Spring is in the air and many homeowners want the light to shine in. Before you jump up to grab your bottle of eco-friendly glass cleaner, consider tackling the screen first.

Most homeowners keep windows screens in year-round. During the winter months, the screens slowly cake over with dried-on dust and dirt. And the minute you open your windows to let the spring air ventilate your home, the wind will blow all the dust and dirt into the air of your home.

Spring Window Cleaning Tip

Unless you really love removing each and every screen to hose them off, turn your your vacuum instead. Most modern day models come equipped with excellent on-board tools or attachment designed to make brushing and dusting a breeze. Find the one best suited to gently scrubbing (without puncturing your screen) and run it from side to side, from top to bottom. Repeat if necessary until the screens are clean.

Voilà – one less spring cleaning project on your to do list!