spring-clean

noun

: a thorough cleaning done in the spring
It's time to give the house a spring-clean.

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Don’t be surprised if relationships are on your mind this month, as your Libra horoscope for March 2025 is bringing a whole slew of opportunities to spring-clean your love life. Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2025

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“Spring-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring-clean. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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