How many of us think about doing a great Fall cleaning of our homes? Did you know that its a wonderful time to get our home ready for winter and the upcoming holidays? In the fall the cooler temperatures really help with all the outside and indoor chores we need to get done. So take advantage of that great weather and use our tips for getting a good fall clean on!
Fall Cleaning Tips | Coin-Op Laundry Raleigh NC
- Always make sure you clean from the top of a room to the bottom: Start at the ceiling and wipe away cobwebs and dust down the wall to the baseboards. Our homes get more dusty during the summer months so its time for it to go. Once done then vacuum all the floors and any of your curtains that can’t be washed and launder those that can.
- Next turn your attention to winterizing your bedroom: First strip your bed of all its linens. If its time to flip the mattress this is the time to do it. While you are doing this have your quilts and blankets laundered and ready to go. Place them on the bed and it will be fresh and ready for the fall chill and winter cold.
- Now is the time to organize your closets: This means removing the summer tanks and shorts and getting everyone’s wardrobe ready for Fall/Winter. It is also a good time to donate any items that no longer fit or that will be outgrown by children over the next 7-8 months. If you find stained and irreparable items toss them. Do the same with all of your shoes. Switch sandals for boots!
- Take a morning and wash all your windows: This needs to be done inside and out and doing them in the cold of the winter will be no fun! If you need to break it up then do a room at a time over a period of a week or so. Wash all of your window screens as well. If you use storm windows then wash those and put them in as well.
- Fall is the absolute best time to give your kitchen a deep deep clean: We all know that those holidays are coming quickly now. Use the top to bottom method here as well. This is a great time to deep clean all of your appliances as well. Clean that oven on a day you can fling open the windows to reduce the smell. Clean out that refrigerator and freezer. Remove any food that is beyond expiration and then give both a good cleaning. Run a dishwasher cleaner through it to get it super clean as well. Then turn your attention to your cabinets and pantry. Organize and remove any unwanted or expired foods. This is a good time to designate a spot or cabinet for all your baking items. Make a list as you go for those things you will need during the holidays. This will allow you to shop during the sales for your needed things.
- Use environmentally safe cleaners: In today’s market many of the cleaners we need are formulated for allergy free cleaning. You can also make your own safe cleaners. Winter is the worst time of year for polluted air in our homes. We open the windows and doors less allowing for a much polluted air environment. Read the labels on all your cleaners. VOC-free or Low VOC cleaners are what you want to look for.
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Using these tip to get your home ready for the winter cold will help make it a cozy and warm place at the end of a chaotic day. Laundry Express can help you make sure all of those winter bedding items are fresh and clean. We offer the best coin-op laundry in Raleigh NC. Call us today or bring them by!
