Spring and cleaning ... refreshing and starting anew ... how do you tackle spring cleaning?

How do you keep holiday clutter to a minimum?

How do you decide what to clean each day? Use a calendar or whatever screams the loudest?

If you had a maid to do one chore each week, what would it be?

Stubbon stains ... laundry, kitchen, bathroom ... they're everywhere! Elbow grease alone doesn't always get rid of them. How do you outsmart those stains? Have a tip that's a family secret or one you read about? Do tell!