Spring cleaning isn’t just about throwing the windows open and letting the fresh air in. Spring is the time to tackle all those nagging chores. The ones that need to be done to make Spring effortless and fun!

Get your house tidy and organized with cleaning products that won’t break the bank right at your local drugstore.

Watch the video of my segment presentation on Studio 10 today here: http://archive.wtsp.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=3418460236001

This is a list of perfect product solutions to tackle the Spring cleaning “to do” list with bonus tips on how these cleaning products can be used in other ways besides cleaning your home.

Eraser Sponge
Can remove built up hairspray on white baseboards in your bathroom
Clean your mirrors (can keep them from fogging)
Clean stained elbows from working outside
Remove nail polish spills or stains.
Can remove hair color from countertops and floors
Clean your white shoes

Quilted Paper Towels
Clean your can opener by “opening” a paper towel. Close the wheel on the edge of a paper towel, close the handles, and turn the crank. The paper towel will clean off the gunk as the wheel cuts through it.
Use as toe spreaders when polishing your nails
Avoid rust from cast iron pots by placing a paper towel in each to absorb any moisture. Store lids separately from the pots, separated by a lining of paper towels.
If you like to sew and are using a sewing machine sometimes grease from the sewing machine can seep onto the fabric. In order to keep that from happening take a paper towel and sew a few lines into the towel to ensure that there is no spillage.
Can be used as a last minute coffee filter
If watching your fat intake, dab your food with a clean paper towel to remove excess grease
If you have curly hair the best thing to use when you dry it is paper towels. Helps to eliminate frizz

Dry Sweeping Cloths
Get rid of the “ring around the tub” issue
Polish counter tops without having to use harsh chemicals
Clean mirrors by wetting down one corner of the cloth and then wiping the rest with the dry side
Cut them in half and make them into dishcloths

Disinfecting Wipes
Clean your cell phone (or any electronic device) to get rid of unwanted dirt and debris that can get on your hands that will cause acne
When you are at the gym take a couple of seconds and use a wipe to clean down a machine before and after use. (even though most gyms require you do that not everyone follows orders this way you know its clean)
If you are constantly on the computer use a wipe to clean down the keys and your mouse. Be sure to do it very gently.
Just like at the gym, when going to the grocery store use a wipe to clean down the handles on the shopping cart
Use one in place of hand sanitizer when in need

Scrub Sponges
Great for cleaning tough baked on messes on your favorite pots and pans
Use one with your favorite foot scrub to keep your feet looking great in between pedi’s
Use as a loofah to clean your body once a week

Fabric Softener Sheets
With it’s static cling, it will help with removing pet hair from furniture
When storing something for a long period of time, place the sheets in boxes cabinets etc to keep your treasures smelling like new
Clean the bugs from your car
Use one in your vents to scent the air that circulates throughout the house
Use one in your pillowcase because the scent is proven to help you sleep better
Tuck a sheet in your chest of drawers to keep that “just washed” smell
If you have stinky feet, place sheets in your shoes to help eliminate bad shoe smell