The beginning of a new season is a favorite for many of us: the changing scenery, the shift in weather, and the opportunity for a fresh start. Also, it’s a reminder for a good seasonal cleaning. This keeps our homes fresh, healthy, and well-maintained throughout the year.
What is Seasonal Cleaning?
It’s an opportunity to tackle those deep-cleaning tasks that are easy to put off. For example, decluttering, organizing, and addressing areas that don’t receive daily attention. By doing so, you can improve indoor air quality, reduce allergens and dust, prevent mineral build up, and extend the life of your household items and appliances. Plus, you’ll create a more comfortable, inviting, and better-smelling living space.
Tips for Effective Seasonal Cleaning
Use a Seasonal Cleaning Checklist
First, prioritize the tasks you want to accomplish during your seasonal cleaning. This will help you stay organized, on task, and get to all the essential areas.
Declutter Each Room
Donate or dispose of items you no longer need, and organize the rest. Decluttering first will make the actual cleaning process much more manageable.
Tackle Your Textiles
Seasonal cleaning is the perfect time to wash curtains, bedding, and throw pillows. This removes dust and allergens and really freshens up your space. The gals at our local laundromat are magicians at removing stains, so we’re happy to send the business their way. Also, this ensures fabrics are treated correctly and don’t lose their feel.
Address Neglected Areas
We see you, coffee pot. Your seasonal cleaning is an ideal time for maintenance cleaning like descaling coffee makers, freshening up the dishwasher, and changing filters. Additionally, it’s nice to move furniture and get underneath it, preventing stale odors.
Use a Pro (Lemon Fresh Cleaners)
A full seasonal cleaning session can take all day, if not a couple. We’d love to lighten the load by tackling things like general cleaning, baseboards, windowsills, and the oven while you focus on things like decluttering. Hey, we make a pretty good team, huh?
Incorporating seasonal cleaning into your home maintenance routine will create a healthier, more comfortable living environment for you and your family. Whether you tackle the task yourself or hire a professional, the benefits of a thorough seasonal clean are well worth the effort.
