4 Reasons to Deep Clean Your Home in The Autumn

Posted on 05/05/2023

How Do I Keep My House Clean in the Fall?

Autumn is a beautiful time of the year with golden and orange leaves nestling among the treetops and evenings becoming shorter, reminding us that Christmas will soon be upon us. Although the warmth of summer is fading, the crisp evenings still provide a lovely climate in which to appreciate nature’s changing seasons. One of the best things about the cooler temperatures of autumn is the way in which people find themselves spending much more time indoors, snuggled up with loved ones and making plans for the upcoming holiday season. However, staying indoors can draw attention to the fact you may have been neglecting the house cleaning during summer. Autumn is the perfect time to get stuck into deep cleaning your home, and these four reasons show you precisely why.


Flee the fleas!

If you have a pet such as a cat or a dog in your home, the autumn months can prove to be a vital time for keeping fleas at bay. You may believe that the heat of summer promotes flea production, but fleas are known to be more of a problem during autumn. Carpets, flooring, curtains and furniture can all harbour flea eggs which is why you need to not only keep up to date with your animal’s flea treatments, but you need to ensure your home cleaning is also up to scratch (pardon the pun!). Vacuuming has been shown to be an extremely effective way to keep fleas away and after you have vacuumed floors and furnishings you should immediately douse the vacuum cleaner bag in flea repellent and place it in and outside waste unit. Pet owners should invest in powerful vacuum cleaners that will not only rid carpets and curtains of pet hair but will also be strong enough to lift fleas and flea eggs from thick materials.


The time is right

Unless you have a whole host of family birthdays, weddings, or other celebrations, autumn is a quiet season when it comes to activities. Summer may have seen friends and family gathering at your home for barbecues, play dates, or other summer parties, but autumn is more likely to be a time when people become homebodies. Take advantage of the calmer social scene by employing a cleaning company to give your entire home the deep cleaning treatment. This can take several days depending on how much needs to be done in your home, which is why autumn is the perfect time for a complete cleaning overhaul.


Christmas is coming!

The holiday season is a time of parties, and family dinners, and nobody wants to be worried about their home not being completely clean when visitors drop in over the festive period. Rather than tackle the big clean up yourself, consider looking into local cleaning services, so you can concentrate on party planning and gift shopping. Speak to friends and family that have used a local cleaning company to find a reliable domestic cleaning company within your budget. Christmas can be a very stressful time and it is therefore sensible to want to use professional cleaners rather than attempt to do everything yourself.


It is good for your health

According to health specialists quoted in the national press, it is essential to perform a deep clean during autumn. As we retreat indoors, we turn up the heat and close windows and doors which encourages dust mites and germs to take residence in our homes. Lack of ventilation can lead to respiratory problems, and leaving crumbs and germ-loving dirty surfaces, we are encouraging bacteria to grow and jeopardising our health. One-off cleaning may keep problems at bay for a while but it is important to keep your home clean, especially during the autumn months.