Preparing Your Home for Summer: Essential Cleaning Checklist

Before summer gets into full swing, it’s a great time to refresh your home. Whether you’re hosting guests or just want a fresh start, a simple checklist makes it manageable.

1. Declutter first

Walk through each room and pull out items to donate, sell or toss, especially in closets, shelves, counters and the garage. Less clutter means easier cleaning and less dust.

2. Deep clean carpets

Vacuuming handles day-to-day upkeep but can’t pull out debris packed deep in the fibers. Summer is a good time for carpet cleaning in Utah because warm, dry weather helps carpet dry faster. Focus on:

• Living and family rooms
• Bedrooms
• Hallways and stairs
• Home offices, playrooms and bonus rooms

3. Refresh area rugs

Area rugs trap dirt, allergens, pet hair and odors. Check rugs in entries, living and dining rooms and bedrooms for wear, stains and odor, and have the worst ones cleaned professionally.

4. Restore tile and grout

Grout is porous and soaks up dirt, oils, soap and moisture, making floors look older than they are. Check kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, mudrooms and entries. Professional cleaning brings grout lines back to a brighter color.

5. Don’t forget upholstery

Sofas and chairs collect body oils, crumbs and pet hair through the year. A cleaning before summer gatherings makes a noticeable difference.