Are you aware of the advantages of deep cleaning your home throughout the summer? With the weather and generally shorter work hours, summer is a fantastic time for restoration and recharging.
A clean home can motivate and energize its occupants. As spring brings in new warmth and renewal, it’s also the perfect time to do a thorough cleaning of your home!
As the weather warms and the school year draws close, maintaining a clean and healthy home becomes more difficult. That is why many homeowners hire house cleaning services to do the job for them. Luckily, you have the time now to do it yourself. Use these easy methods to keep your house looking and smelling fantastic throughout the summer.
Clean Your Gutters
Clean out your gutters and make sure all drainage spouts point away from the base of your home to prepare for potential summer storms. At the same time, check and refresh your emergency kit if your area is prone to heavy storms or flooding.
Remove All Debris From the Driveway and Patio
During the winter and spring, dirt and debris accumulate on driveways, sidewalks, and other outdoor surfaces. A pressure washer, or soapy water, and a coarse bristles brush will work, depending on the surface you’re working with. Always examine the manufacturer’s instructions for wooden patios and decks.
Spruce up Your Outdoor Living Space
In summer, outdoor living areas are used the most, and neighborhood get-togethers can be a highlight for community building. Since last summer, months have gone by, and more than just the earth has likely accumulated dust and dirt.
Reduce the Amount of Clutter
If you have school-aged children who will be spending a lot more time at home this summer, take advantage of the beginning of the season to clear away outdated clothes and toys—you’ll be delighted there are fewer things for you to trip over! Summer is peak yard sale season, so enlist the kids’ help organizing the event or giving gently used items to a local charity.
Stop Dirt at the Door
The more you wander in and out of the house to take advantage of the lovely summer weather, the more traffic (and grime) your entryways will accumulate. Invest in a welcome mat for guests to wipe their feet on the outside, or try putting a small area rug near the door over carpeted floors. In both warm and rainy weather, this will make vacuuming easier.
Clean the Windows Inside and Out
You don’t want to spend the entire summer peering through layers of dust and unsightly streaks because you’ve drawn the curtains to let in sunshine. Use a squeegee and some moderately soapy water to clean the outside of your windows while using spray-on glass cleaner and a clean, damp rag for the inside.
Breathe Better With a Clean Ventilation System
All of the dust, dirt, pollen and animal dander that find their way into your home will eventually find their way into your air ducts. Your air conditioner’s filter is where they will build up over time, making it harder to cool your home and increasing your energy bills. You can clean the filter yourself, but have a team of specialists come in every 2–3 years to clean your air ducts thoroughly.
Clean the Mattress by Flipping It Over
You should clean your mattress at least twice a year. To do so, remove all the bedding and vacuum its top surface. You can vacuum it once more once it’s flipped. This, together with washing your linens in hot water regularly, decreases the risk of dust mites.
Key Takeaways
There you have the things you should do during your spring cleaning. Consider the tips we have provided, and you are good to go!
Summer is, after all, for thrilling travels, pool and barbecue parties, family games, and other fun activities. So, why not leave the refreshing of the summer house to the specialists and relax? Hire our house cleaning service in Fort Walton Beach today! The Dream Clean Team will leave your home no mess and let you have fun this summer! Request a quote to get started!
