Winter Cleaning Checklist to Maintain a Clean, Healthy Home

The holidays are over, and they have left behind a lot of mess. There is much to do, from the scattered pine needles on the floor to the rogue glitter and unseen dust. Although we associate spring cleaning with seasonal cleaning, many home re-sets can do a winter deep clean.

Get rid of holiday decorations and get to work on your winter house cleaning checklist.

Kitchen

• Take a look at your pantry. Let’s get it all together. First, take out everything. Get rid of any expired items. Donate any items you don’t intend to use. You’ll be amazed at the neatness of a tidy space once you have organized the rest.
• Clean up trashcans.
• Clear out your fridge. Next, clean the shelves and racks with water, vinegar and baking soda. Use a microfiber cloth to wipe clean and return the items to their original places.
• Clean Oven

Bathrooms

• Towel brushes should be cleaned and disinfected. **When was the last time you gave these wands a thorough cleaning? You won’t be able to answer that question. Instead, please place them in a solution of six to one bleach and water. After three minutes, let them sit down and then rinse. Let them air dry before putting them back in the holder.
• Shower curtains and doors can be washed.
• Replace or clean toothbrushes.

Living Spaces

• Clean under furniture. There’s a chance that cobwebs may have formed over the past few months. Turn over your living room furniture to get rid of cobwebs and other dust. Vacuum the floor underneath the furniture and the furniture itself. )
• Get rid of cobwebs.
• Clean floors Here are some tips on cleaning Linoleum, LAminate, Wood.
• Clean rugs. They may need it.
• Dust all nooks and corners, such as baseboards and art.

Bedrooms

• Declutter closet.
• Launder bedding and pillows
• Vacuum under beds.

Home Maintenance

• Washing machine
• Dust the ceiling fan blades.** Vacuum or clean the floor once you’re done.
• Perform a complete furnace preparation checklist.
• Test batteries for smoke and carbon monoxide detections.
• Clear vents.

You don’t want any of the dust from your house blowing around when the heat is on. First, remove the covers from your vents. After dusting:

1. Wash them with mild dish soap and warm running water.
2. Dry immediately.
3. Use an attachment to vacuum the vent.
4. Attach the vent covers.

• To prevent illness from spreading, disinfect areas frequently touched in your home. It can be not easy to stay healthy in winter, but it is worth keeping your home clean. Learn how to disinfect.
• Winterize your garage.
• Use the washing machine’s cleaning cycle.
• Focus on spring– Here’s where you’ll find it as the season changes.

You’ll feel good, warm, and accomplished after you complete this winter checklist. If you find yourself overwhelmed by to-do lists and feeling uninspired, please call us! The Maids offer a service specifically designed to accommodate the changing seasons and their regular, excellent cleaning service. Get a free estimate by clicking here.