6 Cleaning Tasks You Should Be Doing Every Season
When you think of seasonal cleaning, you probably picture the usual chores like dusting baseboards, swapping out bedding, cleaning windows, but there’s a lot more that should be on your radar throughout the year. Some chores don’t feel important until they’ve already turned into a bigger problem. By tackling them once each season, you help prevent build-up that’s much harder to deal with later. Here are a few examples of cleaning tasks you should do at least once a seasonFIC THIS FIC THIS FIC THIS FIX THIS
Clean Behind Appliances
The mess that exist behind your fridge, stove, or washer might feel intimidating to tackle, but those areas collect dust, crumbs, and sometimes even mold, so it’s important to stay on top of it. Each season, unplug and gently pull your appliance out just enough to vacuum behind it and wipe down the wall and floor. While you’re back there, check cords and hoses for wear. It doesn’t have to be perfect, just enough to keep things clean and prevent fire hazards, pests, or leaks.
Wipe Down Door Handles and Light Switches
We touch them all the time but rarely clean them, meaning the oils from our hands start to build up and attract even more grime. Once a season, walk through your home with a soft cloth and some mild cleaner to wipe down every light switch, door handle, cabinet drawer pull, or any other fixture you touch a lot. You’ll notice how much fresher things feel afterward.
Clear Out Anywhere Water Drains
Take a look at areas where water collects and drains like sink drains, the dishwasher filter, the tub overflow plate, or even the gutters outside. Gunk builds up slowly and can be easy to miss. Each season, take a moment to run hot water, clean filters, and remove any debris or grime around the places that water flows. Outside, clear leaves or dirt from downspouts. Clogs are an annoying problem that can (usually) be avoided with a little regular maintenance.
Wash Reusable Bags and Organizers
Fabric totes, makeup pouches, lunch bags, and even reusable grocery bags can collect bacteria (and odors) over time. Once every season, toss them in the wash or give them a good scrub, depending on the material. It’s also a good time to shake out drawer organizers or wipe down baskets, any small organizational item that tends to be overlooked. A seasonal refresh keeps them looking great and smelling clean.
Deep Clean Your Pet’s Belongings
If you have pets, their stuff needs more than just a quick tidy now and then. Once a season, wash their beds, clean food and water bowls thoroughly, vacuum corners where fur gathers, and disinfect litter boxes or cages. Even the toy bin can use a wipe-down. Pet messes don’t always look dirty, but they can create odors and carry tons of bacteria. Doing this regularly helps your home smell better and keeps your pets healthier, too!
Clean Out Your Storage Spaces
Closets, under the bed, junk drawers, these spots are easy to ignore, but they tend to collect random, useless things fast. Every season, pick one or two to sort through. Toss out what’s broken or no longer useful. Wipe the inside of drawers, vacuum in corners, and reorganize. A little bit of attention now prevents that overwhelming, stressful feeling that comes when stuff starts taking over your space.
Related Articles
- 5 Underrated Cleaning Tricks You Should Use More
- Should You Deep Clean Before or After Hosting Guests?
- Things You Should NEVER Clean With All-Purpose Cleaner
Seasonal cleaning isn’t about perfection or maintaining a perfectly spotless home, it’s just about maintenance. Most of these tasks don’t take long, and you don’t have to do them all at once, but making them part of your seasonal rhythm means fewer problems later and a space that feels lighter and healthier year-round. Start small, pick just one, and go from there.
Daniel Mitchell
