April 13

Vacuum Everything

Use vacuum attachments or the floor nozzle on the walls, furniture and baseboards. Empty the canister or bag for maximum effectiveness. Then throw everything — plastic toys, shower caddies, even sturdy knick-knacks — into the dishwasher for a once-a-year cleaning.

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April 20

Summer Sheets Swap

Replace your heavy winter linens with spring and summer bedding. Air out your comforters, quilts and duvets, then have everything cleaned for storage until fall.


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