End of summer is a natural reset point before back-to-school and fall schedules begin.
End-of-summer cleaning priorities:
- Clean window screens before closing windows for fall.
- Wash outdoor cushion covers and store in a dry location.
- Clean and store outdoor furniture or cover it properly.
- Flush and coil garden hoses before temperatures drop.
- Clean ceiling fans and reverse direction to clockwise for winter.
- Check and replace HVAC filters before running heat.
- Wipe down baseboards and ceiling corners where summer dust accumulates.
- Deep clean the refrigerator before holiday food preparation begins.
A thorough reset now means less catch-up cleaning when the busy season starts.