How to Get Your Home Ready for Spring, According to Home Depot Experts

13.03.2024 - 21:29 / thespruce.com / Christianna Silva

The first day of spring (March 19) is quickly approaching, and with that comes time for spring cleaning, spring gardening, spring weather, and spring pollinators.

But preparing your home, yard, and garden can start to feel daunting—that’s where Home Depot comes in. We got a chance to consult their experts on their top tips to prepare your home for spring.

“Cleaning and organizing the house can enhance mental well-being and inspire healthy habits throughout the season,” Home Depot said in a press release. It added that you can make cleaning much easier—and, dare I say, fun—with the right tools."

These expert tips will have your home shining and your garden blooming in no time.

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The experts at The Home Depot encouraged us to start our spring refreshes by ensuring floors are scrubbed, shiny, and clean. Their favorite floor cleaner is set to make hardwood and laminate floors look shiny and new in no time.

The winter season calls us inside—sometimes, that means we’re facing pesky scuff marks from snow boots to couch scoots. If scuff marks have made their way onto your walls, spring is the perfect time to make sure they’re clean and spiffy, too.

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If you’re looking for a cleaning tool that’s a bit more aggressive, or that can reach the particularly hard-to-reach spots, Home Depot recommended a powerful soap scrubber might be the choice for you. If not, you can use classic handheld scrubbers and sponges to make sure your tile, fiberglass, siding, and walls are as clean as can be.

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Beyond your walls and floors, spring sunshine is going to be making its way into your home—and you probably want to clear the way. That includes making sure your windows,