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The sun is setting later and later, the temps are rising, and...you're finally feeling motivated to tackle that pesky spring cleaning! Spring is in the air, and with it often comes a desire to say goodbye to excess and start fresh. If you're looking to take this year's spring cleaning to the next level but don't know where to begin, fear not. We spoke with nine cleaning experts who weighed in on the products that they swear by when scrubbing, organizing, decluttering, and more. Keep reading for their top picks.
Bissell AeroSlim Cordless Handheld Vacuum
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"One product that I love and that has been a game changer for my business is the Bissell Handheld Mini Vacuum. This vacuum is perfect for drawers, cabinets and shelves. It also comes with an attachment that helps you get to hard to reach spaces." - Katherine Picott, professional home organizer and founder of Tidy Milso
Stardrops The Pink Stuff The Miracle Cleaning Paste
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"This is a great product to use for spring cleaning. It is an abrasive cleaning agent that contains baking soda, quartz, and soap. It is perfect for scrubbing out grime without having to use bleach or more potent cleaners. You can use this for cleaning cookware, ovens, sinks among other things. It also comes in a spray that is great for attacking less grimy areas." - Jessica Samson, cleaning expert at Maids.com
Pinkpum Stackable Foldable Storage Baskets 4-Pack
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Amazon
"Every homeowner needs a closet organizer that can help keep the home clutter free. One of the best spring cleaning products I use every year is the Pinkpum Stackable Plastic Storage Basket-Foldable Closet Organizer. This closet organizer makes storing away items such as clothes, shoes, toys, and snacks easy." - Roman Peysakhovich, co-founder of Onedesk
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
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Amazon
"Magic Erasers are extremely effective when it comes to removing stubborn dirt and grime from household surfaces. They are a great tool especially for removing scuff marks from walls, cleaning a moldy shower curtain, and removing stubborn coffee and tea stains from bench tops and tables." - Adriana Aziz, operations manager at MaidForYou
Force of Nature Multi-Purpose Cleaner Kit
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Amazon
"Force of Nature is a powerful multi-purpose cleaner that is able to cut through grease, grime, soap scum, and sticky messes. Before major spring cleaning, I order new activator capsules that I put into my Force of Nature Electrolyzer. Each capsule produces one bottle of spray. I love that this cleaner is a deodorizer and disinfectant and is safe for my kids!" - Tyler Moore, founder of Tidy Dad
Dawn Ultra Dishwashing Liquid Soap
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"My first go to product for cleaning is Dawn dish soap. I use this product on so many different surfaces—be it the windows, mirrors, countertop surfaces, or baseboards, I use this multifunctional product in the kitchen and everywhere else. I simply dilute the product and it really does wonders and stretches my dollar." - Sandy Park, founder of Tidy with SPARK
Grove Co. Organic Lemon Essential Oil
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Grove Co.
"Lemon essential oil is a must for us. It's always in our supply kits for removing pesky label residue on jobs. Just add one to two drops on the label and it magically makes removing so easy—no more damaged nails or surfaces from scraping off labels. We also use lemon essential oil as a surface cleaner, too. It's a great deodorizer and cleaner, plus it has an energizing scent to it, which makes the daunting task of cleaning a little more uplifting. We add about six to eight drops of oil to a standard spray bottle full of water: adjust the ratio as you see fit. We also use a few drops on our dryer balls, too!" - Shannon Krause, chief operating offer at TidyNest
ToughBag Clear Trash Bags
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Amazon
"The thing I use most when spring cleaning is garbage bags! We use white for donations and black for trash to keep our piles straight. The change in weather is a great time to purge any clothing and seasonal decor you didn't use." - Laura Bostrom, owner of Everyday Order
BP Pro Drill Brush Attachment Set 11-Pieces
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Amazon
"It’s like a toilet brush head that you attach to a drill. It works great for removing pent-up grime and scum, and to clean grout from your bathroom and toilet." - Steve Evans, owner of Memphis Maids