Design & DIY 5 hacks to speed up spring cleaning By Cottage Life Published: April 8, 2016 Updated: February 17, 2025 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel Spring cleaning is a key part of opening up the cottage. After many months left alone, things can get a little musty and rusty—not to mention all that dust! We have a few tips that will help you get rid of those particularly hard-to-handle stains and smells in a flash. Related Story Cottage Q&A: Can cleaning products freeze? Related Story Parents, before you start spring cleaning, read this