Australian House & Garden

SPRING-CLEANING ESSENTIALS

Spring is the season for bursts of energy and enthusiasm and, for some people, that means one thing: spring cleaning. “Regular cleaning keeps things hygienic and looking tidy, but you rarely get into the darkest corners,” says Elke Keeley, co-founder of cleaning company UrbanYou. “Spring cleaning addresses areas that aren’t always visible – inside cabinets, drawers, the pantry, air vents and light fittings.” Ideally you should aim to do a deep clean of

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