By Heidi A. Schuessler, User Education Producer, MSN.com

National Cleaning Week is March 22 to 28, but unless you're Martha Stewart, spring cleaning is probably not something you're going to celebrate. At the very least, the first day of spring is always a good time to take stock: How cluttered have your house, your life, your computer become over the last year?

MSN has tips to cover all kinds of spring cleaning. Let's start with the obvious: your home. MSN Lifestyle has prepared a wealth of content on cleaning and organizing — bookmark that special section! There are articles about getting out tough spots and preventing mildew, as well as 20 easy ways to kick-start your spring cleaning.

My cleaning battles usually revolve around clutter; what gets saved and what gets tossed? I found these 25 strategies for decluttering really helpful — as well as these tips to simplify record-keeping (which could also come in handy at tax time next year).

And it's not just paper: Clutter in my kitchen starts in the pantry, so this handy list reveals the shelf life for common foods like spices, oils and flour. (Flour keeps for only a year? Who knew?) Because the kitchen is the most popular room in our house, it needs constant attention. Martha Stewart to the rescue! She offers some advice on how to stay on top of kitchen messes.

Keep it 'green'

MSN Video has an interesting clip from the "Today" show that talks about how to choose green cleaning products. If you buy regular (i.e., toxic) cleaning products, you can find a local spot to dispose of the packaging safely by searching the recycling directory on MSN Green.

Beyond the house

Here are a few more articles about how to clean out the other areas of your life.

• Spring cleaning for the soul: The baggage you carry from past relationships could be preventing you from having new ones. Time to make room for romance!
• Do a clean sweep of your computer: Is your desktop full of old or unused programs? Our partners at Microsoft.com offer these strategies for reducing your virtual clutter. (While you're at it, take time to delete all those old e-mails as well.)
• If you need a break from dusting, check out your spring cleaning style according to your zodiac sign. Maybe you have a penchant for organization written in the stars.

Happy spring, and happy cleaning!