Spring is a season of renewal, inspiring us to feather our nest or search for a new one. Try these tips from the pros to give your home a spring cleanse.

Cleaning can’t begin without getting rid of the clutter. Go one room at a time in gathering items you no longer need and can donate to charity.

Closets, cupboards, and utility rooms should be cleared out so that you can store items that you actually use. Freeing up storage space will make cleaning and organizing much easier. Many local charitable organizations will schedule a pickup of most items including furniture.

Turn castoffs into cash with a garage sale, or try the simple-to-use app OfferUp, a mobile marketplace less creepy than Craigslist for local buyers and sellers. Take a snap of your unwanted items, post it on the site—and you’ll instantly be connected to buyers in your neighborhood.

Now that tax time is over, file away important documents and shred the rest. My office is having a free shredding event9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,April 27 in our parking lot at 755 East Route 66, Glendora. Stop by and watch your sensitive documents shredded to smithereens.

Give the kitchen and pantry a thorough cleaning by clearing out old food and spices, and wash the interior of your fridge and food cupboards. Clean behind the fridge too and vacuum the coils for energy efficient performance. Honor Earth Day by switching to natural cleansers like baking soda and vinegar for an eco-friendly home.

Open windows to let fresh air in, and clean or replace damaged windows screens. Bring home a new houseplant to green your space and clean indoor air.

HVAC filters are easily forgotten items that need to be replaced with each season in order to ensure your home stays clean and allergen-free. Check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, or better yet, replace them with new 10 year battery life units.

Now that the rains are over, take a look to see if the exterior of your home or driveway needs a pressure wash to clean any stained or mossy areas for maximum curb appeal.

Tackle the garage and get the gardening tools ready for action. And If you don’t have the time or ambition to do it yourself … turn to one of the online assistants such as www.taskrabbit. com to hire help for your spring cleaning projects.

Adriana Donofrio • deasypennerpodley Glendora (626) 926-9700 • adonofrio@dppre.com