In Eliza Leslie’s The House Book (1843), she writes that it is “the usual custom in America” to thoroughly clean one’s house, “top to bottom,” in late spring and early autumn. Yes, just twice each year! In addition, she offers this advice: It is a good rule not to commence house-cleaning in the spring until [...]
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spring cleaning: is it time yet?
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