Spring cleaning gets all the glory, but autumn cleaning should be just as popular.
Here are 10 cleaning tasks to do now ahead of fall.
This will give you more space and maybe some spending money.
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The same applies to sporting goods and kids' toys, even books, she adds.
If you cant or dont use it, dont store itfind it a new home.
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You canclean carpetsand upholstered furniture yourself or hire a company torefresh everything for falland winter.
If you don’t have indoor storage for the outdoor items, protect them with weatherproof tarps.
Pick a dry, sunny day to clean and store your outdoor furniture.
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If you don’t have indoor storage for the outdoor items, protect them with weatherproof tarps.
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Don’t forget aboutoutdoor umbrellas; they need a thorough cleaning too.
Be sure they dry completely before covering and storing.
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Remove dust mites, dirt, and stains from a mattress byvacuuming and steam cleaning.
Pick a dry, breezy day towash and clean pillows.
Gatherwinter beddingfrom the linen closet and freshen it by airing it outside or washing it.
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Be sure to wash all summer-weight bedding before storing it away for the winter.
Don’t forget thatgas logs and fireplacesshould also be inspected and cleaned for safety.
You will be glad you did when you don’t have to scrape snow and ice from the windshield.
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Start by emptying the garage and giving it a good cleaning.
Sort items to be stored, sold, donated, or recycled.
Add wall storage when possible to give plenty of room to park your vehicle.
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Clean Outside Windows
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Autumn weather is the perfect time toclean outside windows.
It’s not freezing and it’s not so hot that the cleaning solution evaporates too quickly.
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