It’s that time again! Here in Minneapolis, we can still barely leave the house without a parka, let alone open a window or turn off the heat (sigh, maybe by May….) Yet every year, as soon as March hits, I go—mentally, at least—into spring mode, with cleaning and organizing at the top of my priority list. Right behind Girl Scout cookies, of course.

It’s easy to put off or dread spring cleaning because it feels like you’re unearthing a year’s worth of dust bunnies and clutter, but there’s no need to fret. Here’s how to clean a house in one day: what needs to be done in every room—and how often you should do each task to keep it clean—plus our favorite homemade eco-friendly cleaning product recipes.

• Do a bedroom detox, including a deep clean of your mattress, pillows and sheets // repeat every 6 months
• Clean out your closet, donating or upcycling old or ill-fitting clothes, and organize it in a way that makes sense for you // repeat seasonally
• Humidifiers can actually make you sicker if you don’t clean them regularly. A little hydrogen peroxide (or vinegar) and water, plus a good scrub with a toothbrush, can work wonders // repeat seasonally
• Clean makeup brushes (you know, those things that touch your face every day?) and hairbrushes with this quick tutorial—which includes a guide to makeup expiration // repeat monthly
• Dust nightstands, lamps, dressers and other surfaces with natural cloth dusters // repeat every 2 weeks
• Your sheets will smell amazing with the help of this DIY lavender linen spray // repeat weekly
• Don’t forget to add air-cleaning plants, like these

Living Room Office

• Clean or vacuum floors under furniture // repeat seasonally
• Wipe down baseboards and molding, dust/vacuum corners and ceilings // repeat monthly
• Dust surfaces (don’t forget light fixtures, ceiling fans and bookshelves) with natural cloth dusters // repeat every 2 weeks or as needed
• A DIY citrus floor cleaner will disinfect wood floors and leave them smelling and looking great // repeat every week or 2, more often if you have kids or pets
• Vacuum carpets and rugs // repeat weekly, more often if you have kids or pets
• Organize books, toys and magazines // repeat weekly
• Go through and file paperwork, organize and sort through digital files // repeat weekly
• For carpet and furniture stains, consult our guide to no-fail stain removers, and try this one-ingredient (yes, one) carpet stain remover // repeat as needed
• Mix up a homemade air freshener (try these blends) with just a few drops of oil, some vodka and water // repeat as needed
• Don’t forget to add air-cleaning plants, like these

Kitchen

• Deep clean your oven with a non-toxic cleaner // repeat every 6 months
• Deep clean the refrigerator // repeat seasonally
• Vinegar and water is all you need to clean your coffee pot // repeat seasonally
• Deep clean and sanitize cutting boards // repeat monthly
• Freshen your garbage disposal with homemade garbage disposal refreshers // repeat monthly
• Use a DIY citrus floor cleaner // repeat weekly
• Wipe down microwave, stovetop, cabinets and fridge (including handles) // repeat weekly
• Clean your counters the natural way (and make your kitchen smell good) with an all-purpose grapefruit-infused counter cleaner // repeat daily
• Don’t forget the gill! This dish soap-baking soda DIY grill cleaner will ensure you have tasty, evenly cooked (and fire-free!) food all summer long // repeat as needed
• This DIY fruit and veggie wash, perfect for getting rid of dirt and germs on produce // repeat whenever you grocery shop

Bathroom

• Clean out drawers and medicine cabinets, throw away old or expired medications // repeat seasonally
• Wash bath mats // repeat monthly
• Scrub surfaces with a homemade scour scrub // repeat every 2 weeks
• Clean the toilet brush and disinfect the toilet // repeat weekly
• Change hand and bath towels // repeat weekly
• A natural glass cleaner is a must for the bathroom mirror // repeat weekly
• Disinfect the toilet and the toilet brush in one fell swoop // repeat weekly
• Use a DIY citrus floor cleaner (don’t forget behind the toilet) // repeat weekly
• Wipe down surfaces with all-natural reusable cleaning wipes // repeat weekly
• Keep the shower sparkling clean with a homemade version of mold and mildew spray // repeat daily
• Whip up a safer, just as effective, alternative bleach to disinfect toilets, floors or showers // repeat as needed
• Make your own foaming hand wash or antibacterial hand wash // repeat as needed