Fall Deep Clean: The Complete Checklist (Home in Montreal)

When the leaves fall and the windows close for winter, a home accumulates dust, allergens and moisture for months. Fall is the perfect time for a deep clean: you start the indoor season on a healthy footing. Here is the complete checklist, room by room.

Why do a deep clean in the fall?

In winter, with windows shut and the heating on, air circulates less and dust builds up. A fall deep clean reduces allergens, freshens indoor air and prepares your home for months of indoor living. It's also the right moment to pack away summer and bring out winter items.

The room-by-room checklist

• Kitchen: degrease cabinets and the range hood, clean behind and under appliances, inside the oven and fridge, disinfect surfaces.
• Bathroom: descaling, grout, fan, mould treatment, full disinfection.
• Bedrooms: mattresses, under beds, closets, switch to winter bedding.
• Living room: high dusting, light fixtures, baseboards, sofas and fabrics.
• Windows: inside and outside washing before the frost, frames and sills.
• Floors and carpets: deep washing and shampooing of carpets that gathered summer dirt.

The tasks everyone forgets

• Baseboards and door frames
• Light fixtures and ceiling fans
• Behind and under appliances
• Vents and the air exchanger
• Handles, switches and remotes (contact points)
• Curtains, blinds and cushions

Getting your home ready for winter

A fall deep clean also means preparing for winter: washing the windows before the frost, maintaining the air exchanger for healthy air with closed windows, and shampooing the carpets to remove allergens and dust mites before cold season.

Do it yourself or call a pro?

A full deep clean easily takes one to two days of work. If you're short on time — or motivation — a professional deep cleaning service handles it in a single visit, with products and equipment included. You enjoy a spotless, winter-ready home without lifting a finger. Get your free quote today.