Fall officially started September 22 this year, which means you’re a bit behind if you haven’t started creating your fall and winter cleaning checklist.
But no worries! You still have time to prepare your home for Christmas and Thanksgiving because—let’s face it—you’re going to have your hands full with holiday dinners, events, and other festivities.
Our spring and summer cleaning checklists likely came in handy to keep your home clean and organized during the warmer months. Now, we need to repeat a few of the same tasks and add some new ones to the mix to make your space more comfortable and cozier for fall and winter.
Preparing Your Home’s Interior for Fall & Winter
Aside from adding adorable fall décor, are you ready for the changing weather? You can do a few tasks to prepare for the colder season, especially if you have a fireplace (you lucky duck, you!).
Clean the Fireplace
Likely, the last time you lit a fire was almost a year ago. And that might also mean that your fireplace hasn’t been cleaned since then. Keeping your fireplace clean, whether electric, gas, or wood-burning, ensures it’s operational and functions safely.
Follow these safety tips before cleaning:
- Ensure the unit is turned off
- Take a picture of the components so you know where everything goes after cleaning
- Vacuum or sweep your fireplace at least once a week to mitigate any soot buildup
- Remove any soot stains on brick with two tablespoons of Borax, dish soap, and four cups of hot water
- Check Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors
If you have a wood-burning, gas, or electric fireplace, you will want fully functioning smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors. Why? To protect yourself and your family, of course. According to the CDC, over 400 people die annually from CO poisoning. And over 3,000 people die every year from a fire or smoke inhalation. Bottom line: Please double-check your smoke detectors and invest in a CO detector as an added precaution.
Dust Ceiling Fans
When was the last time you glanced up at your ceiling fans? Better question: When was the last time you dusted your ceiling fans? Hey! We’re not judging you at all. We know busy schedules, kids, friends, and life, in general, can get in the way. Still, fall is the time to clean ceiling fans of all the dust and dirt built up over the summer. Believe us, your indoor air quality and sinuses will thank you later.
Fall & Winter Cleaning Checklist Created?
Let us Take it From Here. With your seasonal cleaning checklist created, we can take over. We also have a comprehensive list of spaces to thoroughly clean and organize, but we want to tackle the areas you care about most. After all, we hope to help you reclaim your comfort and relaxation so you have the energy to take on the world (no pressure). Request a free cleaning estimate today!
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