Seasonal Cleaning in London: What to Focus on Each Season for a Healthier Home

Keeping your home clean isn’t just about spring cleaning anymore. In a bustling city like London—with its fluctuating weather, dense living spaces, and fast-paced lifestyles—seasonal cleaning is the key to maintaining a healthy, stress-free home year-round.

Here’s your go-to guide on what to focus on during each season, plus how professional cleaning services in London can help lighten the load.

🗓️ Spring Cleaning: Deep Refresh

Spring is the traditional time to reset your home after winter. This season calls for a thorough deep clean.

Focus on:

• Dusting hard-to-reach areas (ceilings, skirting boards, vents)

• Cleaning behind furniture and appliances

• Washing windows and sills

• Decluttering wardrobes and storage spaces

🌱 Book a professional deep clean to tackle what winter left behind and refresh your space for the sunnier months.

☀️ Summer Cleaning: Light and Airy

Summer brings sunshine—but also heat, pollen, and dust. Keep things fresh with lighter, more frequent cleans.

Focus on:

• Cleaning fans, vents, and air conditioning units

• Refreshing upholstery and curtains

• Wiping down outdoor furniture and BBQs

• Organising summer gear (like picnic supplies and fans)

💡 Tip: Use this time to freshen up outdoor spaces like balconies, terraces, or gardens—especially in urban flats.

🍂 Autumn Cleaning: Prepare for Cozy Season

As the weather cools, Londoners spend more time indoors. Autumn is the perfect time to prepare for the colder months.

Focus on:

• Carpet and rug cleaning (before muddy boots arrive)

• Oven and kitchen deep clean (ahead of holiday cooking)

• Checking for mould or damp buildup in corners

• Swapping and cleaning seasonal clothes and bedding

🧽 Consider a professional oven clean before holiday hosting kicks off.

❄️ Winter Cleaning: Comfort and Hygiene

With colds, flu, and darker days, winter is about keeping your home warm, safe, and sanitary.

Focus on:

• Disinfecting high-touch areas (door handles, remotes, switches)

• Cleaning radiators and heaters

• Tackling any indoor air quality issues (use purifiers or clean filters)

• Regular cleaning of floors (especially with wet shoes/snow)

🛋️ Upholstery and curtain cleaning in winter can reduce allergens and improve indoor air quality.

🧼 Why Seasonal Cleaning Matters in London

With city pollution, fluctuating weather, and small urban spaces, cleaning regularly and seasonally can help:

• Improve your health (fewer allergens, less mould)

• Boost mental wellbeing

• Extend the life of furniture and appliances

• Reduce stress before big events (holidays, guests, moving)

✅ Need Help Staying on Top of It All?

You don’t have to do it alone. From spring deep cleans to winter refreshes, Germana' sDream Team can tailor their service to your seasonal needs.

👉 Book your seasonal clean today and enjoy a spotless home—whatever the season.