spring cleaning

present participle of spring-clean

/sprɪŋ ˈklinɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of thoroughly cleaning a house or room, traditionally done in the spring.
    • Spring-cleaning is a tradition in many cultures around the world.
    • She made a checklist for her annual spring-cleaning.
    • After spring-cleaning, the whole house felt fresh and organized.
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