As the temperatures rise, maintaining a clean and comfortable home becomes more challenging. However, with the right strategies and expert advice, cleaning during the warmer months can be both efficient and effective.
Here, cleaning expert and scientist at Astonish, Olivia Young, provides some top tips to help you tackle cleaning tasks in the heat, ensuring your home remains a sanctuary of cool, calm and spotless cleanliness.
- Time your cleaning wisely
To minimise the discomfort of cleaning during peak heat, schedule your cleaning sessions for the early morning or late evening, to avoid peak temperatures. These cooler parts of the day not only make the tasks more bearable but also reduce the strain on your body.
A timely approach to cleaning helps you maintain energy levels and avoid the risk of heat exhaustion, making your cleaning tasks more manageable and less physically taxing during the summer sun.
- Utilise natural ventilation
Maximise airflow in your home as much as you can when cleaning your home.
Open windows and doors at either side of the home if possible, to create a cross-breeze that helps cool down your living spaces. Enhanced airflow not only cools down your home but also helps to diffuse cleaning fragrances, allowing the fresh scents of your cleaning products to circulate throughout your home.
Proper ventilation not only aids in cooling but also prolongs the fresh scent left behind by quality cleaning products, reducing the need for constant reapplications. This means you spend less time cleaning in the heat, so you can rest up and enjoy a comfortable, cooler environment.
- Break tasks down into manageable chunks
To avoid feeling overwhelmed by lengthy cleaning sessions in the heat, break your tasks into smaller, more manageable chunks. This approach helps you stay motivated and maintains energy levels, which is crucial for effective cleaning in warm weather.
Rather than trying to clean your entire home in one go, divide your tasks into 15-20 minute intervals. For instance, spend 10-15 minutes cleaning the kitchen surfaces, then take a 5-minute break to drink water and cool down. After your break, you might move on to dusting the living room for another 10-15 minutes before taking another brief rest.
By breaking down your cleaning routine into shorter, focused sessions, you make the task more manageable and avoid the fatigue that comes from long, continuous cleaning in the heat.
- Incorporate smart cleaning tools
If budget allows, consider investing in smart cleaning tools designed to make your life easier and reduce physical effort in the summer sun.
Tools like robotic vacuum cleaners, microfibre cloths and all purpose cleaners can reduce the time and physical exertion required for cleaning. For example, a robotic vacuum can autonomously handle daily floor cleaning, saving you from the physical strain of manual vacuuming. Microfibre cloths and all-purpose products are highly effective for several cleaning tasks around the home, often eliminating the need for spending long hours cleaning with multiple cleaning products,when temperatures are high.
- Focus on the essentials
During the sweltering summer months, reduce your cleaning to-do-list by concentrating only on the essential tasks. This approach helps you manage your time and energy more effectively in the heat.
Instead of tackling every nook and cranny, focus on essential tasks such as tidying, dusting, and basic sanitisation. This helps you achieve a clean and organised home, without becoming overwhelmed by huge tasks during unbearably warm temperatures.
For more extensive tasks, such as deep-cleaning carpets, mopping floors or washing windows, hold-off until the cooler days or evenings to tackle them. This helps you avoid overheating and ultimately makes the cleaning process more comfortable.
Embracing more efficient cleaning strategies will keep you cool and comfortable, in turn making for a more effective home clean – no matter the weather.
For more expert tips and advice on maintaining a clean home year-round, visit https://astonish.co.uk/
