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Spring Cleaning Essentials That’ll Make Your Annual Refresh Suck Less

Look, we alllll want that fresh-start, clean-girl, my-life-is-together-aesthetic come spring — but unless your apartment spontaneously KonMaris itself, you’re gonna need a little help. Enter our spring cleaning checklist: a guide to getting your shit (and junk drawer!) in order. Whether you’re battling a mountain of laundry, an overstuffed fridge filled with mystery condiments, or just that one closet you pretend doesn’t exist, it’s time to channel your inner Type A and get shit done.

No, this doesn’t mean scrubbing baseboards with a toothbrush (unless you’re into that sort of thing). This spring cleaning checklist is all about working smarter, not harder — with organizing products that are actually useful, a little bit cute, and, most importantly, won’t make you cry in the Container Store. We’re talking clear bins for your bathroom hoard, TikTok-famous cleaning products, and maybe even a fancy set of matching dinnerware that makes you feel like a goddamn domestic goddess (or at least someone who has a matching set of dinnerware).

So light your favorite overpriced candle, blast a playlist that makes you feel productive, and prepare to clean your space like the semi-functioning adult you pretend to be on Instagram. Your junk has officially been put on notice, friend. 

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Legit Products For Actual Cleaning

Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner

Is it really spring cleaning if you’re not power-blasting mysterious stains out of your couch cushions? This compact, social media-famous miracle machine makes deep cleaning feel low-key therapeutic.

Bissell Little Green Carpet Cleaner
 $123.59

Refrigerator Deodorizer

Not your grandma’s baking soda box. This sleek little pod deodorizes your fridge and looks like it belongs in a sci-fi movie. No smell, no clutter, no judgment.

Purriko Refrigerator Deodorizer
 $22.39
 $27.99

Reusable Microfiber Cleaning Cloths

These soft, non-abrasive cloths are great for everything from streak-free mirrors to soaking up that iced coffee you tragically spilled during your commute. Bless.

Amazon Basics Microfiber Cleaning Cloths
 $8.99
 $10.25

The Pink Stuff Cleaner Bundle

This cult-favorite Pink Stuff has TikTok in a chokehold — and for good reason. It cleans like no other and scrubs away all types of grime off basically any surface (think: ovens, sinks, tiles, shoes) without smelling like death or burning your nostrils.

The Pink Stuff Cleaner Bundle
 $29.32
 $33.99

The Best Recs for Organizing All Your Shit

Clear Stackable Storage Drawers

You’ve seen these all over Insta pantries and Khloé Kardashian’s garage. These stackable, clear bins make it easy to see what you actually have (aka stop buying six jars of pasta sauce “just in case”).

Clear Stackable Storage Drawers
 $23.21
 $45.98

Clear Drawer Organizers

The junk drawer is dead. Long live the perfectly sectioned, clear-as-day drawer where you actually find your scissors instead of another rogue battery and 16 rubber bands.

Clear Drawer Organizers
 $16.14
 $21.99

Stackable Refrigerator Organizer Bins

More clear storage? Yes, leave me TF alone because your fridge is about to be the most organized it’s ever been. These stackable bins make everything look cute and curated, even if all you eat is string cheese and LaCroix.

Stackable Refrigerator Organizer Bins
 $23.99
 $39.99

Over Door/Wall Pocket Organizer

Whether you use it for beauty products, snacks, or all 32 of your reusable water bottles, this over-the-door pocket system is basically a closet upgrade with zero effort or tools required.

Over Door/Wall Pocket Organizer
 $19.87

Rotating Makeup Organizer

Your vanity, but make it a lazy Susan of glam. This rotating organizer keeps your products visible and within reach, so you can stop digging for that one lip gloss like it’s buried fucking treasure.

Rotating Makeup Organizer
 $26.99

Stackable Sunglasses Organizer

Because your sunglasses deserve better than being tossed in your purse. This sleek display keeps them scratch-free and looking expensive AF (even if they’re $12 from Amazon).

Stackable Sunglasses Organizer
 $23.78
 $27.98

Bamboo Storage Bag Organizer

If your drawer is a chaotic pit of crumpled plastic baggies, this TikTok-viral bamboo organizer is your new BFF. It turns your junk drawer into a minimalist’s dream and makes grabbing a sandwich bag oddly satisfying.

SpaceAid Storage Bag Organizer
 $23.98
 $39.98

Under-Sink Organizers

That scary black hole under your sink? Not anymore. This two-tier pull-out organizer makes the most of your vertical space and keeps your spray bottles and scrub brushes in check.

Under-Sink Organizers
 $29.99
 $39.99

Large Woven Storage Basket 

Tired of tripping over Legos or chew toys? This woven basket is cute enough to leave out but big enough to stash your kids’ endless toys or your dog’s squeaky hoard in one place.

Large Woven Storage Basket
 $19.99
 $23.99

Wicker Storage Baskets

More storage baskets? I know, but honestly, we need all the help we can get to hide the mess and keep the vibe. This set looks like part of your decor but secretly holds your seasonal candles, random cords, and 15 chargers you refuse to throw out.

Wicker Storage Baskets
 $38.99

Some Cute Bonus Items That Actually Serve a Purpose

Home Grande Plate

These minimalist stunners are giving White Lotus luxury without the price tag or the drama. They’ve been compared to designer plates and are perfect for everything from avo toast to dinner parties.

Hamkke Home Grande Plate (Set of 4)
 $89.00

Space-Saving Hangers

Give your closet the glow-up it deserves. These velvet hangers save space, stop slippage, and make your wardrobe look like it belongs to a person who has their life together (whether or not that’s true).

Velvet Space-Saving Hangers
 $33.99
 $39.99

Shoe Storage Cabinet

Stop tripping over your own sneaker collection. This cute and compact cabinet hides the chaos while making your entryway look curated — not cluttered.

Shoe Storage Cabinet
 $159.99
 $179.99

Table Runner

Hosting brunch? Or just eating cereal solo? Doesn’t matter. A gauzy table runner hides your beat-up finish and makes every meal feel like a Spring Gathering Moment worthy of grid space.

Table Runner
 $6.79
 $7.99

Accessory Tray

Small, chic, and painfully aesthetic. This Japanese-designed tray instantly makes your keys, lip balm, and random hair ties look like an intentional vignette rather than a personal gremlin hoard.

Tosca Accessory Tray
 $23.10
 $27.15

Battery Operated Wall Sconces

Lighting that does more than just… light. These dimmable sconces double as statement pieces and give your walls that curated I-have-style glow. Oh, and the fact that they’re battery-operated means assembly doesn’t require an electrician degree.

Battery Operated Wall Sconces
 $55.99
 $69.99

Cable Management Box

Let’s face it — nothing kills the vibe of a clean space like a Medusa-level tangle of cords. These sleek boxes hide your cable chaos and instantly upgrade your desk or entertainment area.

Cable Management Box
 $25.99
 $36.99

Wall-Mounted Coat Rack

Because your “just toss it on the chair” system isn’t working. This chic upgrade gets your coats, bags, and hats off the floor and gives your entryway that I-actually-own-a-level energy.

Wall-Mounted Coat Rack
 $44.99
 $55.00

Kids Bookshelf 

It’s giving “I’m actually teaching my kid to read.” This front-facing shelf makes it easy for toddlers to see and grab their favorite books — and even *gasp* put them back.

4-Tier Kids Bookshelf
 $37.49
 $39.99

Upholstered Ottoman with Storage

ICYMI, ottomans are back, but now they boast modern fabrics and major cozy-core energy. Best part? This one’s got ample storage, so you can stash all your shit in it minutes before guests walk in your door.

Upholstered Ottoman with Storage
 $82.49
Rachel Varina
Formerly one of the HBICs at Total Sorority Move (RIP), Rachel Varina has a long history of writing about things that make her parents ashamed. She's an avid lover of holding grudges, sitting down, and buffalo chicken dip. Currently, she lives in Tampa, Florida, but did not feed her husband to tigers. And even though she's married (with a *gasp* baby), she doesn't suck. Promise. PROMISE! Follow her on Instagram and Twitter (@rachelvarina) so she gets more followers than that influencer her husband dated in high school.