Level up your spring cleaning efforts with these tips straight from a professional organizer.

Plus, find out what tools she recommends using.

Its called spring cleaning for a reason.

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This year, though, consider going a step further and deep cleaning your house.

According to Knapp, a clean environment can really shift the energy in your home.

(You know when you just feellighterafter a serious cleaning session?

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Her checklist for a full-blown spotless home?

Vacuum the closet, shake out long-term clothing.

Dust off the shoes, and discard old papers and magazinescollecting dust, she says.

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It can feel like a big undertaking to get into every nook and cranny, no doubt.

The interchangeable heads are so easy to navigate [and] the collapsible bucket is genius.

Plus, the kit is a great space-saver for smaller homes or tight closets.

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Whats so great about the Shark cordless vacuum is its versatility, she says.

[It is] lightweight without compromising on power, with well-designed attachments to cover multiple spaces.

it’s possible for you to also use your Shark (and its attachments) to vacuum the car.

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For a gentler clean, soaking the sponge in warm water will leave it soft and malleable.

Beyond dishes, Knapp recommends using these scrubbers to tackle the pesky grease build-up on your oven or grill-top.

And if you have a cleaning enthusiast in your life?

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This set makes a great gift, she says.

The Bissell Steam Shot is easy to use with a wide range of attachments.

I cannot stress enough how important it is to have clean, breathable air, she says.

Bonus: Its stylish and blends in quite nicely.

For optimal results, place the filter in an open area so your freshest air isnt confined.

Note: Prices taken at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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