While everybody knows about spring cleaning, doing a solid job fall cleaning is actually more important. It’s a good thing to get that house clean now – because you’re probably going to be spending more time in it as the weather gets colder.
Here’s a rundown of some things that should be on your fall cleaning checklist:
- Pantry – Check the food you have in there for freshness and get rid of the expired stuff.
- Flip Your Mattress – Besides replacing your smoke alarm batteries on Daylight Saving Time Day, turn your mattress over also. Flip it over and then rotate it 180 degrees to prevent body impressions from setting-in. Sprinkle the mattress with baking soda to neutralize odors, and then vacuum it up.
- Carpet Shampoo – Get a jump on the holidays and give your carpeting a shampooing. You can have your plush flooring professionally cleaned, rent a carpet shampooer or even invest in a carpet cleaner.
- Vacuum the Furniture – Vacuum all the surfaces of your upholstery, including both sides of the cushions, the back, sides, arms and even underneath the cushions. (Yahoo Shine)
