With the temperature dropping it’s time to start building the blanket forts, drinking the hot chocolate and prepping for the holiday movie marathons . So why don’t we get our homes for ready for fall like we do for spring? Maybe it’s time to take on fall cleaning like we do spring cleaning and here’s why.
Holidays are on their way
While Thanksgiving and Christmas are fun they take a lot of preparation. Family and friends are getting ready to come over and you don’t want to give your mother-in-law another reason to complain, so make sure your house is clean. Give it a deep cleaning at the end of October then when it’s time to clean for the party guests you won’t have all the grim and build up to work through.
You’re about to spend a lot of time inside
Chilly weather is quickly approaching and with the sun setting earlier spending time outdoors isn’t a fun option anymore. You’re probably going to spend a majority of the next 3 months inside so make sure your home is clean, not just for your health but for your sanity as well. Clean out the air ducts, clear the shelves of dust and remove the pet hair, you don’t want to be breathing that stuff in all winter long. “Central heating and closed windows reduce ventilation and create dream conditions for dust mites, bacteria and mold.”
Declutter
Fall cleaning can also improve your mental health. With Christmas coming up you’ll probably accumulate a lot of new things, so make some room for them. Go through your closet, clean out the cabinets and get the kids to donate some of their toys that aren’t as popular with them anymore. A decluttered space makes for a decluttered mind.
While we still recommend spring cleaning we think fall cleaning may be just as important. No one wants to be trapped inside a dirty home for all those winter months. To get the best fall cleaning this year book with Maid to Shine and watch your home transform into the perfect place for hibernation.
