The New York Times - A fresh start for fall

We’re not trying to rob you of your last days of summer, we promise. By all means, keep trekking to the beach, lighting sparklers, and baking peach cobblers to your heart’s content.

But if you’re starting to feel that change-of-season pull to refresh your spaces and routines, you don’t have to overhaul your entire life. We have expert tips for a great fall reset, whether you have only a few minutes between meetings or you’re feeling motivated to devote your entire long weekend to organizing.

Don’t know where to start? Declutter your fridge→

(And if you absolutely refuse to acknowledge fall until after this long weekend, that’s totally fair. Here are eight cheap(ish) things we recommend for throwing one final backyard bash.)

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If you have 15 minutes

Our four picks for best car vacuum, surrounded by trash that gets into cars, like dead leaves, pet fur, toy cars and snacks.

Vacuum your car

Use a handheld car vacuum to clear out the grains of summertime sand that have accumulated in your trunk and between seat cushions.

Our three picks for best label makers, shown side by side.

Slap on some labels

A label maker can help you print good-looking, high-quality, dishwasher-safe (!) labels for your school supplies, office gear, and more.

A black mechanical keyboard covered in hair and crumbs.

Brush off your keyboard and mouse

Dust, skin particles, and hand oils will eventually accumulate on a keyboard and mouse. Here’s how to clean them.

If you have an afternoon

Fridge mats, shelf liners and tea towels rolled up together.

Spruce up your fridge

Our kitchen-appliances expert swears by these three cheap accessories to help you keep the grossest parts of your fridge fairly clean.

Six food storage containers, in different sizes and shapes, filled with dry foods like oats, lentils, rice, and nuts.

Get your pantry under control

These dry-food storage containers will keep your sugar, spice, and everything nice pest-free and tidy.

A bottle of baby shampoo and a bottle of Soak no-rinse detergent, shown on top of a folded cashmere sweater.

Clean your cashmere

On the first sweater-weather day, you don’t want to reach into your closet to find a funky, smelly sweater. Give it a good wash before you wear it.

Deeper cleans

A home office desk with a laptop computer surrounded by aesthetically-pleasing items.

5 tips to declutter your home office

When it’s time to get back to work after vacation, you’ll be more productive in a clean, streamlined space. Here are five tips for organizing your workspace.

Our two picks for best Carpet Cleaners, displayed side by side on a carpet, each one next to a bottle of their included cleaning formula.

Deep clean your carpets

Move out the furniture, vacuum the carpet, and then use our top-pick carpet cleaners to get rid of any old stains.

A Dyson V8 Cordless stick vacuum resting on top of a white patio sofa, in a patio.

How to clean outdoor patio furniture

Before you put those patio cushions away, give them a little TLC and wash away a season of wear.

Two great deals for your fall refresh

Photos; Wirecutter Staff

A luxurious, quick-drying towel: The textured Onsen Bath Towel is lighter, drapes better, and dries faster than any terry towel we tried. And we love its minimal, upscale look. Use promo code WCSET to get a two-towel bundle for $74 here.
A cool and breezy cotton blanket: The Riley Textured Cotton Coverlet has a two-layer design, so it’s more durable than gauze blankets and lighter than several coverlets we’ve tested—great for hot sleepers. Use promo code WCSLEEP to get it for $108.

So fresh and clean.

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