The 3 Most Often Overlooked Essential Spring Cleaning Tips

As winter finally melts into spring, it’s time not just to put your boots and heavy coat away, but also to grab the duster, mop and broom. Spring cleaning is a tradition in many American households. Cleaning at the start of the season is a chance to welcome the start of warmer, fresher air and the beginning of new things. However, you shouldn’t simply run a vacuum throughout your home and call it a day. It’s not just about enjoying a clean home – it’s about living in a healthier, more comfortable environment, too. There are a number of reasons why your home requires a much deeper cleaning than usual at least a few times per year.

Before you cross off your spring cleaning to-do list and count yourself done, ask yourself if you’re really remembering everything. Often overlooked but still essential spring cleaning tasks could lead to better air circulation and less dust to contend with. That means you and your loved ones will breathe easier and have fewer allergy problems. You can’t do it all alone, but you can call up professionals to lend a hand and make sure your home is completely spick and span for the spring.

Maintaining Your Air Conditioner

After months of not being used, your air conditioner settles with dust and other debris that gets into the vents and equipment. Chemicals may also leak into parts of the equipment, particularly if the system is old, or you may have run out of the refrigerants and find out your air conditioning doesn’t work the first day you need it. You may not need to turn on the air conditioning until late spring or early summer, but it’s best to ask an expert to check it out now.

At the very least, a professional will be able to clean the equipment so it runs more efficiently. He can also quickly fix any minor issues. If he finds out there’s extensive wear and tear, he can talk to you about replacing your old unit with a new one. It’s best to beat the rush on air conditioners when summer starts; you’ll get better deals toward the start of spring.

Installing or Maintaining Your Air Filter

Dust, pet dander, smoke, pollen, mold spores and dirt circulate through many homes year-round, but as it starts to get warmer and you spend more time outdoors, you’re more likely to carry allergy-causing particles inside on your shoes, clothes and pet’s fur. This spring, look into whole-house air filtration, especially if you have young children or allergic adults who may be sensitive to air quality or there are pets in the household.

If you already have an electronic air cleaner, make sure you call a service company to maintain and clean it at least twice a year. Your annual spring cleaning is a good reminder.

Adding a Humidifier

After a long winter, you may be fed up with dry skin, static electricity, frequent coughing and dry sinuses. These symptoms are often a side effect of an overly dry house, and the reason you don’t usually feel as bad in the summer is because an air conditioner is helpful in maintaining moisture levels in your home. For spring, fall and winter, though, you need to have an expert install a quality humidifier in your house.

These suggestions are things to keep in mind should you ever need to clean the house before you put it for sale, too, or after you’ve returned from a trip that’s let the house sit empty for weeks or months at a time. Keep the expert phone numbers on hand, too. As summer turns to fall, you should have professionals clean your furnace as you prepare the house for the colder months ahead.

About the Author: Jacob Lewandowski is a home repair expert who writes from the Colorado area. He reminds his reads to call a professional heating and cooling service at a few times per year when new seasons roll around.

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