After a winter of closed windows, muddy boots, and the heat running nonstop, your house is ready for a reset. Spring around Lebanon is the perfect time to do it. The weather turns mild, you can finally open the windows, and you've got a stretch of decent days before the summer humidity rolls in. That window matters more than you'd think for some of these jobs.
Here's a room-by-room checklist to work through. You don't have to do it all in one weekend. Knock out a little at a time and the whole place will feel new by the time the Wilson County Fair rolls around.
Living areas
This is where winter leaves its biggest mark, because it's where everyone gathers.
- Wash or dust the blinds and window treatments
- Wipe down baseboards and door frames, which collect more grime than people realize
- Vacuum under and behind the furniture, not just the open floor
- Clean the upholstery on couches and chairs that took a season of use
- Deep clean the carpets after a winter of tracked-in salt and mud
Kitchen
- Pull out the fridge and clean behind and under it
- Degrease the stovetop, vent hood, and backsplash
- Wipe down cabinet fronts and clear out expired pantry items
- Clean the tile and grout, which holds onto grease and grime over time
Bedrooms
- Flip or rotate the mattresses
- Wash comforters, mattress pads, and pillows
- Clear out the closets and set aside what you don't wear anymore
- Vacuum carpets thoroughly, paying attention to the edges and corners
Bathrooms
- Scrub the grout and reseal it if it's looking rough
- Clean the exhaust fan covers, which trap dust and moisture
- Wash the shower curtains and bath mats
- Check under the sinks for any slow leaks before they become real problems
Don't skip the floors
Carpets take the worst of winter. Salt, mud, road grime, and months of foot traffic with the windows shut tight all settle into the fibers. A vacuum picks up the surface, but the stuff ground down deep is what makes carpets look tired and dull. That's the part a real deep cleaning gets to.
Spring is the smart time to do it for a reason that's specific to where we live. You want your carpets professionally cleaned before the humid summer sets in, not during it. Clean them now while the air is still dry, and they'll be in good shape heading into the muggy months.
Our carpet cleaning is a perfect fit for spring because the low-moisture method dries in about an hour, so you're not losing a whole day of your weekend to wet floors. While we're out, our upholstery cleaning can freshen up the sofas and chairs that carried the family through winter.
One thing at a time
A whole-house spring clean feels like a lot when you look at the full list, so don't try to do it all at once. Pick a room, knock it out, and move on when you're ready. The floors and upholstery are the parts worth handing off to someone with the right equipment, and that's where we come in.
Ready to get the carpets and furniture handled while you tackle the rest? Call Safe-Dry® of Lebanon at 615-994-1780 or schedule online.