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Get it done before you go
As the warmer weather approaches seasonal house cleaning becomes necessary for numerous reasons, the least of which is to prepare your home for you and your family taking off for that long-awaited vacation. If your family is like ours, you spend a lot of time making preparations and reservations for your getaway, whether it is on an Island on the Caribbean, or to a cabin in the Smokey Mountains. In addition to packing your suitcases and making accommodations for the family pet, it is also important that you give your home thorough cleaning before you depart. Every homemaker knows that coming home to a clean house will make your post-vacation transition so much easier. After a week of two in a pristine hotel or cruise ship, who wouldn’t want to come home to a spotless house? Consider the following areas to focus on when cleaning your home before you leave on your vacation:
The kitchen
Not only is it important to come home to a clean kitchen, this is a practical step to make sure that you can keep the bugs and vermin away. All it takes is a few crumbs left behind while you are away on vacation, and you could come home to an undesirable mess. Make a concentrated effort to:
- give away or toss out any old food
- make sure that all containers are properly closed
- wipe down all surfaces and counter tops to eliminate any trace of food
- be sure to sweep or vacuum the floors
House plants and aquariums
Make sure that you give all your house plants the appropriate amount of watering before you leave. You might also want to leave instructions with a trusted neighbor or family member for plants that need special care. This also includes the care and cleaning of aquariums. Otherwise, you can expect to come home to droopy plants, piles of dead leaves, and some floating fish.
Floors and carpets
Dust is an ever present problem no matter where you live. It only makes sense to give your carpets and floors a thorough cleaning before you leave. This will ensure that dust and dirt levels will be minimized when you return after a week or two. It would not hurt to cover the couches and tables as well.
Garbage cans and containers
It is compulsory that you empty all trash containers in the house. This will be helpful in making sure that no unwanted odors will arise from trash cans that are left to sit for a week or two while you are on vacation.
Seasonal house cleaning services in Charlotte, NC
Every home is unique, and that is why Gloria M’s Cleaning Services are customized to meet your cleaning and housekeeping needs. They offer free in-home consultations in an effort to understand your expectations for your household cleaning. Gloria M’s Cleaning Services offers flexibility in the frequency of home cleanings, and options for “green” cleaning services upon request. Keeping your special considerations and your budget in mind, they provide consistent and dependable housecleaning services around your needs. We hope you can find the right service for your home, by understanding the difference between house cleaning services and maid services. If you are looking for help with house cleaning, call Gloria M’s for a consultation and pricing.