you open the door, then wipe the inside clean with ease.

There are all kinds of methods and hacks for cleaning just about everything — some of them more effective than others. There are golden rules, 15-minute and 20-minute rules and various stages of cleaning, which instruct you to follow two, three or up to five steps to help ensure that your home is spotless at all times. But, at the end of the day, most people are just looking for the best cleaning tips to help them clean faster, more effectively and less frequently. If you don’t want to do it yourself, that is okay. Just call us!