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After all, what else do you have to do? DUST Dust in human environments—especially homes, offices, and vehicles where we spend the most time—contains tiny particles of waste matter. This includes human hair, animal dander, textile fibers, minerals and dirt (from outdoors), insect waste, and skin cells. When you see a fine layer of dust collecting on bookshelves, it’s chock full of pollutants. Gross.

1. Schedule time Many of us are always on the go. Our schedules are full and our to-do list continues to grow. It’s no surprise that spring cleaning often gets pushed back when other things pop up in our lives. But it’s something that shouldn’t be so quickly moved in our schedules. Spring cleaning is a time to reset and refresh our homes for the warmer weather.

Regularly clean high-traffic surfaces Some cold and flu viruses can survive on outside surfaces for 24 hours or more. Be sure to clean and disinfect shared surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs, especially if there’s a sick member of your family. Use a Libman microfiber sponge cloth and a germ-killing disinfectant spray to wipe down shared surfaces like kitchen counters, light switches, faucet and toilet handles, TV remotes and door knobs.

1. Tops of doors and picture frames. These sneaky spots are a magnet for dust. Use a feather duster to go over the tops of doors and the edges of photo frames to get rid of dust once and for all and provide relief for the allergy sufferers in the house.

This season, consider gathering your family together to do something special to help others. After all, giving back is one of the best ways to spread holiday cheer. So many organizations can use volunteer help at this time. We’ve come up with some ideas to make an impact in your community.

Treat stains immediately. Never allow time for a spill or stain to settle beyond the surface which can make the stain harder to remove. To easily tackle any stain, the American Cleaning Institute has a helpful stain removal chart for nearly every stain imaginable. Overnight guests? Use a microfiber mop to easily and quickly clean tubs and showers without having to get inside or get wet.

1. Pick one room Don’t overwhelm yourself. Break down your decluttering tasks by room or area. Then select just one room or area at a time that you’d like to work on. Begin examining the room’s contents - from furniture to closets to drawers - to see what you can tackle first.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 25% of homeowners polled with two-car garages, fill it with so much stuff that they can’t park even one car inside, and 32% fit one, but not two cars inside. For those in cold winter locales, parking a car outside can be especially inconvenient. Tackle that garage before winter sets in with these Libman products: