Purify the air -
Improve the air quality of your home by leaving the windows open for a few hours. This will release the stagnant air that filled your house all winter.
Flush the drains -
To keep drains unclogged, pour a cup of white distilled vinegar down them once every two weeks. Allow the mixture to sit for 30 minutes, then run cold water to flush it out.
Clean behind your furniture -
Pull furniture away from walls and vacuum behind and under the items. This will also air vent the space while you're back there cleaning thoroughly.
Dust your ceiling fans -
Cleaning ceiling fans can be a dirty job, so protect your space by putting an old sheet on the floor, covering an area about twice the span of the blades.
Freshen up your curtains -
Put your dryer to work and toss drapes and curtains in there for 15 minutes on the 'air-only' cycle. Then rehang them immediately to avoid wrinkles.
Use coffee filters on screens -
If your TV screen is filled with fingerprints and smudges, use this streak-free method that won't scratch: glide a coffee filter over the screen.
Clean up your bookshelves -
Clean up your shelves and reorganize your books. You can alphabetize, coordinate by color, or sort by size.
Double up on doormats -
Trap more dirt by using two mats, one outside the door and one inside. To refresh, vacuum on both sides, hose off, and then air-dry.
'The Great Wave off Kanagawa' - Katsushika Hokusai painted this instantly recognizable work in Japan between 1829-33. It is part of his famous 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji' series.
Clean your old shoes with baking soda - For an easy refresh, simply sprinkle baking soda inside the shoes and let sit overnight.