Outside, sunny blue skies shine on a fresh green blanket of grass, but inside you're still living with the stale remnants from a long, cold winter. It's time to inject a little freshness into your life. And there's no better place to start than where you spend the most time — your bedroom. Here are some how-tos for washing and revitalizing bedding. After all, it's kept you warm all winter long and deserves a little pampering.

Sheets and blankets

It's true; you actually spend more time wrapped up in your bed sheets and blankets than you do wearing your own clothes. But your laundry habits may or may not reflect this. Oil from your hair and face can leave a lasting impression on your bedding, but Tide Liquid can handle it. And Tide Liquid helps prevent shadowy stains from appearing in fabrics. With Tide, your washable sheets, pillowcases and blankets will be fresh and Tide clean.

Remember, Tide Liquid comes in a variety of scents, including Clean Breeze, Mountain Spring, Tropical Clean, and Free, with no scent at all. If you're looking for an outstanding clean with a touch of softness you can feel, try Tide with a touch of Downy® in Clean Breeze, April Fresh and Soft Ocean Mist scents. And to help remove stains and odors with ease, try Tide with Febreze™ Freshness in Spring & Renewal™ or Meadows & Rain™.

Duvet covers, decorative pillows and shams

The bed is considered the centerpiece of the bedroom. Duvet covers, decorative pillows, shams and throws all work to create your bedroom's overall aesthetic. But after a long winter on display, decorative bedding may need a "face lift." To freshen and clean these prominent items, try the Dryel® Fabric Care System in Original or Whisper Fresh scent. The process is easy. You simply spot treat stains with the system's stain remover applicator, place the items in the specially designed Dryel bag and throw it into the dryer. Fabrics are gently cleaned, fluffed and freshened right in your laundry room, giving bedding a well-deserved springtime lift.

If you're unsure about using an at-home dry cleaning method or your decorative items only require freshening, use Febreze® on these fabrics. Try Meadow Rain™ and Spring Renewal™ scents to eliminate odors and give bedding a breath of fresh air.

Bed skirts, etc. with lace or embellishments

When it comes to spring cleaning, no bedding should remain unturned. This includes items such as bed skirts, dust ruffles and other decorative fabrics that are frequently neglected or forgotten. Don’t let delicate fabrics or intricate fringes keep you from caring for these decorative materials. Check the garment care label first, and then wash by hand with Ivory Snow®. This will allow you to clean even the most delicate bedding.

Storing winter bedding

Take special care to store winter bedding so thick sheets and blankets are ready for next year's cold spell. Instead of simply packing them in the corner of your linen closet, place Bounce® sheets into unsealed envelopes and tuck them into the folds. This easy tip will add freshness to bedspreads, blankets and flannel sheets. You may even look forward to bringing out the bedding in the fall!