When you’re done with the cleaning duties, here’s one last use for the baking soda: Stir three tablespoons into some warm water and add your feet. Sip a drink while you enjoy a good soak and take a few minutes to reward yourself for your accomplishments.

While it can be tricky to get started on the spring cleaning — and then maintaining a tidy home — but the results are worth the effort. Your home should be your sanctuary, not an environment that holds you back or causes you stress. The benefits will trickle down into other areas of your life, like welcoming friends and family into your home rather than feeling embarrassed.