Sue Caldwell, managing director of eco-cleaning brand Clean Living says, ‘With the weather finally taking a turn for the chillier, now is the perfect time to prepare for the cold months ahead by deep cleaning your home to create the ultimate clean and cozy haven.'
Although people traditionally partake in spring cleaning, a fall cleaning checklist is equally as important to prepare a home for the colder months.
2. Declutter the remnants of summer
As the seasons change we will be looking to change up our decor to reflect the cozier seasons. When deep cleaning your home, start taking down summer pieces and considering if they are something you would want to put out again next year, or if they should be decluttered.
There are several categories professional organizers get rid of after summer. Alysha Fenn, expert organizer and founder of Making Space Today says, 'As we transition to fall, this means storing summer activity equipment, decluttering layers that no longer fit the kids, and creating more space for backpacks (maybe even a drop-off station for homework), as well as bulkier fall clothes like jackets & boots.'
3. Improve your home security for darker days
4. Clean up and prepare decking areas
Maintaining your deck idea is easy when you prepare in advance.
Nathan Gamba, director at Protea Gardens says, ‘Start to get on top of sweeping fallen leaves, especially on the decking as they can stain and discolor it. However, leave them in flower beds as they keep the roots of plants warm as the weather gets milder and provide shelter for insects,’ he adds.
Knowing how to paint a deck and stain a deck are useful home maintenance skills in the fall months, although knowing when to prepare your deck for fall is equally important.
