How To Spring Clean with Modern Appliances

Spring cleaning’ used to mean full weekends of soaking and scrubbing, with older machines that struggled to keep up. However, with smart and efficient appliances ready to do the heavy lifting, spring reset and refresh is simple and easy. NPR explores smart spring appliances, such as washers, dryers, and dishwashers, that work hard to refresh your home and lifestyle.

With a good combination of laundry and dish care, your spring clean becomes less about elbow grease and more about pressing the right programs and letting the machines do their job.

What is spring cleaning?

Spring cleaning is a seasonal deep- cleaning process that involves cleaning, decluttering, and refreshing your home. Spring cleaning focuses on overlooked corners, spaces, and areas that often get missed or neglected. Often done at the start of spring, this deep clean is done because homes tend to accumulate dust, grime, allergens, and clutter during the long winter months. Spring cleaning includes deep cleaning of all rooms, washing and cleaning windows, vacuuming carpets and rugs, cleaning surfaces and decluttering closets and cabinets.

Premium appliances from ASKO, LG, Smeg, and Westinghouse show how “modern” spring cleaning now genuinely translates to cleaner, more efficient and easier routines.

ASKO 8kg Heat Pump Dryer (T408.HD.T.AU)— Best for gentle, energy-smart drying

Best for: households that want energy-efficient, sensor-controlled drying to refresh winter-heavy fabrics like towels, sheets and jumpers with minimal risk of damage.

The ASKO 8kg Heat Pump Dryer is an 8 kg heat pump tumble dryer designed to dry everyday loads with less energy and less stress on fabrics. It has 8kg capacity, 14 programs and a Sensi Dry™ system that measures moisture levels inside the drum to prevent over-drying of fabrics.

For spring cleaning, that matters because many items have been through a season of heaters, damp air and heavier wear, such as bath towels, blankets and everyday clothing. Drying them gently and efficiently helps them feel fresh without shrinking, fading or wearing out early.

Key benefits for spring cleaning:

• Heat pump drying reduces energy use compared with conventional vented dryers, which is ideal when you’re running multiple refresh loads.
• Auto programs (auto normal dry, auto iron dry, etc.) and humidity sensors help avoid over-drying, keeping fibres softer.
• Sturdy stainless steel drum and Butterfly drying system improve drum movement for more even results across mixed loads.

The ASKO 8kg Heat Pump Dryer is best for energy-smart, gentle drying that supports spring cleaning by reviving winter fabrics without baking them, making big refresh days feel less risky for your wardrobe.

LG WashTower™(WWT-1210BX) — Best for full spring laundry reset in one stacked unit

Best for: busy households who want a one-stop, stacked washer-dryer that can blitz through big spring cleaning loads from winter linens to daily wardrobe refreshes without needing two separate appliances.

The LG WashTower™ is a stacked 12 kg washer and 10 kg heat pump dryer in one compact column, with a central control panel and smart fabric care. It combines AI-powered washing (AI DD fabric care, TurboClean/TurboWash 360, Allergy Care with Steam) and an 8-star heat pump dryer in a single space-saving design.

This is a powerful combination for spring cleaning, as you can wash and dry bedding, curtains, winter coats and everyday clothes in a layout designed for compact laundries.

Key benefits for spring cleaning:

• 12 kg washing capacity and 10 kg drying capacity let you tackle bigger items like doona covers, throws and multiple sets of sheets in fewer loads.
• AI fabric care and 6 Motion Direct Drive adjust wash motions to suit different fabrics, improving cleaning without being too harsh.
• Allergy Care with Steam and high spin speeds (up to 1400 rpm) help remove allergens and moisture from winter-heavy clothes and linens.
• Heat pump drying with Dual Inverter and Auto Cleaning Condenser keeps energy use down while still delivering thorough drying.

The LG WashTower™ is best for turning spring laundry into a streamlined, one-column operation, handling big loads and delicate fabrics with smart wash and energy-efficient drying.

Smeg 60cm Fully Integrated Dishwasher (DWAFI6224-4) : Best for integrated spring glassware and dish refresh

Best for: kitchens where a fully integrated dishwasher is part of the design, and you want fast, thorough cleaning cycles to refresh everyday dishware and glassware as part of your seasonal reset.

The Smeg 60cm Fully Integrated Dishwasher is built to disappear behind cabinetry while delivering serious cleaning power. It offers around 14 place settings, 10 wash programs, an Orbital wash system, and a Full Express 60′ program that washes and dries a full load of crockery and glassware in one hour.

When you’re spring cleaning, this is the machine that helps bring cloudy wine glasses, stained mugs and heavily used winter baking dishes back to life.

Key benefits for spring cleaning:

• Full Express 60′ program washes and dries a full load of dishes and glassware in an hour, perfect for rapid turnaround on “everything in the cupboard”.
• Orbital wash system and 5-stage stainless steel filtration system improve cleaning reach and debris removal, which helps with stubborn winter grime and sauce residues.
• Dry Assist+ with automatic door opening at the end of the cycle improves drying, reducing spots on glasses and helping items come out ready to put away.
• Eco-normal cycles with around 11.3 litres per wash support efficient spring cleaning even when you’re running multiple loads.

The Smeg 60cm Fully Integrated Dishwasher is best for design-conscious kitchens that want integrated, fast and thorough dish and glassware cleaning, exactly what you need when spring cleaning reaches the cupboards.

Westinghouse 60cm Freestanding Dishwasher (WSF6602XC) — Best for everyday dishware and family spring clean-ups

Best for: households that want a simple, freestanding dishwasher to power through everyday plates, pots and kids’ lunchbox gear while they spring-clean other parts of the home.

The Westinghouse 60cm Freestanding Dishwasher is a stainless steel dishwasher designed as an everyday workhorse for family kitchens. It offers 6 wash programs, whisper-quiet operation, and Fast30 and Auto modes, ideal when spring cleaning overlaps with normal busy-week cooking.

Key benefits for spring cleaning:

• Freestanding design makes it easier to fit into existing kitchen layouts or utility spaces.
• Multiple programs enable heavy-duty cycles for baked-on winter roasts and lighter eco cycles for everyday dishware.
• A stainless steel finish suits modern kitchens and handles the extra use that comes during seasonal cleaning.

The Westinghouse 60cm Freestanding Dishwasher is great for a spring reset, where you refresh your cookware and cutlery.

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What do you need for spring cleaning?

Before you start cleaning your home and organising, think about what other appliances and tools you may need for spring cleaning.

• Vacuum
• Mop and bucket
• Floor cleaner
• Wipe/Microfibre cloths
• Multipurpose cleaner
• Toilet cleaner
• Bathroom cleaner
• Detergent
• Dishwashing liquid/tablet

Spring Cleaning Checklist

Get your home ready for spring with our handy spring cleaning checklist. This spring reset does not need to take all weekend or even all day. You can simply start by decluttering, cleaning from top to bottom, and letting appliances do all the heavy lifting.

The first step in every spring cleaning schedule should be to declutter, then dust, wipe and vacuum. It stops you from cleaning around things you no longer need and makes every task quicker. You can keep your spring refresh simple and efficient. Plan it in advance and split jobs- one person declutters while one can wipe or vacuum. Start with rooms that are used most often first or get the most foot traffic. The last step should be clean bedding, a refreshed kitchen, empty bins, and a spritz of your favourite room freshener or lighting a candle.

For a complete home refresh this spring, modern appliances are the easiest way to do it. High-performing and energy-efficient appliances such as the ASKO 8kg Heat Pump Dryer, LG WashTower™, the Smeg 60cm Fully Integrated Dishwasher, and the Westinghouse 60cm Freestanding Dishwasher take care of winter grime on fabrics and dishware, so you can focus on the parts of spring you actually can enjoy.