Give your window and door screens a spring cleaning with these tips from the Soap and Detergent Association:

• As you remove the screens, number each screen and its corresponding window or door frame so you can match them up easily later. Put any screws or bolts into a plastic bag, and number it, too.

• Use the brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner to gently remove dust and loose grit from the mesh and frame.

• Wet the screen thoroughly with a hose, shower nozzle or heavy-duty sponge.

• Using a sponge, lightly wipe a cleaning solution over the screen and frame until they’re coated with suds.

• Rinse the screen, check for spots you’ve missed, and then wash and rinse again if necessary.

• Shake off the excess water and let the screen air dry before replacing it in the window or door.