Spring cleaning tips and products to set up an organized home
Over the years, "GMA" has covered spring cleaning tips, tricks and products to help you effectively clean and organize your home.
"Good Morning America" lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto has shared her picks for top cleaning supplies on "The Right Stuff," for example, and in another segment, she delved into viral social media finds with buzz-worthy results.
Last year, we spoke with Ginger Perra, senior social media editor at Better Homes & Gardens, to talk us through the top picks from the Better Homes & Gardens Clean House Awards and we also tapped Sarah McAllister, the CEO and founder of GOCLEANCO, for cleaning hacks.
Plus, we're always on the lookout for the products you should know about (and the best deals!) to help you shop for what you need the most.
Below, find what you need to prepare for your next spring clean.
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Cleaning supplies
From your floors and rugs to your countertops, bathrooms and beyond, stock up on cleaning supplies to have everything you need on hand. McAllister recommended cleaning top to bottom, left to right, and working in a circle, one room at a time.
Bergamotto and Perra highlighted The BISSELL Little Green Multi-Purpose Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner, a "GMA" favorite, and the Method All-Purpose Cleaner Spray, respectively.
Bergamotto's other picks include the Scrub Daddy Damp Duster and the LABIGO Electric Spin Scrubber. Both are now on sale at Amazon.
You can also try the Koala Eco Multi-Purpose Kitchen Cleaner, with Australian lemon myrtle and mandarin essential oil, for cleaning around the kitchen and leaving a clean, natural scent behind. When cleaning is complete, light an odor-removing candle, kick back and relish in your accomplishment.
Organization supplies
Time to organize. First, take the time to declutter. Go through what you already own and purge what you don't want or need.
With clothes, for example, consider when you last wore a piece. Has it been in the back of your closet for a few seasons? Consider donating or selling. Want to wear it again? Bring it to the front of your closet and style it into your wardrobe. Gather special pieces and store them safely in storage bins or vacuum-sealed bags. Use shoe and jewelry organizers to tidy up your accessories. Place your summer essentials, like swimsuits, into boxes or bins for quick access.
Throughout the home, consider organizing your items into bins and labeling for easy access and less clutter. Get rid of anything expired and take note of what you bought but didn't use. Use filing cabinets or folders for paperwork, and try inserts and organizers to maintain structure in your kitchen drawers, desks and dressers.
Before you put your organized items back into place, dust, wipe down and vacuum the area so it's clean and ready to go.
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