With all the pasta sauce splatters and greasy grime, the microwave is yet another overlooked appliance you should put on your spring-cleaning checklist. Dulude suggests loosening up the food particles on the microwave walls by placing a bowl of water and using a high setting to boil the water. Let it all steam up and keep the door closed for a few minutes. Then open it up and you should be able to gently scrub off the food scraps, she says.You can also try the Angry Mama, which works by steaming the microwave with water and white vinegar.4. Deal with kitchen cabinet topsAccording to Dulude, the tops of kitchen cabinets is another often neglected area. Its important to clean those once or twice a year before your kitchen starts smelling funky and you wont know whats causing it, she says. Soapy water is her go-to for scrubbing away greasy gunk. After everythings clean and dry, she recommends laying down paper towels so that all you need to do is replace them next time you are sprucing up.Spring-cleaning tips for your bedroom5. Sprinkle baking soda on linensDepending on the type of bedding you own, Anna Harasim, owner of New Yorkbased company Annas Cleaning Service, suggests refreshing comforters, pillowcases, and sheets with baking soda, white vinegar, and laundry detergent by running the washing machine on the hot max setting or the delicate setting. For mattresses and pillows, she recommends sprinkling baking soda on top, leaving for a couple hours, then vacuuming all the baking soda off. This helps absorb lingering smells.6. Deep clean the mattress with steamIf you steam clean your mattress, be sure to let it air dry fully before putting your bedding back on.Photo: Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty ImagesFor deeply embedded stains and smells, call in reinforcements. Dulude notes that if you own a steam cleaner, its always a good idea to use one on a mattress, or to spray it with white vinegar if you dont. For both cases, be sure to let it dry out completely before making the bed, she advises.Spring-cleaning tips for bathrooms7. Dont just dustwash your vent coversIf its been a while since youve cleaned your bathroom vents, and a simple dust cloth isnt going to cut it, Duludes tip is to remove the vent cover with a screw driver and actually wash it in the sink with soap and warm water before drying and screwing it back on. Then get into the habit of quickly dry-dusting it every time youre cleaning the bathroom, she adds.8. Make a DIY drain cleanerDrain clogs can be tackled with cleaning products you have on hand. Both of our experts recommend making a DIY cleaning solution with common household items by pouring baking soda down the drain for traction, followed by white vinegar (about a cup) to keep the drains clean and odor-free. If the baking soda and vinegar doesnt do the trick, Dulude recommends removing the drain stopper, if possible, and scouring for gunk with a wire hanger.For a serious clog, especially one in the shower, consider investing in a drain auger.9. Beat mold and mildew with bleachGenerally bleach is a solid choice when dealing with mold and mildew on bathroom tiles, and both experts recommend using a toothbrush with a bleach-based product to loosen up spots between tiles. Try a small area first, Dulude says. Scrub the product into the affected area and let it sit until the paste dries, then wash off. If intense spring-cleaning fails to remove the black mold from grout, you may want to consider regrouting. Be sure to seal it, if you do. To keep mold and soap scum from getting out of hand, Dulude adds that you should get into the habit of scrubbing the tiles and grout on a weekly basis.10. Prevent hard-water buildupUsing a squeegee on your steamed-up shower doors should work fine to prevent streaks, but for a deep spring-cleaning, consider a stain removing product like Soft Scrub to combat any hard water buildup.Photo: ANGHI/Getty Images