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In fact, several tasks are better left for a different time of year, don’t need cleaning at all, or simply don’t benefit from being tackled solely in the springtime. While some seasonal decluttering and cleaning absolutely make sense in many areas of your home, you might be wasting precious time and energy on sorting, scrubbing, or polishing items that could wait. So before you pull everything out of your closets and dust every nook and cranny, hit pause and keep reading. These are the surprising things that you don’t need to spring clean, whether because they don’t need as much attention as you think or because a different season is better for maintenance.

Spring brings blooming flowers and warmer weather, but for allergy sufferers, it also marks the return of sneezing fits and itchy eyes. Even if you spend most of your time indoors, pollen and other outdoor allergens can still sneak into your home by clinging to clothes or drifting through open windows. The good news is that a fresh cleaning routine and some strategic prevention strategies can help you keep pesky allergens at bay. Whether you're dealing with a stuffy nose or just want a fresher space, here's how to allergy-proof your home and breathe a little easier this spring.

Prized for its good looks and durability, granite remains a popular choice for countertops, floors, and backsplashes. Granite is easy to care for and generally stain-resistant. Still, you’ll want to take precautions when cleaning granite countertops, especially with natural cleaners like vinegar and lemon that can damage the stone. By following these expert cleaning recommendations, you ensure your granite surfaces retain their natural beauty.

As winter turns to spring and spring cleaning is fully underway, odds are you’ll be making a trip or two to the local thrift store to drop off those items that you simply don’t need anymore. So, to help you declutter with purpose, we’ve spoken to an industry expert about the most wanted spring donations at thrift stores, plus how you can better prep items before donating them, to ensure they get sold rather than discarded.

When it comes to fighting odors in your home, certain places are more prone to smells than others (looking at you, kitchen trash can). But instead of simply coating the offending area with air freshener or lighting a candle to mask the odor, learn how to address unwanted smells at the source. Vanesa Amaro, Clorox spokesperson and TikTok’s "Queen of Cleaning," is sharing how to effectively eliminate odors—and prevent them from returning.

When it comes to household chores, the bedroom often feels like the easy zone. All you have to do is tidy up the nightstands, change the sheets, run the vacuum, and you’re good to go, right? Well, not quite. While your bedroom might appear fairly clean (aside from maybe some clothes littering a chair or bench), there’s a good chance it’s harboring hidden dirt, dust, and germs in places you rarely think to check. Fortunately, once you know where those sneaky spots are hiding—and how to clean them properly—keeping your bedroom clean is easier than you think. Keep reading to discover the dirtiest places in your bedroom that you’ve probably been overlooking.