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The first day of spring, March 20, is right around the corner. REALTOR® Magazine offers a cleaning checklist to help you clear out the winter clutter and get your home ready for the sunny days of spring.

A few tips: Wash down your walls to remove any dirt that has accumulated and clean the coils, grates and condensers of your furnace, refrigerator and other appliances. Click here for more of the magazine’s spring cleaning tips.

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