Fall is beautiful reminder – shifting us from hot and humid weather to cold, dry, and … rainy. The days are here when you mostly spend your time indoors due to cold outdoors. The festivities of Christmas are also around the corner (we might be getting ahead of ourselves). Before we can even think of Christmas, let’s focus on our fall cleaning activities, especially indoor cleaning. We compiled the Ultimate Fall Indoor Cleaning checklist for you to get it done in a giffy! Shall we?

Put Away All the Summer Items

It does not matter whether it is your kitchen, living room, or any other indoor space in your house; there is always the need for some rearrangement of items for the upcoming winter season. Say goodbye to your summer clothes, fans, air conditioning units, outdoor picnics, and all the other items, which made your summer relaxing and enjoyable.

But don’t forget to clean these items before putting them away. You will need them next year for sure. Ensure every summer item is cleaned properly and packed as it won’t be in use for the next 6-7 months.

Refresh Bedding

Now that the weather won’t be hot anymore; it’s a good time to swap out your bedding for a warmer and cozier set. Clean your bed items properly. Nobody wants to welcome a new season with untidy bed sheets. Give your interior a new look by changing bed sheets, pillows, and other items in accordance with the fall.

Clean Your Lawn & Gutters

When it comes to seasonal maintenance, there is nothing more important than your lawn and gutters. If your area experiences a lot of rainfall or snowfall in winter, then overlooking such a detail can cause issues in the future. You need 100% functional and free from debris gutters. Also, ensure that your lawn has no debris and garbage build up. Rake leaves and aerate the lawn properly. A well-maintained lawn will save you from the hassle in winter and during spring cleaning.

Cover Your Outdoor Furniture

Furniture is one of those items that acquires dirt, grease, and any other gunk right away. If not taken care of, expect more than dirt accumulated on your furniture when ready to use. If you can store these items in a dry covered place – great! If kept outside to brave the cold, make sure to clean and cover properly.

Clean Your Carpets

Colder weather means people spend MORE time indoors. This leads to an excessive use and wear and tear during the season. It is highly recommended that you hire a seasoned carpet cleaning company like Portland NW Carpet Cleaning to relieve your carpets from all sorts of stains. Doing so would ensure that your carpet is ready to handle the massive foot traffic in fall and winter.

The Bottom Line

It is always a good practice to prepare yourself for fall. Adopt these five measures every year to minimize cleaning time in the long run – trust us, we know! Spend a peaceful and hassle-free fall. If you need assistance with cleaning, call Magic Rag Cleaning Services at (503) 496-6928 or fill out our contact form.