Almost time for a spring cleaning.

2/19/2019 (Permalink)

There is under a month left of winter , it is time to think of that spring cleaning. The house has been closed up for months with the fireplace blazing and the family coughing. The house will be able to be opened up and aired out in a few weeks , hopefully taking some germs and dirt out on the fresh spring breeze. Only if it was that simple. Dirt , dust and germs have been able to stagnate in the house since the fall, fireplaces have been roaring and carrying soot particles in their flames and distributing them into the air. The families winter colds and flu  have been saturated into the air and a deeper clean will be need for that fresh spring feel to really set in.

As a child watching my grandmother clean the house from top to bottom and helping when I could was an arduous experience but well worth the result. The house seemed to brighten up afterwards , the walls and ceiling were glowing , the rugs looked plush and the carpet fibers danced under my feet while the air in the house smelled of fresh flowers and a hint of bleach. Even though she was exhausted from the cleaning ,she was able to relax with a cup of tea and a good book afterwards. She would curl up in her favorite chair next to the living room window as the spring breeze danced through the curtains and read for a few minutes and doze off for a well deserved nap.

The surface of the house was spotless and the furniture and all the contents were cleaned thoroughly but she was not aware of the dryer vent line or duct cleaning that could be done.    The dryer vent cleaning is necessary to help with effective and timely drying as well as fire prevention and safety. The HVAC duct system also needs periodic cleaning to remove any allergen ,dirt or dust build up . Following a regularly scheduled filter replacement will help maintain a clean and effective  HVAC system and provide a cleaner air those asthma and allergy sufferers in your family. SERVPRO of White Plains offers this service and can help meet your spring cleaning needs. Our trained and professional staff will be able to add a refreshing finishing touch to your spring cleaning.