Summer is lurking just around the corner. Before we know it, Austin from Round Rock and Georgetown down to Kyle and Buda will be flaunting those triple-digit mornings. There will be no denying it: Our houses are about to become our haven from the heat. When the temperature soars to 100° plus, indoor comfort really matters.

Here’s the problem: Most homes are bogged down with an entire season’s worth of grime and dust. Summer dust bunnies, tons of cedar pollen, dust in the blinds, baseboards, and yes, all of that dirt from hiking the Greenbelt have found their way into your carpets and furniture. Your home can start to feel heavy, stagnant, and a little funky at the worst possible time.

Here’s the solution: A well-planned and executed pre-summer deep clean. Not only will it help clear the air and allow your AC to run more efficiently when it’s working overtime, but it can also transform your home into the breezy, fresh indoors you actually want to stay home in this summer. Think of it as winning the summer by priming your house first.

The last thing you want to do is scrub baseboards on your final beautiful spring weekend. Let’s dive into what a proactive pre-summer refresh should entail. Please note that some of these steps are not services provided by Juany Cleaning Service.

The first order of business is to maximize indoor coolness and clean the air. Your AC is your best friend during an Austin summer, and your HVAC system will thank you if you show it a little TLC before 100-degree days roll around.

• Change the filter: Changing your HVAC filter keeps that fine Austin dust from circulating and makes your system work less to distribute cool air. The happy result is cleaner air throughout your home and a noticeably smaller electricity bill when everyone is cranking the AC.
• Vacuum vents and registers: Supply vents may be out of sight, but they sure are dust magnets. Give each vent a good wipe-down and vacuum to clear out the gross layer of dust that’s been trapped behind there all season long.
• Flip ceiling fans: Ceiling fan blades are dust traps. Wipe each blade with a cloth before you summer-clean, and remember to change your fan rotation to counterclockwise. That way, it will push cooler air down and help create that wind chill effect that allows you to raise the thermostat a few degrees.

Austin pollen is really a problem. It lingers long after allergy season is over, and if you’re like thousands of Austinites with pets, it piles up with pet dander for a one-two punch to your air. It’s time to scoop out all that dust and dog hair hiding out in your home.

• Wash windows: By washing your window tracks and screens, you eliminate the grimy film of pollen, dust, and dirt you’ve been staring at all spring long. You know that gorgeous natural light we mentioned? It’s twice as gorgeous when it’s not tinged with gray. Pro tip: Spring is the best season to deep clean windows because you can open every single one!
• Vacuum soft surfaces: Carpets, rugs, and upholstery are pollen and pet hair traps. Vacuuming everything loosens up all the gunk that’s settled below the surface. It’s a necessity if you live in Austin and own a pet.
• Wash curtains and wipe blinds: Curtains and blinds are both guilty of collecting pollen and dust all season long. Give window blinds a good wipe down and launder curtains to eliminate your home’s secret pollen reservoir.

Summer in Austin means having friends over, easy access to cold drinks, and lots of BBQ-ing. Help your kitchen keep pace with these seasonal shifts.

• Empty and wipe down the fridge: Take everything out of your fridge, wipe down the shelves, and toss out any expired condiments. Once everything is spic and span, stock up on summer essentials. We’re talking bowls of cold brew, easy-grab fresh fruit, and plenty of Topo Chico.
• Sanitize trash cans: If there’s one thing most Texas homes have in common, it’s lots of indoor and outdoor trash cans. Before 100-degree temps hit, dump them out, give them a good cleaning, and store them out of sight. Trust us. An odor outbreak coming from your garage will sabotage any backyard cookout.
• Organize your pantry: Move winter wheat-bread baking supplies and slow-cooker dishes to the side to make way for easy, no-cook summer snacks.  When it’s scorching hot, you’ll be glad you have healthy grab-and-go options at the ready.

Cluttered rooms make you feel hotter. It’s apparently true. A cluttered, chaotic space makes you feel closed in. When a room is tidy and pared-back, it feels cooler,psychologically and physically. Declutter for a cooler, more relaxed state of mind this summer.

• Swap out heavy fabrics: Put away cozy throws and heavy blankets that helped your decor feel snuggly all winter. Opt for lightweight, breathable cotton sheets and pillowcases instead. Just seeing lighter colors and materials will make your rooms feel 10 degrees cooler.
• Declutter surfaces: Having minimalist countertops is a surefire way to make your home look and feel breezier. Not only will clearing your countertops and tabletops open up the space, but it also gives your eyes somewhere calm to land. It’s a mood-changer.
• Organize your entryway: Clear spring jackets and muddy Greenbelt boots from your entryway. Creating an organized, streamlined entry to your home helps you feel cool and relaxed the moment you walk inside.

Let’s face it. Summer in Texas is much more enjoyable when your home is spotless, refreshed, and decluttered. When your home is cooler (mentally and physically), feels clean and is filled with fresh summer essentials, it instantly becomes the refuge it’s meant to be. The place you’re excited to jump into when it’s a million degrees outside.

You don’t have to deep clean by yourself. There are better ways to spend your last beautiful weekends in Austin. Whether you need a house cleaning crew in Westlake Hills, a deep clean in Bee Cave, or a top-to-bottom refresh in Lakeway, you can trust Juany Cleaning Service to give your home a refreshing summer reset while you relax on your patio with a cold beverage. Schedule your pre-summer deep clean with Juany Cleaning Service today!