12 Tips to Get Your Home Ready for Summer

Sunny days are around the corner. I know you can't stop thinking about partying, hours of bursting in the sun, catching up with friends, or eating your favorite ice cream.

Though summer is a great moment for many of us, it requires adequate preparation.

We will share several tips to get your home ready for summer, including installing a cooling system, cleaning the gutters, deep cleaning patio furniture, changing HVAC air filters, deep cleaning the house, changing your bedding, and cleaning the walkway.

Keep reading as we share tips to have your home ready for summer.

Tips to Get Your Home Ready for Summer

Preparing your home for summer involves cleaning, upgrades, renovations, and maintenance tasks. A clean and comfortable home offers peace of mind, reduces energy costs, and ensures safety during warm days.

Check out these tips for a summer-ready home.

Install a Cooling System

Summer heat can be extremely high and sometimes life-threatening. There are various ways to cool your home, including installing a fan and upgrading your AC system.

Install Fans

Fans consume less energy than the AC system, so installing them could help reduce your home's energy costs.

Install fans in frequently used rooms and areas of your home, ensuring they're strategically placed to work effectively.

Set the fans to rotate counterclockwise instead of clockwise to create a cool breeze.

However, fans can accumulate dust in the summer, so regularly clean them to prevent air contamination.

Install an Air conditioning (AC) System

Contact an AC specialist to inspect your system and ensure it functions correctly. Proper maintenance reduces energy bills and extends the life of an AC system.

If you don't already have an AC system, consider one that consumes minimal energy, such as those featuring a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) rating.

If the SEER is higher, the energy cost is lower. Remember to change the filters regularly. For optimal results, change them every three months.

Also, clean the HVAC system before summer. HVAC systems are better cleaned by professionals such as Zerorez.

Deep Clean Your House (Indoors)

For most of us, summer means spending more time outdoors than indoors. Consequently, we focus more on deep cleaning the outside, for example, the outdoor furniture and the gutters.

However, don't neglect the indoors; you need to keep it clean to prevent the accumulation of dirt and dust.

Some indoor areas that might need your attention include the closet and storage areas, windows and mirrors, kitchen cabinets, and the bedroom.

You can clean your home in 30 days using our FREE printable daily cleaning checklist as you prepare for the hot days ahead.

Clean the Gutters

Cleaning gutters is crucial in preventing water damage, particularly in areas that experience frequent summer rainstorms, for example, Florida. Regular gutter inspection is, therefore, crucial.

Clear out the twigs, leaves, and other debris from the gutters to prevent blockages and ensure proper drainage. Check for signs of damage or leakage and repair to protect the landscaping and house foundation from water damage.

Clearing the gutters requires experts, as it can be dangerous, especially without the necessary tools. Hire an expert to clean your gutters.

Change Your Bedding

It's time to swap the thick cotton duvet with lighter alternatives as summer nears. You need less warmth during summer to avoid sweaty nights.

You can use a light 4.5 organic linen duvet or a 2.5 duvet for a comfortable night.

Rule of thumb: clean the heavy bedding before storing it away, and clean the light ones before using them during warm days.

Better yet, clean your mattress to enjoy a fresh, cool night. Avoid using excessive water when cleaning your mattress, as this can make it difficult to dry quickly.

A better option is to call Zerorez® to clean your mattress professionally for fast drying time and exceptional cleaning services.

Clean the Walkway

Remove the dead grass, leaves, and twigs on the walkway and thoroughly clean it using a pressure washer.

If any bricks or pavers are damaged, replace them. Redefine the flower bed edges and clear the weeds.

Enhance Your Outdoor Living Space

There are various ways to enhance the living space, such as planting low-maintenance flowers, repainting old furniture, or adding outdoor seating.

Due to its flexibility, you can add modular furniture, which allows for infinite configurations.

For example, you can convert a modular table into a dining table based on your needs. You can convert a five-seat, armless, outer-teak outdoor sofa into a loveseat or three armchairs.

Alternatively, go for garden reclining sofas with high-quality cushions. Don't worry about maintaining their aesthetic and cleanliness; Zerorez provides top-notch outdoor upholstery cleaning services.

Get in touch with us at any time.

Add mulch to your outdoor plants to keep them moisturized during the warm days and effectively control weeds. Install the drip irrigation system to prevent your plants from dying.

Add Lighting

Make your outdoor space cozy by hanging string lights around the perimeter of the patio. If you want more lighting, likely because you enjoy reading at night while relaxing on the patio, consider adding table lamps.

Opt for LED and CFL bulbs for indoor use, as they produce similar light but less heat than standard bulbs.

If you love sitting on the patio in the evening, early morning, or late night, place bug shield blankets on the sofas.

Rotate Seasonal Clothes

Bring out your light shirts, dresses, and trousers to keep your body cool during the hot days. Store away the heavy fleeces, trousers, and winter night clothing.

Before storing away your winter clothes, wash them and allow them to dry properly before storing them in vacuum bags.

Also, avoid wearing summer clothes that have been in storage for so many months before washing them.

Clean the Barbecue (BBQ)

Clean your BBQ to make it ready for summer. Check for any damage to the connections, hoses, and other technical components. Call an expert to repair it if there is any damage.

Use a BBQ grill cleaner and a brush to clean the system. Alternatively, lay the grates on a tray covered with soapy water or dip them in a large bowl covered with soapy water. Let them sit in the soapy water for about an hour to loosen the old burnt food, making it easy to remove.

Scrub the grills with a grill brush or wipe with a microfiber cloth.

Repeat until the grates are clean.

If you have a propane grill, check to see if there's enough gas. If your grill uses batteries, replace the old ones with new ones.

Clean the Windows

Restore the shine and allow enough natural light into your house by cleaning the windows. With the rain, snow, and sleet hopefully out of the way, clean both sides of the windows (inside and outside).

Use a white microfiber cloth to clean the windows. Pour warm water and several drops of washing liquid into a bowl. Dip the microfiber cloth into the solution and use it to clean the windows.

If necessary, sprinkle baking soda and vinegar solution (10 parts water and one part distilled white vinegar) on another microfiber cloth to clean the windows and make them shiny.

Use an old toothbrush to clean the window frames to remove cobwebs, debris, and dirt.

Add an Outdoor Rug or Carpet

Enhance your outdoors with a carpet or rug. An outdoor rug or carpet also prevents your feet from the scorching hot ground.

Consider using a rug resistant to mold, mildew, and stains, as cleaning could be challenging, especially after a party.

You don't have to worry much about rug or carpet cleaning; it's our line of specialty. Call us, and we shall clean your rugs and carpets.

Let Zerorez Help You Prepare Your Home for the Summer Heat!

Zerorez offers cleaning services, including rugs, carpets, air ducts, upholstery, and mattress cleaning.

A clean home is a healthy home! There are many reasons why Zerorez is your best choice this summer.

Call us at 866-937-6739 for any summer cleaning services; you'll be glad you chose us!