The winter months are often a nightmare for your cleaning regimen. From cleaning the snow, rain, and mud tracked in the house, to mice seeking shelter during colder nights and increased moisture leading to mold, homeowners might be overwhelmed by the cleaning tasks in the winter. If left unattended, your wintertime cleaning checklist will pile up into a lingering headache. 

At Denver Cleaning Service Company, we’re dedicated to bringing you low-cost, high-quality Denver residential cleaning that fits your day-to-day schedule without issue. Our professionals know how to tackle any mess, no matter how big or small. We’re also well-versed in habits and routines that can lead to bigger problems down the road, like mold, mites, or unwelcome infestations. Here are a few things you can do to mitigate the havoc winter often brings to a home best kept clean:

Create a Designated Mudroom Space

Whether a mud room is already incorporated into your home or not, there are many ways to fashion a temporary one during the holidays. Ideally, this space should be situated as close as possible to a garage or external door. This is to keep dust, water, and mud from making it too far into your home from the outside. We recommend investing in rubber mats that can easily trap water and mud as the snow melts off your boots indoors. These are also very easy to clean under running water, rather than having to run them through the washing machine. 

Be sure everyone in your household is clear on the rules that shoes need to be left at the door in the wintertime. Also, always keep a pair of shoes by the door in case you need to quickly walk outside or check the mail. Command hooks are available at almost any grocery, hardware, or home improvement store and can be a great way to set up a place to put jackets during the winter season. You can then clear the space once summer comes by again. 

Maintain Your Appliances

Whether it’s your kitchen refrigerator or basement furnace unit, your appliances are at a higher risk for leaks during seasons when Colorado’s temperatures fluctuate heavily. Pipes and hoses can easily wear and even break during these times. They often cause unwanted moisture to fill your home and attract mold and pest growth. 

Be sure to keep airflow running smoothly through your home as well so things that do get wet can easily and quickly dry out. Running the heat will often only make a severely wet area worse by heating the moist area. The added warmth increases humidity and makes it even more inviting for fungus and bacteria to grow. 

Sanitize More as Part of Your Winter Cleaning Checklist

Something else that flies under the radar in the winter is the flu virus and other bacterial infections common in the winter months. To avoid these, be sure to go the extra mile in sanitizing kitchen and bathroom surfaces, giving hand sanitizer to your family members, and vacuuming the floors regularly. These steps can help your family avoid any major illnesses through the season and maintain your home’s shine in the process.

For all your cleaning needs in the Denver area, including winter cleaning worries, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Denver Cleaning Service Company is dedicated to providing top-notch cleaning solutions that make life easier for homeowners. Call us today to discuss your specific needs and let us help you maintain a clean and harmonious home. We look forward to serving you and contributing to a cleaner, more comfortable living environment for you during the winter season.