Idaho Falls Families: Your Fall Cleaning Checklist
The kids are back in school, the mornings are crisp, and that Idaho Falls winter is waiting in anticipation.
So, before the cold settles in for good, fall is the perfect time to give your home a thorough once-over. Here is a simple room-by-room checklist to get your home ready for the coziest season of the year.
All Areas of the Home
The whole house benefits from a little extra attention before winter keeps everyone indoors full time.
- Dust ceiling fans and reverse the blade direction for winter
- Wipe down baseboards and door frames
- Clean doors and light switch plates
- Wash windows inside and check for drafts around frames
- Deep clean carpets and rugs before muddy boot season hits
- Check and replace furnace filters
- Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Kitchen
The kitchen works overtime in fall and winter, so give her some love!
- Clean exterior and interior of oven before holiday baking season
- Degrease stovetop and range hood
- Wipe down cabinet fronts inside and out
- Clean refrigerator coils and wipe down interior
- Disinfect sink, countertops, and small appliances
- Clear out and reorganize pantry
Bathrooms
With more time spent indoors comes more wear-and-tear in your bathroom.
- Scrub grout on tile walls and floors
- Clean behind and around the base of toilets
- Wipe down cabinet fronts and clean out under-sink storage
- Descale showerheads and faucets
- Wash shower curtains and liners
Bedrooms
Get the bedrooms ready for the long, cozy nights ahead.
- Wash all bedding including comforters, duvets, and pillows
- Rotate and flip mattresses
- Dust blinds, windowsills, and ceiling fan blades
- Wipe down furniture surfaces and lamp shades
- Swap out summer clothes and wash before storing
- Vacuum under beds and move furniture to clean beneath
Living Areas
The living room becomes the heart of the home all winter long.
- Dust and wipe down all surfaces, including shelves and entertainment centers
- Clean upholstered furniture and vacuum between cushions
- Wash throw blankets and decorative pillow covers
- Wipe down baseboards and clean behind large furniture
- Clean fireplace or inspect before first use of the season
- Organize entryway for boots, coats, and all the gear that comes with Idaho winters
Laundry Room
Easy to overlook, impossible to live without.
- Run a cleaning cycle on the washing machine
- Wipe out the dryer drum and clean the lint trap thoroughly
- Wipe down exteriors of both machines
- Clean behind and underneath the machines if possible
- Check dryer vent for lint buildup
Let Us Take This List Off Your Plate
With so many events and tasks on your to-do list, we know you might not have time to complete this list. So, let us take it off your plate!
At Distinguished Cleaning, we help Idaho Falls families stay on top of it all. When you book a weekly or biweekly cleaning service with us, we fold deep cleaning tasks right into your regular clean. This way, the only thing piling up this winter is the snow outside.
Ready for a fresh, clean, and cozy fall? Contact us today for your free estimate, and let's get your home ready for winter.