Get Your Home Summer-Ready With Residential Deep Cleaning

How are you managing the summer? 

As the gentle rays of the summer sun grace our land, there’s a natural inclination to embrace the season’s warmth and brightness. Your home, the sanctuary where you retreat from the scorching heat and gather with loved ones, deserves to be summer-ready for those rare but cherished sunny days. This is where residential deep cleaning comes into the frame. The key to ensuring your UK home is not only prepared for the summer but also a welcoming and refreshing haven.

So, don’t put it off any longer and let’s explore the significance of deep cleaning, shedding light on its role in improving indoor air quality, warding off common pests, and enhancing energy efficiency, especially crucial in British homes.

With these insights, your UK summer will be off to a fresh, clean start, and your home will be an ideal setting for memorable moments amidst the green countryside or seaside splendour.

Why Residential Deep Cleaning Matters?

Residential deep cleaning goes beyond the routine cleaning tasks that you perform regularly. It involves a comprehensive and thorough cleaning of your home, reaching the nooks and crannies that often go unnoticed. Here's why it's crucial, especially as you gear up for summer:

• Improves Indoor Air Quality: Over the winter months, dust, allergens, and pollutants can be stored in your home's corners and crevices. Deep cleaning removes these contaminants, leading to better indoor air quality, which is essential when you're spending more time indoors due to the scorching summer heat.

• Prevents Pests: Summer is prime time for pests like ants, mosquitoes, and flies. A deep clean can eliminate food residue and potential breeding grounds, making your home less attractive to these unwanted guests.

• Enhances Energy Efficiency: A clean and well-kept home can save energy. A deep cleaning session can improve the effectiveness of your HVAC system and help ensure you stay cool during hot summer days without breaking the bank.

• Prepares for Guests: With summer comes the likelihood of hosting friends and family. Deep cleaning ensures that your home is presentable and inviting, making your guests feel comfortable and welcome.

Supplies You Needed to Deep Clean Your Home

Deep cleaning your home requires a wide variety of tools and cleaners. To deep clean your home effectively, you’ll need the following supplies:

• Cleaning Solutions: All-purpose cleaner, glass cleaner, disinfectant, and eco-friendly cleaning products.
• Cleaning Tools: Microfibre cloths, scrub brushes, mop, bucket, vacuum cleaner, and a broom. 
• Protective Gear: Rubber gloves, face mask (if needed), and apron or old clothing.
• Organisation Supplies: Trash bags, storage containers, and labels for decluttering and organising.
• Specialty Cleaning Supplies: Depending on your home's specific needs, items like grout cleaner, oven cleaner, or stainless steel polish.
• Safety Equipment: Ladder or step stool for reaching high areas safely.
• Optional Eco-Friendly Alternatives: Vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice for natural cleaning solutions.

Having these supplies on hand will help you tackle your residential deep cleaning tasks efficiently and thoroughly. 

The Summer-Ready Deep Cleaning Checklist: Room-by-Room

Now that you understand why deep cleaning is essential for a summer-ready home, let’s dive into the details. Here’s a comprehensive checklist to guide you through the process:

Living Areas:

1. Dust and Polish: Start by dusting all surfaces, including shelves, picture frames, and ornaments. Polish wooden furniture to restore their natural shine.
2. Carpets and Upholstery: Vacuum carpets and upholstery thoroughly, paying extra attention to high-traffic areas. Consider professional cleaning for deep stains.
3. Windows and Curtains: Clean windows, window sills, and frames. Dust and wash curtains or blinds to let in the maximum amount of sunlight.
4. Electronics and Appliances: Dust and wipe down electronics, such as TVs and computers. Clean behind and underneath appliances like the TV stand and entertainment centre.

Kitchen:

1. Appliance Deep Clean: Clean the inside and outside of appliances, including the fridge, oven, microwave, and dishwasher. Remove and clean refrigerator shelves and drawers.
2. Cabinets and Countertops: Wipe down kitchen cabinets, both inside and out. Clean and disinfect countertops, backsplashes, and the kitchen sink.
3. Pantry and Fridge: Organise your pantry, discard expired items, and wipe down shelves. Check the fridge for expired or spoiled food items.

Bathroom:

1. Tile and Grout: Scrub bathroom tiles and grout lines to remove mold and mildew. Use a mould-resistant caulk to seal gaps around the tub and shower.
2. Toilet and Fixtures: Disinfect and clean the toilet bowl, seat, and tank. Polish fixtures and faucets to a sparkling shine.
3. Vanity and Mirrors: Clean bathroom vanities and mirrors, removing any streaks or water spots.

Bedrooms:

1. Bedding and Linens: Wash all bedding, including sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers. Flip or rotate mattresses for even wear.
2. Closets and Dressers: Organise and declutter your closet and dresser drawers. Donate or discard clothing and accessories you no longer need.
3. Under-Bed Cleaning: Don't forget to clean under the bed, removing dust and any items that may have accumulated there.

Outdoor Areas:

1. Patio and Deck: Power wash outdoor surfaces like patios and decks to remove dirt, moss, and algae. Clean and arrange outdoor furniture.
2. Garden and Plants: Tend to your garden by weeding, pruning, and mulching as needed. Water plants and flowers regularly during the summer months.
3. BBQ Grill: Clean the barbecue grill thoroughly, removing any grease and residue. Check propane levels if you have a gas grill.

Utility Areas:

1. Laundry Room: Clean the lint filter in your dryer and remove lint buildup from the exhaust vent. Wipe down the washing machine and laundry sink.
2. Garage: Organise and declutter the garage, disposing of items you no longer need. Sweep the garage floor and consider applying a garage floor sealant.

Safety and Maintenance:

1. Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Alarms: Smoke and CO detectors need to have their batteries checked and replaced regularly. Ensure they are in good working condition.
2. HVAC System: Change air filters and consider scheduling professional HVAC maintenance to keep your home cool and energy-efficient.
3. Home Security: Check locks, alarms, and security systems to ensure they are functioning correctly.
4. Periodic Pest Control: Make an appointment for pest control services to shield your house against common invaders like spiders, ants, and mosquitoes.

DIY Summer Preparation Tips For Your Home

As summer approaches, use DIY summer preparation tips to ensure your living space is comfortable, energy efficient and ready to enjoy its full benefits. Here are a few useful ideas:

Pest Control Your Home

Pests thrive in summer. While residential deep cleaning can help keep some of them at bay but most remain hidden. After decluttering, use pesticide sprays in corners and under furniture. Leave it for some time. Then clean the areas. Make sure your face and hands are protected while working with pesticides.

Pay Attention to Maintenance

Clean your refrigerator and air conditioner. If possible, take guidance from friends or anyone knowledgeable about the process. Clean your fans as well. 

Shut Out the Harsh Sunlight 

Preventing harsh sunlight from entering your home is an effective way to keep your home cool. Installing black window panes can help block sunlight. Opt for curtains in dark colours for maximum sun blocking. Make sure you close your curtains during the daytime so sunlight does not creep in and your home remains cool. You can open the curtains in the morning, and late evening, so fresh air enters inside as, during these times, the air is pleasantly chilly.

Rugs and Carpets are a NO for Summer

There is nothing more cooling than walking barefoot on bare flooring. Remove all the rugs and carpets and enjoy the cold floor. Keeping your floor bare allows it to breathe and keeps your home cool. An added advantage is that there will be less dust settling inside and your home will be cleaner with better air quality.

Regulate power use during summer

The more electronic items you use, the more heat they will generate and raise the temperature of your home. But then, life is also impossible without these gadgets and appliances. Turn off and unplug equipment when not in use to save electricity and reduce heat generated, as well as take an important step toward environmental preservation.

Add an oasis inside your home with a centrepiece

Make a DIY centrepiece using a bowl and fill it with water. Add some pebbles, fresh leaves or a few beautiful flowers in it, and you will have an attractive piece of décor that will cool your heart and add positive vibes to the environment.

Embrace The Summer Vibes With Gleem

As summer begins to reach us and days grow longer, it's time to embrace its pleasures in your home. Beachside vacations, outdoor barbecues or just lounging around on lazy afternoons in your backyard; nothing quite beats that feeling of summer fun and relaxation. However, don't lose sight of maintaining an organised and welcoming living space while you do all that fun-and-relaxation stuff!

This summer, let Gleem be your partner in creating a clean, comfortable, and welcoming home environment. Embrace the sun, the sand, and the summer vibes while we take care of the residential deep cleaning. With Gleem, you can focus on making memories, enjoying outdoor adventures, and savouring the simple pleasures of the season, knowing that your home is in capable hands. So, go ahead, savour the summer, and let Gleem make your home sparkle like the sun itself.