Maintain a healthy home environment by cleaning these areas and items once a week.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Claire Flannery / Period Media One of the hardest things about deep cleaning your home is setting aside the time to do it.

You don't need to clean your whole house on the weekend, but a few important areas can make a big difference. Pros share their weekend cleaning must-dos.

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I am very good at keeping to my weekly chores, but a deep cleaning schedule, I'll admit, has not been on my radar. I rarely deep-clean any space in my home until it becomes essential. Don't get me ...

Lindsey Ellefson is Lifehacker’s Features Editor. She currently covers study and productivity hacks, as well as household and digital decluttering, and oversees the freelancers on the sex and ...

Vacuuming may be part of your regular cleaning schedule, but how often do you give those carpets a major deep clean? We asked ...

Use this checklist to get your home and outdoor spaces ready for the new season. Spring is here and that means it’s time to give your home a well-deserved cleaning. Have you noticed that during the ...

There’s more to spring cleaning than dusting off the cobwebs in your house. In the same way that your physical space can become cluttered, your schedule can be a hot mess, too. After all, it doesn’t ...

Clear rules, fair chore splits, and regular check-ins help roommates keep kitchens, bathrooms and living areas neat without constant reminders.