And just like that, winter is officially over.
Around this time of year, people are embracing the warmer temperatures and getting ready for the summer season.
However, after a few months of spending time indoors, both the interior and exterior of your home are probably in need of some TLC.
Spring cleaning is a popular phrase for a reason, and if you’re thinking about some ways to get started on getting your home spick and span for the summer months, we have a few tips to follow that will get your home prepared for the next few months and feeling much healthier.
Do a Deep Dusting
Throughout the winter months, the inside of your home will get pretty dusty if not kept up with.
Oftentimes, dust contains a lot of dirt and allergens, which can affect the quality of the air inside your home.
On a nicer spring day, open up the windows and get to work on dusting.
Make sure to cover all cracks, crevices, and ledges.
Once you finish dusting, wipe down these areas with some disinfecting wipes or your favorite cleaner to get rid of the rest of the residue and germs.
Vacuum and Clean Carpets
Once you’re finished dusting down your house, move on to getting the floors nice and clean.
This is especially important for carpets, which tend to house dust and allergens from the previous months.
Additionally, if you live in an area that gets snow and rain during the winter, you’ve probably got at least some traces of mud on your carpeting.
Once you’re done cleaning the carpets, add some spot treatment to any stains, and then move forward with doing a full cleaning.
If you don’t own a carpet cleaner, you can opt to borrow/rent one or hire a company to do a more professional job.
Pressure Wash Siding
The outside of your house is going to need just as much attention as the inside, especially if you’ve had a snowy or rainy winter.
Whether you want to sell your home or not, taking care of your curb appeal is necessary for keeping your house looking new and inviting.
A pressure washer will help clean off any of the dirt and grime that got caked onto your siding during the winter.
If you don’t own one, you can easily rent one from a local hardware store or opt to hire a professional crew to do it for you. The results will be stunning!
Clean Down Windows
One of the best parts about summer is the sunshine––don’t dim it out of your house because of dirty windows.
Cleaning your windows will help let in natural light and keep your home bright during the summer months.
Make sure to do this for both the inside and the outside of your windows!
Replace Any HVAC Filters and Clean Ducts
If you want to make sure that the air quality in your home is good, replace all of the older air filters in your systems with new ones.
This can help you save energy and keep your utility bills at a minimum!
After the winter, consider having your ducts cleaned to the air quality within your home.
It’s important to note, however, that you’ll want to hire a professional team to help you clean your ducts unless it’s a job that you are familiar with!
This spring, get your home feeling clean and healthy. The tips above will help you get jump-started on your spring cleaning this year!
Additionally, every home and homeowner is different, so make sure to customize your cleaning checklist to make sure your home is as clean as can be!