House Cleaning in St. Louis: How About Spring Cleaning During Winter?

Posted By: Ronald Lowry

Most people look forward to the intense household cleaning chores in the spring. This is perhaps where the term “spring cleaning”—washing, dusting, scrubbing, and vacuuming every nook and cranny of the home—comes from. While this may be the norm, it definitely doesn’t mean you can’t do a little “spring cleaning” during winter. U.S. News has a few tips for house cleaning in St. Louis that you can follow right now:

Clean your furnace

Furnaces are winter workhorses, so, by cleaning them, you’ll prevent the possibility of them posing safety issues and breaking down during the cold season. U.S. News notes that you should replace your furnace filter monthly to keep your home energy-efficient. Replacing that filter also helps to keep the indoor air cleaner.

Deep clean your carpet and floors

Winters can be tough on carpets and floors, especially if family members constantly walk on them with snow and mud on their boots. U.S News advises:

“Take the time to steam clean your carpet and scrub the floors. If you don’t have a place for snowy boots and shoes, put out a couple of cookie sheets for them to drain by the door.”

Dust

U.S. News has another tip to combat an effect of the warmth and dryness of winter air:

“Dust your home’s surfaces from top to bottom to help keep the dust to a manageable level. Don’t forget ceiling fan blades, the tops of window moldings, and the tops of books—all of which are often overlooked and can collect dust easily.”

Clean the kitchen ceiling

Too much holiday cooking can turn kitchen ceilings dingy. Scrubbing the ceiling can lighten it by couple of shades, not to mention brighten up the entire room. “Mix a small amount of mild dish soap in a bucket of warm water and gently scrub with a sponge, using only a minimum amount of water,” says U.S. News.

If doing some cleaning chores during winter is something that your schedule just wouldn’t allow, don’t worry. Trusted St. Louis, MO house cleaning services like MaidPro are ready, willing, and able to handle the task for you.

(Article Excerpt and Image from 5 Tips for Winter Cleaning Your Home, U.S. News)