Easy Spring <br />Cleaning Tips.<br />With so many nooks and crannies,<br />cleaning your house from top to bottom<br />can be an overwhelming task. .<br />Organizing expert Jeffrey Phillip<br />and 'Good Housekeeping' Institute Cleaning <br />Lab director Carolyn Forte are here to help. .<br />Here are 10 of their expert tips on how to tackle<br />your home’s dirtiest and most forgotten spots. .<br />1. Stop more dirt from entering your house<br />by using two doormats at the front door;<br />one on the inside and one on the outside.<br />2. Get rid of gross kitchen sink smells by<br />running slivers of lemon rind and cold water<br />through your garbage disposal.<br />3. Toss drapes, curtains and throw pillows<br />in the dryer for 15 minutes on the “air-only”<br />cycle to freshen them up. .<br />4. Bring a bowl of water, lemon and<br />vinegar to a boil in your microwave to<br />steam clean any pesky stains. .<br />5. Rub a halved lemon against your cutting board<br />to get rid of food stains and smells. .<br />6. Make stainless steel appliances<br />sparkle by scrubbing them with a mixture<br />of dish detergent and hot water.<br />7. Organize your cluttered junk drawer with a<br />nonslip liner and repurposed plates and bowls to store odds and ends. .<br />8. Freshen your shower drain by pouring a<br />mixture of baking soda and table salt down it,<br />followed by a cup of heated vinegar. .<br />9. Don’t forget to utilize your<br />extendable duster by tackling ceiling fans,<br />hanging lights, moldings and more. .<br />10. Quickly clean your child’s plastic toys<br />by throwing them in the dishwater for a crystal<br />or quick cycle, sans the heated dry
