8 Tips for Spring Cleaning with Gemini

On Friday, April 24, 2026, Google released 8 tips for streamlining spring cleaning using the Google AI “Gemini” app—perfect for this time of year when searches for “spring cleaning hacks” and “spring cleaning checklists” are on the rise.

The 8 tips for utilizing Gemini for more efficient spring cleaning include: creating a cleaning checklist, decluttering, organizing your fridge, troubleshooting items in need of repair, finding the best stores along your route, refreshing your room, finding the perfect spot for houseplants, and getting organized with “Gemini in Gmail.” The guide covers not just house cleaning and decluttering, but also organizing your personal affairs for a new chapter in life.

Creating a Cleaning Checklist

Before you start cleaning, it’s a good idea to ask Gemini to create a custom checklist tailored to your floor plan and lifestyle.

Instead of a generic list, try being specific with your prompts, such as “How can I make my studio apartment feel more open?” or “Create a room-by-room cleaning schedule for a busy family living in a two-story house.”

Decluttering

Upload photos of cluttered drawers or closets to Gemini and ask for advice, such as “How can I make the most of this space?”

Gemini will provide you with the best solutions.

Organizing the Fridge

Using the camera feature in “Gemini Live,” point your phone at the contents of your fridge and ask, “What can I make with these leftovers?” Gemini will identify the items and suggest the best recipes.

This not only helps reduce food waste but also allows you to enjoy a delicious meal.

Troubleshooting Repairs

“Gemini Live” can also provide troubleshooting steps for things you don’t know how to fix, such as plumbing issues or a malfunctioning dishwasher.

Simply use the camera feature in “Gemini Live” to show the problem area and ask, “What is this, and how can I fix it?”

Finding Optimal Stores Along Your Route

With “Ask Maps,” the Gemini-integrated feature in Google Maps, running errands and discovering new places becomes easy.

By asking questions like, “Are there any thrift stores on my commute?” or “I want to find eco-friendly cleaning supplies on my way home,” Ask Maps can search for nearby options along your route while accounting for real-time traffic and store congestion hours. It also provides helpful info, such as the types of recyclables a store accepts or other products available for purchase.

Note that “Ask Maps” is currently available in the U.S. and India.

Refreshing Your Room

If you want to refresh your room with a new layout, leverage the generative AI, “Nano Banana.”

Simply upload a photo of your room to Gemini and ask it to change the wall color, place a sofa by the window, add a bookshelf, or lay down a bright-colored rug. Gemini (Nano Banana) will propose a refreshed room design based on your requests.

Finding the Best Spot for Houseplants

If your indoor plants aren’t looking their best, use the camera feature in “Gemini Live” to ask for the optimal location for them.

Gemini Live can suggest spots with the perfect lighting or teach you how to check for overwatering. You can even check back in a week to see how much your plant’s health has improved.

Organizing with “Gemini in Gmail”

With “Gemini in Gmail,” you can quickly and smartly summarize long emails to find important information, or locate specific messages—like a receipt from months ago—among thousands of emails.

You can also just say, “Help me organize my inbox,” and Gemini will create a plan with smart actions, such as archiving unnecessary files or creating tasks from reminders, making organization a breeze.

Source: Google (https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/gemini/gemini-spring-cleaning-tips/)