Winter cleaning is a thorough cleaning process to prepare your home for the cold months, ensuring it’s warm, organized, and safe.
- Living Areas
- Dust and polish furniture
- Vacuum carpets and rugs
- Clean windows and window sills
- Wipe down baseboards
- Launder throws and cushion covers
- Kitchen
- Clean out refrigerator and freezer
- Wipe down cabinets and drawers
- Scrub stovetop and oven
- Sanitize countertops and backsplash
- Descale kettle and coffee maker
- Bathrooms
- Scrub shower, tub, and tiles
- Clean toilet inside and out
- Wipe mirrors
- Clean sink and countertop
- Organize medicine cabinet
- Bedrooms
- Launder bed linens and blankets
- Vacuum under the bed
- Dust dressers and nightstands
- Clean windows and window sills
- Flip and rotate mattress
- Entryway
- Sweep and mop floors
- Organize shoes and coats
- Clean doormat
- Wipe down door handles and light switches
- Dust light fixtures
- Miscellaneous
- Replace air filters
- Clean and check furnace
- Organize storage spaces
- Wash curtains and drapes
- Check and replace batteries in smoke detectors
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