Each year offers new experiences, a bit more insight, and the increasing awareness that some areas of your home are left unattended. This is where spring cleaning comes into play — a seasonal prompt to finally address the chores we’ve been putting off.

What Does Spring Cleaning Entail?

Spring cleaning goes beyond your regular weekly tidy-up. It’s an extensive, meticulous clean that surpasses merely wiping surfaces or giving the bathroom a hasty glance. It involves tackling the spots that are easily overlooked — the concealed, hard-to-access, or simply forgotten areas within your home.

The list of overlooked areas can accumulate rapidly, and facing a lengthy to-do list can feel daunting. To prevent becoming bogged down in indecision, begin by streamlining your checklist. Concentrate on one or two tasks in each room — particularly those you know you’ve been neglecting. Perhaps it’s scrubbing the interior of the microwave, addressing a puzzling stain on the couch, or finally vacuuming beneath the bed. Even arranging your cleaning supplies can make future cleaning seem less overwhelming.

Drawing from our own spring cleaning journeys, we’ve compiled a list of useful starting points. From thoroughly cleaning large appliances to intelligent floor care solutions, we’ve tested and curated 10 of our most recommended spring cleaning products. Many are budget-conscious, with several clever cleaning hacks available for under $10.

These tools and suggestions are intended to make your spring cleaning less intimidating — and ideally, so achievable that you’ll be motivated to maintain them throughout the year. This way, next year’s spring cleaning won’t seem like such an insurmountable task.