How to Use spring-cleaning in a Sentence

spring-cleaning

noun
  • But that’s where a spring-cleaning checklist comes in.
    Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
  • But just where did the spring-cleaning tradition come from, and is there a right time to do it?
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Now is the time to declutter as well, which can be its own task on your spring-cleaning checklist.
    Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Among the many spring-cleaning jobs are those that don't take much time, like laundering the pet's bedding or dusting the ceiling fans.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Entryways have a habit of getting cluttered quickly, which makes this sleek storage bench a spring-cleaning helper.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2026
  • Your spring-cleaning checklist probably includes scrubbing kitchen counters, washing windows and organizing closets.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026

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