Fall is the perfect time for a little reset at home and a fall cleaning checklist can make this time of year a breeze. As the weather cools down and holiday gatherings get closer, a few simple cleaning and maintenance tasks can help your home feel fresher, run more efficiently, and be ready for the season ahead.
You don’t need to tackle everything at once. Think of this as your seasonal reminder to give some of the hardworking parts of your home a little extra attention.
1. Give Your Refrigerator a Reset
Dust and debris can build up around refrigerator coils over ti
me, making your appliance work harder. Give them a quick clean about twice a year to help your refrigerator run efficiently.
2. Get Your Oven Holiday-Ready
Before the holiday baking begins, give your oven a deep clean. It’s an easy way to start the season with a fresh cooking space before all those cookies, casseroles, and pies make their way in.
3. Descale Your Coffee Maker
Cool mornings call for coffee. Keep your coffee maker fresh by running a descaling cycle or a simple vinegar rinse, followed by two cycles of clean water.
4. Check Your Dryer Vent and Lint Trap
Your lint trap isn’t the only place lint can collect. Check your dryer vent regularly and clear away buildup to help your dryer run safely and efficiently.
5. Clean Your Range Hood Filter
After a season of cooking, your range hood filter can collect grease and residue. Give it a good wash so it’s ready for everything from weeknight dinners to holiday feasts.
6. Freshen Up Your Washer
Wipe down the washer gasket, especially around the folds where moisture and residue can collect. Then run an empty hot cleaning cycle to give the inside of your washer a refresh.
7. Clean Around Your Large Appliances
Dust and debris can quietly collect behind and beneath refrigerators, ranges, washers, and dryers. Pull out what you safely can and give those hidden spaces a good vacuum.
8. Swap Out Your Filters
Fall is a great time to check the filters throughout your home. Replace or clean air, water, and vacuum filters as needed to keep everything working as it should.
A Little Reset Goes a Long Way
You don’t have to deep clean your entire home in one weekend. A few small seasonal resets can make a noticeable difference and help your hardworking appliances stay ready for whatever the season brings.
Ready to tackle your fall reset? Download our Fall Cleaning Checklist below and keep it handy as you work your way through the season.
[DOWNLOAD THE FALL CLEANING CHECKLIST]
Because a cleaner home starts with the little things.
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