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?

The idea of spring cleaning always sounds like a good one, but when it’s time to do it, you’d rather be doing anything else.

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, ...

Spring cleaning, often heralded as a fresh start, can feel like an overwhelming hurdle for many. As the seasons shift in 2025, the thought of decluttering closets, scrubbing floors, or tackling ...

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 ...