It’s not a Spring clean, it’s Fall!
It’s a little late for spring cleaning
Take your inspiration from nature, when the leaves change and begin to fall so should your clutter and everything unorganized in your life. We often see spring as the time to do a whole house clean, but there are just as many reasons to do a fall cleaning. It’s time to cover up the pools, clean out the yards and gardens, and prepare for cold months up ahead. By doing some extra work now, you’ll be thanking yourself when you’re enjoying a snug winter without as many worries.
Preparing Outside
Snow, rain, cold, frost, all these elements can really bring damage to your back yard appliances. The last thing you want is festering snow mold or tripping over something hiding in the leaves or snow that can do a lot of damage to you or your yard. So clean and pack away those kiddie pools, tents, outdoor furniture, and toys. Trim the lawn and rake up the leaves. A layer of organic material like a mound of grass or a carpet of fallen leaves can promote snow mold. Drain and detach the garden hose and move into your shed, then locate the shut-off valve for your outdoor tape. Make sure the lines are dry and then shut it off for the winter, if you don’t then ice can form and damage your pipes or hoses.
Let’s head inside
Although, most of look forward to the cooler weather so that way we can build bonfires, camp, and roast marshmallows, all of those dust, dirt, and other sticky things are waiting to be taken care of on the inside. Having a check list can help those indoor furniture and appliances be taken care of just as much or even better than the outdoor ones. Here’s a list we have created to help you get started: floors, walls, microwave, oven, garbage bins, dishwasher, windows, mirrors, dusting, carpets, freezer, pantry, bathrooms, and of course the bedrooms.
Minor Repairs
Those too cold to be outside days can be your excuse to get those minor repairs done around the home. Tighten loose screws on the furniture and appliances. Replace those burnt-out light bulbs and make sure to read the maximum wattage for each fixture. Update your date on fire extinguishers and maybe use this as an opportunity to teach your kids how to safely use them. Test your fire, smoke, and carbon monoxide alarms and replace the expired ones. Do a health check on your furnace and fireplace. Grab an extra furnace filter because your furnace works harder during the winter so make sure it’s up to date.
