Fall Cleaning Checklist
Preparing your home for the fall season doesn’t have to be such a chore. We made a fall cleaning checklist that is broken down into different areas of…let’s say motivation. You can start with the Basic Cleaning – these things absolutely should be done when cleaning your house. The Deep Cleaning and Traditional Extras are recommended for a thorough house cleaning for cosmetic and health related reasons. So turn on some music and get your clean on!
Vacuum, mop, or steam clean floors regularly!
Basic Cleaning (remember to work from top to bottom)
- Wipe down ceiling fans and lights
- Dust tops of doors and door frames
- Dust all surfaces
- Dust corners, edges, and windowsills
- Disinfect door knobs and switches
- Oil wood furniture
- Launder all bedding
- Wash bathroom counters
- Scrub bathtubs and showers
- Disinfect kitchen counter
- Clean appliances
- Vacuum floors and edges
- Mop floors and wash baseboards
- Wash throw rugs
Carpet cleaning will help rid your floors of dirt and allergens so you can breathe easier!
Deep Cleaning
- Clean doors
- Clean A/C intake vent screen and replace filter
- Clean under appliances
- Clean washer and dryer
- Touch up paint where needed
- Wash windows
- Vacuum lampshades
- Clean blinds
- Empty and wash cupboards
- Bathe the dog and cat
- Hire a professional for the following chores:
- deep cleaning carpets
- deep cleaning upholstery
- deep cleaning bathroom and kitchen floors
- heater maintenance/inspection
Having trouble cleaning out the garage? Have a garage sale!
Traditional Extras
- Rotate and/or flip mattress
- Repair holes in carpet
- Clean out gutters
- Switch out clothing
- Clean out garage
- Clean porch and/or patio
- Yard clean-up
- Clean outdoor lights
- Wash window screens
We hope our fall cleaning checklist makes your house cleaning easier and faster. Please comment with any tips you would like to add to our list.
Happy Fall!
