Seasonal Cleaning Guide

Minnesota’s distinct seasons each bring their own cleaning demands — from tracked-in road salt in winter to pollen in spring. Here’s what’s worth focusing on throughout the year.

Spring

• Deep clean windows and window tracks, inside and out, once the weather allows — winter grime tends to build up on both sides.
• Wash or dust window treatments — blinds and curtains collect dust over the winter months when windows stay closed.
• Clean baseboards and door frames throughout the home, where dust accumulates most over winter.
• Deep clean carpets and rugs to remove salt residue and moisture tracked in over the cold months.
• Wipe down light fixtures and ceiling fans, switching fan direction for warmer weather.

Summer

• Clean interior windows and screens — more time with windows open means more dust and pollen making it inside.
• Deep clean the kitchen, including the inside of the oven and refrigerator, since more entertaining and cooking tends to happen in summer.
• Wash entryway mats and rugs more frequently, as increased foot traffic tracks in more dirt.
• Clean and disinfect trash and recycling bins, since heat accelerates odor buildup.

Fall

• Clean gutters and check for leaves/debris before winter (an exterior maintenance task, but worth pairing with a fall interior clean).
• Deep clean carpets and upholstery before the home closes up for winter with less airflow.
• Wash bedding, blankets, and winter clothing before pulling them back into regular use.
• Clean behind and under furniture before the heating season starts, when rooms get less rearranged.

Winter

• Wipe down entryways frequently — Minnesota winters mean regular salt, sand, and slush tracked indoors.
• Dust and clean heating vents and radiators, since dust burns off and circulates once heat is running regularly.
• Clean humidifiers and furnace filters more often, since they run continuously through the cold months.
• Focus on air quality: vacuum carpets and upholstery more frequently, since windows stay closed and dust has nowhere to go.

A simpler approach

If keeping up with seasonal deep-cleaning on top of regular upkeep is more than your schedule allows, a Deep Cleaning service timed to the season — or a recurring cleaning plan that folds seasonal tasks into a regular schedule — can cover this without it becoming a weekend project.