Sam has covered every Amazon sale for the Strategist the past two and a half years, so she knows when a deal is truly a good one (and when Amazon is just inflating the original price to make it seem like a better discount).

Amazon's Big Spring Sale offers a wide selection of discounts on cleaning products, making it a great time to stock up and jumpstart your spring-cleaning plan. From March 25 until March 31, vacuums, cleaning products and everyday tools are on sale.

Summer is on the horizon, and that means it's time to prep your home for patio season. Luckily, Amazon's Big Spring Sale is going on now, meaning the online retailer has 35% off certain patio prep items. And the bargains are GOOD. Here are the best patio items you can snag during the sale: