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, ...

In an earlier, dirtier era, a thorough post-winter scrubbing was a labor-intensive necessity. Today, the tradition lives on as an annual rite of purification and renewal. The American Cleaning ...

When it comes to spring cleaning, it can be challenging to get yourself motivated for the task. It’s time-consuming and can be labor-intensive, but there is no better feeling than completing the job.

Life often slows down in the winter: fewer guests, fewer plans, chores put off due to 5 p.m. sunsets. But that’s where a spring-cleaning checklist comes in. Springtime is synonymous with a clean and ...