Combine one part white vinegar, one part water, a lemon rind and a few rosemary springs into a spray bottle. Shake and let it infuse for a week before using. This natural cleaner can clean trash cans remove hard water stains, wipe away wall smudges and much more. Keep in mind: Vinegar is not safe for all surfaces, including natural stone and finished wood.

Combine ¼ teaspoon of liquid dish soap and one cup water into a spray bottle, shaking to combine.Spray a microfiber cloth with the solutionand dab the stain. Once the stain is removed, fill another spray bottle with fresh water and spray the area to rinse any suds. Blot well with a clean microfiber cloth and allow to air dry. You can also refresh carpets between deep-cleanings by using aportable carpet cleaner.

Clean up those pesky tomato stains once and for all. Toclean your microwave, fill a large microwave-safe bowl with one cup of water anda lemon, lime or orange cut into thin slices— or several tablespoons of vinegar — and stick it inside. Turn the appliance on high for several minutes or until the solution boils and the window is steamy, then let it cool for five minutes before opening the door. Remove the bowl and wipe the inside and outside of the microwave with a sponge.

Before you start to notice an odor,clean your washing machine by adding bleach and turning on the special washer-cleaning cycle on your machine. Or use a washing machine cleaner like GH Seal StarTide Washing Machine Cleaner.

To rid your carpet of odors, sprinkle baking soda on your carpet. Using a soft brush, work the baking soda into your carpet and let it set for 15 to 30 minutes. Vacuum the baking soda off the carpet with a fresh bag or clean dirt cup.

Wait for an overcast day to clean windows. Choosing a sunny day is one of the most common window-cleaning mistakes to avoid. "Raise blinds or shades and wash windows with glass cleaner and a microfiber cloth," Forté says.

Getting rid of expired makeup, skincare and hair products is a quick way to declutter. Not all products note an expiration date, but many say how many months the product will last after opening.

More than 15,000 fires start in home laundry rooms every year, according to theNational Fire Protection Association. Beyond removing the fuzz from your dryer's filter after every load,pull out hard-to-reach lint with the crevice tool on your vacuum to suck up debris. Vacuum under, around and behind the dryer as well. Unplug the dryer and use your vacuum's hose to clean as far into the dryer vent as possible.

Cleaning your ovenis an essential part of spring cleaning. Use the appliance's self-cleaning function to remove stubborn, baked-on grime. If your oven doesn't have one, place ahot, wet cloth on top of burned spotsto help soften the gunk. Then apply an oven cleaner (like one of thebest oven cleanerswe've tested) and let stand for as long as the manufacturer recommends. Rinse with a wet cloth and wipe dry.

Hard-water buildup can cause unsightly stains and even affect your showerhead's water flow. If scrubbing with a sponge doesn't clear the debris, clean your showerhead and restore its flow using a few kitchen products you probably already have in your home. (Take note: This method is best suited for chrome fixtures.) Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a plastic bag and tie the bag around the showerhead, making sure to immerse the showerhead entirely. Secure it with a twist tie. Leave the bag around the shaft for up to an hour, then wipe away any residue left behind. Run the shower's hot water to flush out the vinegar.

Caution: To help prevent damaging decorative showerhead finishes, choose instead to dunk a brush into the vinegar-and-water mix and scrub the showerhead nozzles. Then flush the openings by turning on the hot water.