Winter is rapidly approaching, and colder weather is on its way. There’s so much emphasis on spring cleaning when everyone is heading to spend most of their time indoors. When in reality, the focus should be on cleaning during the fall. Unless you’re lucky enough to live in Florida, you’re about to spend most of your time indoors, where the dust, dirt, and debris have collected all summer.

This checklist will help you kick off cleaning for the winter months to help ensure you have a clean, comfortable, and cozy home all winter long.

Wash All Garbage Bins – Your garbage bins are germ havens, and you’re about to be shut inside with them all winter. You can take the garbage bins outside, spray them with a disinfectant, and rinse them out with the hose. Let your garbage cans soak for tougher dirt, grime, and buildup for at least an hour.

Clean Your Radiators and Heating Systems – Before turning on those heaters, you’ll want to clean them to remove any hidden dust or debris. A clean heating system can allow your heating system to circulate properly and reduce that awful burnt dust smell during the first few sessions.

Deep Clean Your Home with a House Cleaning Service – Getting your home clean during the winter can be overwhelming as you prepare for the colder months. Hiring a maid service can help you eliminate stress as they take on those tough jobs for you.

Clean Out Your Fridge – The fridge can start to accumulate clutter, food spills, and more. With the holiday season, you need a clean place to store your festive leftovers or supplies for making big family meals. Clean your fridge by emptying all the food and discarding anything expired. Many shelves and drawers can easily be removed and washed with warm soapy water in the sink. Wipe down the inside walls and doors, which can accumulate crumbs and food buildup.

Clean Your Windows – As you spend more time indoors, the windows can collect a film of dust and soot from your candles or fireplace. Give your windows a good wipe-down regularly.

Deep Clean Your Carpet and Floors – Your floors likely take a beating during the winter months from snow, ice, mud, and salt. Debris can easily begin to collect in your carpets’ fibers or leave streaks on your hardwoods. Keep your floors clean by steam cleaning your carpets and mopping your floors. Set a regular schedule and clean them more often on days or weeks when the snow is abundant.

House cleaning during the winter is never anything anyone looks forward to. You can easily keep up with household chores and make your home a more comfortable and cozy place to spend your time. This checklist can help prepare the inside of your home for winter and save you some effort in the long run.