In the famous words of John Snow, ‘Winter is coming’! So, why wait until spring to do your house cleaning? Get a head and start now, prepare yourself for the colder months ahead so you can focus on enjoying the warmer weather when spring comes back around in 2019.
As a domestic cleaning company in Alton and surrounding areas, we’re here to provide you with our top tips in preparing your home for the winter months. So, sit back and relax (for now) and take a read of our tips to get you going.
Prepare for the Holiday madness
That’s right, winter brings a whirlwind of madness. From decorations to gifts and excessive amounts of food, it’s time to start making space for winter to move on in! Chuck away all of the broken items and toys in your house and donate those you no longer want to charity allowing everyone to partake in the festivities. Wade your way through your fridge-freezer and get rid of all the leftover, inedible food in there taking up valuable space- it’s time to make way for the new!
Go through your closet
Give your wardrobe a much-needed make-over. No, we’re not talking about buying new clothes, so you (yes you) put the card away! We’re talking about organizing your belongings and again getting rid of anything that’s not been worn in years or that just doesn’t fit anymore. After all you’ll get a lot of satisfaction with a clean, minimalist wardrobe.
File your documents
‘Have you seen my…’, ‘where’s my…’, honestly there’s nothing worse! Go through your pile of documents and have envelopes, folders and a colourful array of markers at the ready. It’s time to file and keep things you need and recycle or throw out the things you don’t. it’s also a pretty good time to get a jump on those pesky tax returns too! If your pile is just too much, think of going paperless for your bills and bank statements. You’ll be shocked at the amount of space you save, and it’s better for the environment too!
Check for dirt and dust
There’s just nothing worse than a dusty home. Any surface in your home can get dusty, including flooring, furniture, tables chairs and even those pesky ceiling corners. The Winter air is dry and combined with dust can cause a lot of irritation and allergies. To make this a less time-consuming task, we recommend tackling sections one room at a time.
Clean the mattresses and sofas
Did you know that you can actually hoover your sofa and mattresses for an extra deep clean? In fact, you can even clean those visible spots using a small amount of whit vinegar. If your sofa covers are removable, it’s better to just pop them in the washing machine for a more thorough clean. Rotate your mattresses and cushions at the start of the season for even more wear.
If you have a favourite Winter housekeeping trick you’d like to share, we’d love to hear from you, simply let us know by Tweeting us at @BennettsHomesh.
Additionally, if you feel like you need a little helping hand this winter, Bennetts Home Shine is a professional and affordable domestic cleaning company covering Alton and the surrounding areas. Simply give us a call on 01420 769101 or email us at Joanne@bennettshomeshine.co.uk to arrange your FREE cleaning quote today.
