Five tips on getting your house ready for the Fall season
Fall is fast approaching and that means another round of cleaning. While spring cleaning seemed to only happen yesterday, here are some things to keep in mind as you prepare your home for the Fall.
Turn over your mattress: Any cleaning that you didn’t get to during your round of spring cleaning should be completed this fall. We recommend doing the simple things such as turning over your mattress and washing all of your bedding, such as comforters and blankets. Mattresses should be turned over so both sleeping surfaces are used. Doing this allows the fillings to settle evenly and help reduce depressions in the mattress. Note that your mattress manufacturer instructions will indicate if you need to turn your mattress.
Time to pack and unpack from storage: With a new season approaching it’s a good time to go through your closet to declutter and organize. You can pack up all your summer dresses, tank tops, and shorts and put them in under bed storage. It’s time to unpack your winter clothes, coats, and boots. It’s a good idea to rotate your seasonal wardrobe to keep your closet clean and organized throughout the seasons.
Deep clean your carpets: If you didn’t get a chance to deep clean your carpets, now is the time. You can either have your carpets professionally cleaned or you can rent a carpet steamer to get all those sand and grass clippings you’ve accumulated over the summer. If you have wood floors, have scratched or dull wood panels professionally scuff-sanded and re-coated, or completely refinished.
Splurge on one round of deep house cleaning: For those who gently clean their rooms every week or do not have professional house cleaners, we recommend now is the time for a round of deep cleaning. It’s okay to splurge once or twice a year to get to those difficult or time consuming spots! For those who would rather do it yourself, get out the vacuum and start cleaning the public spaces, like the living room, entry way, family room, and guest rooms. Make sure to vacuum the drapes, window treatments, baseboards, and corners. Make sure you’re moving furniture and vacuuming beneath and behind it. Don’t let those dust bunnies that you’ve accumulated over the summer stay into the fall and winter season.
Start the prep for Holiday: It’s never too early to prepare your kitchen for the upcoming fall season. Clean and organize your kitchen cabinets to prep for the holidays. Pay particular attention to baking supplies, pans, and equipment that you may need for any holiday cooking. Clear kitchen counters of all appliances not used within the last week for a cleaner look and to provide more room for your holiday cooking.