Week in and week out, you probably do the usual dusting, sweeping and mopping around your home. But come spring, it’s a good time to do a deep clean. Take the time and make the effort to clean the parts you usually skip over in the weekly rush to get the cleaning done.

Swipe through to make sure you’re hitting all the items on the spring cleaning checklist.

If you don't clean your ceilings and walls all that often, the beginning of spring is a great time. First, use a dust mop to brush away any cobwebs and dust. Then, use a damp rag to thoroughly wipe down the walls and ceiling if you can manage it.

Clean the baseboards. First, dust them thoroughly (a dryer sheet works well for this). Then, using a clean rag dipped in a water and detergent solution, wide them down carefully. You could also use a mild spray cleanser.

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If shampooing your carpet and rugs is a once-in-a-while thing, spring the time to do it. Whether you hire pros, or rent a cleaner from a nearby store, commit to getting those fuzzy surfaces cleaned up. Vacuum thoroughly first, of course, and when you’re done throw open the windows to let the fresh spring air in to dry the rugs.

Spring cleaning week is a good time to reseal your grout lines. Porous grout easily absorbs dirt and stains, so you’ll want to first clean it thoroughly—an old toothbrush works well for this—and then seal the grout against future staining with a commercial grout sealer, which you can get at home improvement stores. Apply it with a small foam brush.

In the bedrooms, flip or rotate mattresses and wash mattress pads if you use them. Wash the comforter or duvet cover. If the throw pillows have removable covers, run them through the wash. If they don’t, put the pillows outside on a sunny day to freshen them up.

Pull out the vacuum and those upholstery tools you probably never use, and give your upholstered furniture, like chairs and couches, a good going-over. Clean behind and beneath the cushions with the vacuum, and use a rag dipped in a water and mild detergent solution to spot clean any spills.

As you go through the house cleaning, take the opportunity to get organized. If the closet’s a mess, reorganize it, getting rid of stuff you don’t need as you go. Reorganize the pantry, tossing old and expired items. If you’ve been thinking the dinner plates would really be better in this cabinet instead of that one, now’s the time to rearrange.

Tend to your windows. Clean not only the windows themselves, but take the screens out and give them a good washing, too. You’ll be amazed at how much dust and dirt collects in them. While you’re at it, clean your sliding doors tracks, too. Finally, don’t forget the window treatments. If you can’t put them in the washer, take them down and shake them off outside.

Turn your spring cleaning efforts to the outside of your home, too. Dig out that pressure washer from the back of the shed or rent one at a local home center, and get to work. Power wash your home’s exterior, outdoor furniture, your driveway, walkways—whatever’s wallowing in winter’s grime.

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Light fixtures and ceiling fans are often neglected throughout the year, so add them to your spring cleaning checklist. Dust them (first cover any nearby furniture with an old sheet) thoroughly, then use a damp rag to finish the job.