Spring cleaning feels like the buzzword of the moment. We're either thinking about it, talking about it, or doing it, but this can leave us pondering one question: why is spring cleaning a thing?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. This year, 8 in 10 Americans plan to participate in spring cleaning, ...

As we approach the time to tuck away those winter jackets, the season change also brings the opportunity to refresh and declutter our homes. Whether your spring cleaning plans include a thorough ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As the seasons shift and the air outside finally starts to get warm enough to throw open the windows and let the dust out, a lot of people ...

We all know that spring cleaning our homes is good for us, both mentally and physically. The same goes for donating unused and no-longer-wanted items, especially in the age of overconsumption. However ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. Updated on March 28 to include comments from Heather Aiello and Amelia ...

If the phrase "out with the old, in with the new" had a season, it would be springtime. Once it arrives, the days of your too-warm flannel sheets and jeans you haven't worn in ages are numbered. Along ...

Spring cleaning can go much deeper than just dusting and decluttering — it’s the perfect time to upgrade your cleaning routine with smart gadgets that make the job easier. Whether it’s a robot vacuum ...

Spring is a time for fresh starts, and as flowers bloom and temperatures rise, many of us feel the urge to freshen up our home environment. Spring cleaning not only creates a visually appealing space ...