If your home's in need of a "big clean", and you're feeling a bit overwhelmed, check out the list below that breaks down the major tasks that need handling to leave your home wonderfully spick-and-span. Like any big project, breaking it down into manageable tasks can make it far easier to tackle. Apartment Therapy's "Stress Free Plan" to pre-party cleaning offers a guide to stuff that you'd probably should be cleaning about once a month, regardless of how often you have company. You can accomplish everything on their "Big Clean" list in just about five hours, including such tasks as:

• Cleaning kitchen stuff like your cabinets, sink, stovetop, and refrigerator.
• Scouring nooks and crannies like windowsills, doorjambs, and the spots behind and beneath furniture.
• Scrubbing the tub and toilet, and cleaning your shower curtain.
• Discarding built-up clutter, like recycling or stuff for donation.

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