A Seasonal Deep Cleaning Checklist for Housekeepers
Daily tidying up is undoubtedly essential to keep a home in good shape. However, seasonal deep cleanings take those tasks a step further to address the unique challenges that each season brings.
To help you and your housekeeper stay on the same page throughout the year, Pavillion Agency offers a housekeeper checklist dedicated explicitly to each season: spring, summer, fall, and winter.
The Importance of Seasonal Deep Cleanings
Seasonal deep cleanings go beyond the basics of routine housekeeping and address burdensome and overlooked areas of a house.
When you and your household employee stick to a housekeeper checklist for deep cleaning tasks, you’ll eliminate allergens, prevent dirt and germ buildup, and be prepared for weather changes. Housekeepers who have an established seasonal checklist to work off of can prioritize what matters most to the family while saving time and ensuring consistency.
Spring Housekeeper Checklist
In the spring, it’s time to refresh your home after the long winter months and clean away the interior dust and grime. Here are some deep cleaning tasks for your housekeeper checklist:
- Wash windows and screens
- Deep-clean carpets, rugs, and upholstery
- Clean walls, baseboards, and ceiling fans
- Sanitize germ-prone areas like door handles and light switches
- Declutter closets and storage areas
Summer Housekeeper Checklist
Since many people become more active entertaining guests outdoors during the summer, focus your housekeeper’s cleaning checklist on both indoor and outdoor spaces that guests will use. Here are some examples:
- Power-wash decks and patios
- Wipe down outdoor furniture and clean cushions
- Clean and organize outdoor storage areas for backyard cookouts
- Tidy up entryways to curb dirt tracked in from the outside
- Ensure air conditioning vents and ceiling fans are dust-free and in good condition
Fall Housekeeper Checklist
As temperatures drop and autumn sets in, it is the perfect time to start preparing your home for the busy holiday season ahead. Here’s a fall housekeeper checklist for deep cleaning:
- Clear leaves from gutters and downspouts
- Vacuum behind and under furniture and appliances
- Deep-clean the oven and stove for holiday meals ahead
- Wipe down and organize kitchen cabinets to prepare for holiday cooking
- Wash and store away summer linens and bedding
Winter Housekeeper Checklist
Winter is a time for coziness and spending more time indoors, so your housekeeper can focus on cleanliness and sanitation to keep your family healthy. These are some recommendations for a winter deep cleaning checklist for your housekeeper:
- Disinfect and sanitize high-touch surfaces to prevent colds and the flu
- Dust and vacuum rugs, upholstery, and curtains
- Clean and prepare heating systems and ventilation systems for warm air
- Polish wood furniture for dry winter air protection
- Declutter guest areas before and after holiday celebrations
How Pavillion Agency Can Help
Pavillion Agency is a domestic staffing and household employee agency that’s been connecting clients and housekeepers since 1962.
We work with the best housekeepers in the industry and can pair you with an expert housekeeper who understands the necessity of seasonal deep cleaning tasks. As an employer, creating a housekeeper checklist is an effective way to ensure that your home stays clean, cozy, and clutter-free during every season.
If you’re ready to meet your ideal housekeeper and maintain the home you’ve always dreamed of, please contact us. You can complete our application to tell us more about your housekeeping needs, or browse available candidates in your area.
We’ll also be happy to assist you in finding the right housekeeper and ensuring a good fit when you call us at 212-889-6609 or contact us online.
