Back to School, Back to Clean: Deep Cleaning Tips for Family Homes

After the chaos of having kids home all summer, your house is probably in need of some attention. Back-to-school season is the perfect time for a deep clean, ready for the new year ahead. Here are our deep cleaning tips to start your academic year off right.

Declutter first

As kids progress through school years, they grow out of clothes and toys. A fresh year is the perfect time for sorting out old uniforms, neglected toys and out-of-date medication. This will make room for their upcoming development and new interests, but it will also make it much easier for you to deep-clean your home.

Dust thoroughly

Children are particularly vulnerable to allergies, and dust can give them nasty symptoms. If you dust regularly, you probably don't notice much dust around your home. However, most households have a few places that get forgotten. Our next deep cleaning tip is to double check picture frames, light fixtures, ceiling fans and under furniture for any dust hotspots.

Descale appliances

An overlooked deep cleaning tip is cleaning appliances. Your kettle, your coffee machine and your ice machine don't need descaling often, which is why lots of people forget to do it at all. One of the best deep cleaning tips is to get into the habit of including descaling in your deep cleaning routine, making sure that your drinks are suitable for the upcoming busy mornings before school.

Reorganise desks

After a summer away from homework, your study could probably do with reorganising. File away last year's school work, throw away dried-up pens, and sort out desk drawers. Focusing on this area creates a clean learning environment for tackling the fresh challenges of the new school year.

Wash soft furnishings

Curtains, cushion covers and rugs collect grime throughout the year, and should be cleaned regularly. Make sure you read the directions on each item - some may be suitable for machine washing, while others may need to be hand-washed. You should also make sure that you have a place suitable for drying soft furnishings after cleaning them, and this is likely to be the last point in the year when washing can be dried outside.

Deep clean carpets

Deep cleaning your carpet gets rid of built-up dirt that vacuuming can't reach. This is especially important if you have babies and toddlers, who spend a lot of time on the floor, or pets, who shed dander this time of year. One deep cleaning tip is to hire a professional carpet cleaner for expertly cleaned flooring, whether your carpet is in great condition or has a few stains you would rather hide.

Hire a professional cleaner

A professional cleaner can take care of your deep cleaning for you, saving you time and energy. Every cleaner in the National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA) directory is insured and specially trained in carpet cleaning. We have cleaners located all over the UK.

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