10 Autumn Cleaning Tips to Keep Your Home Cosy and Sparkling
by Janine, Sep 2025As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, we spend more time indoors – and that means our homes work even harder to stay clean, comfortable, and welcoming.
Autumn and winter bring muddy boots, wet coats, falling leaves, and the chaos of festive preparations. With a few smart cleaning tips (and maybe a helping hand from the Well Polished team!), you can keep your home sparkling and stress-free right through the season.
Here are our top 10 autumn cleaning tips:
1. Conquer the Muddy Entrances
Autumn walks are wonderful… until the muddy footprints start appearing in the hallway. Keep a sturdy doormat inside and outside your front door and consider a boot tray for wet shoes. A weekly mop will stop dirt travelling through the whole house.
2. Deep Clean the Carpets Before Winter
Carpets take a beating in colder months. A professional deep clean now can lift summer dust and prepare them for the extra wear and tear of winter.
3. Show Some Love to Your Windows
Shorter days mean we need all the natural light we can get. Give windows a proper clean inside and out to let the sunshine in — even on grey days.
4. Fireplace & Chimney TLC
If you’re lucky enough to have a real fire, autumn is the perfect time to clear out last year’s ash and have the chimney swept before cosy evenings begin.
5. Kitchen Deep Clean Before Festive Season
Your kitchen will likely work overtime over the next few months. Degrease the oven, clean behind appliances, and refresh the fridge to avoid last-minute panic before Christmas cooking.
Check out our previous article on how to clean your oven properly.
6. Rotate Seasonal Wardrobes
Pack away summer clothes and freshen up winter coats, scarves, and hats before the real chill sets in. A quick fabric freshen-up stops musty smells before they start.
7. Bathroom Blitz
With the heating on, bathrooms can become more humid – prime conditions for mould. A good scrub of tiles, grout, and extractor fans keeps everything fresh and hygienic.
8. Beat the Autumn Leaves
Don’t let wet leaves pile up on patios and paths. A weekly sweep keeps outdoor spaces safe and stops dirt coming indoors.
9. Dust the Forgotten Spots
Radiators, skirting boards, curtain poles – they all collect dust over summer. A quick dust-down helps air quality when windows stay shut in winter.
10. Call in the Professionals
A seasonal deep clean from Well Polished means you can relax and enjoy your home while we handle the hard work – from sparkling bathrooms to spotless kitchens.
Ready to Make Autumn Cleaning Easier?
Well Polished offers regular domestic cleaning services tailored to your home and lifestyle. Whether you need a one-off autumn deep clean or a regular helping hand through the winter months, we’re here to help.
Contact us today for a free quote and enjoy a cleaner, cosier home this autumn. Just enter your postcode below to find your local office!