Spring cleaning feels like the buzzword of the moment. We're either thinking about it, talking about it, or doing it, but this can leave us pondering one question: why is spring cleaning a thing?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. This year, 8 in 10 Americans plan to participate in spring cleaning, ...

It's officially spring—so, after months of staying inside away from the cold, chances are, you're thinking about tackling your yearly spring cleaning to-do's sooner rather than later. Before you start ...