(BPT) - It’s that time of year - throw the windows open and refresh your house with a good, deep clean. Americans spend nearly 70 hours cleaning their homes each year, according to a recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Get your time back with three easy tips to make the process fast and stress-free.

Set the stage
Before diving into spring cleaning, tidy up your home and get rid of the clutter left behind from a long winter cooped up indoors. This will help to clear surfaces and make room for a deep clean.

Storage bins are an affordable solution for organizing items that you want to keep but don’t use frequently. Consider installing a shelving unit in your closet to create added space for items you use on a daily basis.