(StatePoint) Throw open those doors and windows -- there is no better cure for months of winter than some fresh spring air.
But with spring, comes spring cleaning. And if the thought of pulling out mops, buckets and brooms brings on more stress than serenity, remember that a few tricks and some great tunes can make cleaning easier and perhaps even fun.
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