Autumn is here, and it’s always something of a shame to say goodbye to another glorious summer. Whether we like it or not, this time of year sees us having to wrap up that little bit more as the temperatures drop, the days get shorter, and the leaves start falling from the trees.
Keeping your home clean and tidy during autumn can be challenging. Fortunately, at Direct Vacuums, we understand these challenges and can provide some handy cleaning advice. Our latest blog provides you with our top autumn cleaning tips and tricks. So read on and keep a tidy home this autumn!
The Challenges of Autumn
Indoor Living
When it comes to some of the changes in the autumn months, one is a general shift towards more indoor living, so ensuring a pleasant interior home space is all the more important. With that, there is a greater chance of dust, debris and dirt building up and gathering in the nooks and crannies of our homes.
Increased risk of bacteria and germs
The colder weather also means fewer open windows, resulting in the air in your home becoming more humid and warm, perfect for bacteria and germs to live in. This means a deep clean of your home’s surfaces in autumn can be advantageous, and help you avoid unwanted problems and bugs. This is particularly important at the moment as we all know!
More Uninvited Guests
Additionally, you might have noticed a few uninvited guests taking up residency in your home. Spiders, bugs and other creepy crawlies often make their way indoors when the temperatures start to drop, and it’s always better to get rid of them sooner rather than later.
What can be done about it?
Wipe Down Surfaces
Looking to cover every surface of your home is a great way to get your home set up and ready for autumn living. Wiping down surfaces, tables, and sideboards can all help get your home looking spick and span. You can, of course, buy cleaning products, or alternatively, you can make your own using a combination of five tablespoons of bleach per gallon of water. Be careful when creating this, but it can certainly help to purify and clean surfaces throughout your home.
Go that extra mile
What’s more, Autumn is the perfect time to clean those extra bits you might normally miss out from your regular cleaning schedule. Winter bugs, viruses and unpleasantries can all be spread via things like remote controls, light switches, door knobs and computers within the home. These items may not get a regular clean, but doing so can be very helpful.
Cleaner Air and Carpets
An air humidifier or air purifier can help to remove dust mites and germs from the airways of your home. As well as cleaning the air, mites and creepy crawlies can very easily set up camp in the fibres of your carpets, while unpleasant odours can also build up over time. This means that these surfaces can always benefit from a deep clean. Vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaners, and steam cleaners can all be hugely helpful in removing unwanted elements from your home and make for a more blissful domestic space this autumn.
Windows and Doors
Now that the temperature is starting to get colder and the weather is a little wetter, it’s the perfect time to make sure your windows and doors are maintained and cleaned. Be sure to wipe down the glass, frames, and sills. One quick tip for window cleaning: never clean windows on a sunny day. They’ll dry too quickly, resulting in a streaky finish (which shouldn’t be a problem in those autumn months). Using a steam cleaner is also an excellent alternative for a streak-free finish.
Clean Patios and Patio Furniture
Before the weather gets too cold, now is the perfect time to give the patio and outdoor furniture a good clean and remove any leaves and debris after all those summer BBQs. Scrub decking and paving with a stiff brush (but not one with metal bristles) and a patio cleaner. You can also use a pressure washer if you want to get the job done quicker (and easier).
The Direct Vacuums range
To help you get your home into the perfect condition this autumn, at Direct Vacuums we have a huge range of excellent home cleaning products that can really help you get the job done.
Among our range of vacuum cleaners are cylinder vacuums, upright vacuums and cordless vacuums, helping you to pick out the best vacuum cleaner for your needs. We also sell refurbished vacuum cleaners from leading brands, allowing you to pick up quality products for less and get your home equally nice and tidy. Our range also contains new and refurbished carpet cleaners and steam cleaners, allowing you to take the cleanliness of your home to new levels this autumn.
With items from the Direct Vacuums range, you can help to ensure that your home is in beautiful condition this autumn. Be sure to take a look through the full selection of products available at Direct Vacuums and find cleaning appliances for up to 75% off the RRP today.
