It’s already the fall season, and everyone is preparing to get cozy in their homes for the winter. A great cleaning service will help keep your home fresh and clean throughout the winter season, but what else can you do to keep the house from getting stale and stuffy when it’s closed up tight against the cold?

Throughout the winter, windows stay shut, doors get closed, and the furnace circulates the same air day after day. If the fireplace is burning and the oven is running as well, things can get unpleasant fast despite the use of a cleaning service. Here are four great tips to help you prepare your house for the cold and keep everything spic and span:

• Have the Ducts Cleaned: Here’s a solution to all of the dirt and dust that builds up in your vents. Getting your ducts and vents professionally cleaned will not only improve the efficiency of your furnace and, in the summer, your air conditioner, but it will also reduce the family’s allergy symptoms. Just think about what builds up in your ducts all year — not just dust, but also pet hair and outdoor allergens. A good duct cleaning will remove all of these and ensure the air circulating through your home is as fresh and clean as possible.
• Deep Clean the Floors: Don’t just sweep and vacuum this time — have rugs and carpets steam cleaned and hard floors waxed or sealed as well as cleaned. Your carpets will be free of allergens and pet detritus, and they’ll look much fresher. In addition, your hard floors will last longer and look like new. A specialized cleaning service can provide these treatments for your flooring. 
• Look Up: Don’t focus only on the floors when house cleaning. Look up and remember your light fixtures, crown moldings, and high shelving. Remove and wash glass parts of your fixtures, clean off all bugs and spiderwebs, and dust the tops of cabinets, bookshelves, and even the top of the refrigerator. You’d be surprised how much dust accumulates in these locations!
• Get Ready for the Holidays: Winter holidays mean lots of cooking, so is your kitchen ready? A great cleaning service can make sure your appliances shine like new. If you’re working on your own, make sure you clean and scrub the interior of the oven and all of its racks, or you might be dealing with some burning smells along with the delicious smells of your holiday cooking. Don’t forget the microwave and any other cooking appliances you have in your kitchen — they’ll all get plenty of use before winter is over.

Prepare for a long, cold winter with a thorough house cleaning. When your home is clean and fresh, you can look forward to hosting holiday get-togethers and cooking beautiful meals without worrying about your home getting stale and stuffy.

Looking for a great cleaning service to help you prepare for winter? Final Touch Cleaning Service service in Dayton now services Vandalia, Tipp City, Troy, Englewood, Centerville, Beavercreek, and Huber Heights. With their 40-point checklist, you can be sure they’re thorough, and you can feel great about supporting a local business. Call them at (937) 521-6243 to make an appointment and get your home spic and span while you relax!