Seasonal Deep Cleaning: A Complete Guide

Every season brings different cleaning challenges and opportunities. A well-timed deep clean not only keeps your home looking great but also protects your health by reducing allergens, mould, and bacteria. Here's your complete guide to seasonal deep cleaning throughout the year.

Spring: The Fresh Start

Spring cleaning is a tradition for good reason. After months of closed windows and central heating, your home needs a thorough refresh.

• Windows and curtains: Wash all windows inside and out, and launder or dry-clean curtains. The difference in natural light will transform your rooms.
• Carpets and rugs: Have carpets professionally cleaned to remove the winter's worth of dust, dirt, and allergens trapped in the fibres.
• Kitchen appliances: Pull out the fridge and oven to clean behind and underneath. Descale the kettle, clean the oven interior, and defrost the freezer.
• Wardrobes and storage: Sort through clothing, donate items you no longer wear, and reorganise cupboards. Wipe down shelves and vacuum the wardrobe floor.
• Ventilation systems: Clean extractor fan filters, check bathroom vents, and open windows regularly to air out the house.

Summer: Maintain and Protect

Summer cleaning focuses on maintaining your spring refresh while tackling areas that benefit from warm, dry weather.

• Outdoor spaces: Pressure-wash patios, decking, and driveways. Clean garden furniture and barbecue equipment ready for entertaining.
• Mattresses and bedding: Air mattresses in the sunshine if possible. Vacuum mattress surfaces and wash all bedding, including pillows and duvets.
• Light fixtures: Remove and wash light shades, dust lampshades, and replace any dim bulbs. Clean light fittings collect less dust and improve brightness.
• Bins and drains: Summer heat can make bins and drains smell. Disinfect kitchen and bathroom bins, and pour a solution of baking soda and vinegar down drains.

Autumn: Prepare for the Cold

Autumn cleaning prepares your home for the months you'll spend largely indoors. It's about creating a warm, clean sanctuary.

• Gutters and exterior: Clear leaves from gutters and drains before the worst of the rain arrives. Check window seals and clean exterior doors.
• Heating system: Bleed radiators, dust radiator fins, and clean or replace boiler filters before switching the heating back on.
• Soft furnishings: Deep clean sofas and armchairs before you spend more time on them. Wash or replace cushion covers and throws.
• Entrance areas: Set up doormats, shoe storage, and coat hooks to manage the mud and wet that autumn and winter bring in.

Winter: Focus on Hygiene

Winter cleaning is all about maintaining a healthy indoor environment when windows stay shut and colds circulate.

• High-touch surfaces: Regularly disinfect door handles, light switches, remote controls, and handrails to reduce the spread of winter bugs.
• Bathrooms: With more condensation in winter, check for early signs of mould around windows and in bathrooms. Clean grout and silicone seals.
• Kitchen deep clean: After the holiday cooking season, give the kitchen a thorough deep clean. Clean inside the oven, behind appliances, and inside cupboards.
• Declutter post-holidays: After Christmas, sort through new items and donate or recycle anything no longer needed. Organise storage for decorations.