Let’s face it – when it comes to deep cleaning, Spring gets all of the glory. But Fall is also an excellent time to get your home into tip-top shape. Here are a few tips to get your Fall deep cleaning underway.
Plan Ahead. It’s hard to hide dirty carpets. Put your best foot forward and schedule to have your carpets cleaned in advance while the weather is still nice – and BEFORE holiday madness hits. The lack of humidity and low temperatures can increase drying time. Rainy and cold? Don’t let bad weather stand in the way of a clean carpets. Just ask for our DC Turbo Drying Bonus. This will speed your drying time to just a few hours.
Go with the Flow. October is a great time to reverse the flow of your ceiling fan. This enables the warm air to circulate around the room and not just stay at the top of the ceiling. While making this change, it’s also a good time to dust off the blades and lights.
Make it to the Top. Most of us clean the inside and front of our refrigerators on a regular basis, but what about the top? Because most refrigerators are almost six feet tall, most people can’t see the top. This is a prime location for dust and grime to settle. It’s also important to periodically vacuum both behind your refrigerator and the vents located at the bottom. Not only does this help your refrigerator run more efficiently, but it also improves your indoor air quality.
Fall Back. Sunday November 1st (at 2 a.m.) is the end of Daylight Saving Time. Take advantage of this and change the batteries in your smoke/ carbon monoxide detectors.
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes. Schedule to have your chimney cleaned prior to heavy fireplace use. Make sure your fireplace screen and/or glass is free from debris and smoke build-up. Excess build-up on either of these items can be a safety concern. Take your screens out to the driveway and give them a good scrub with a nylon brush and some soapy water. For the fireplace glass, most can be cleaned with glass cleaner. If you need to do a little more scrubbing, I recommend Method’s non-toxic Le Scrub - this helps with removing the smoke, but will not scratch the glass.
Clean Your Filter. Always make sure your dryer lint filter is cleaned after each use. Towels or linens can especially create more lint build-up. In addition, make sure you dryer exhaust tube is clean. The filter catches as much as it can, but particles can also travel through the exhaust vent leading to the outside of your home.
Clean Your Filter. Again! Replace or clean your air conditioner or furnace filter. This is often located on your ceiling.