Fall Cleaning: Preparing for Hosting Season

By PROV 31™ | 09/25/2025

For many homemakers, cleaning is more than just upkeep, it’s also a form of preparation. While Spring cleaning gets most of the attention, Fall cleaning plays an equally important role. By dedicating a deep clean in the Fall, you prepare your home to be warm, welcoming, and ready for both guests and the slower lifestyle of the coming Winter.

Why Fall Cleaning is Different

Spring cleaning focuses on the newfound sense of renewal after winter. Fall cleaning, by contrast, is about preparation. There are multiple ways to prepare your home to be ready for colder weather, holiday hosting, and a season of rest.

  • Deep cleaning kitchens and bathrooms.
  • Rotating seasonal linens and decor.
  • Sealing windows and checking weatherstripping.
  • Cleaning and organizing closets for winter clothing.
  • Refreshing guest bedrooms and bathrooms for the upcoming hosting season.

Fall cleaning is both practical and purposeful since it creates order and coziness before the sluggish hibernation of Winter sets in.

Fall Cleaning Tips for a Home Ready to Host

Here are few simple strategies to make Fall cleaning effective, but less chaotic just before the busyness of preparing to host friends and family:

  1. Start with high-traffic spaces. Kitchens, bathrooms, and guest bedrooms should be priority spots. You'd be shocked how much time is spent in places like the kitchen. During family gatherings, bedrooms become more of a storage space for luggage during the day. Put the time into carefully preparing the other spaces, but don't neglect a guest's place to turn in for the night.
  2. Rotate seasonal items. Store away summer linens and bring out warmer fabrics and textures that make your home feel cozy. Think soft wools or thick cottons. Although hot sleepers might actually appreciate keeping the cooling linen or silk sheets instead of overheating in the wools. Take this opportunity to also rotate your closet if you live somewhere with all four seasons by storing away outdated clothing. You won't touch those summer outfits when it's snowing out, so make room for puffer jackets by storing away the shorts.
  3. Focus on guest-specific spaces. With Thanksgiving and the holiday season approaching, give guest bathrooms extra care. A quick spritz of our Bathroom Spray Cleaner refreshes surfaces and keeps surfaces inviting without harsh chemicals. If you wouldn't feel refreshed after using a similar bathroom at someone else's home, consider touching it up before guests arrive.
  4. Simplify upkeep. Everyday Spray Cleaner is perfect for daily touch-ups and quick wipe downs. With younger family members running around, accidental spills and messes are inevitable, you'll appreciate having something that tackles them quickly. Less time scrubbing things down means more time with others during the busy hosting season.

Seasonal Homemaking

Fall cleaning is not simply about removing dust and clutter. For homemakers, Fall cleaning can be an act of stewardship and caring for their family. It preserves the beauty of your home and cultivates meaningful memories. By intentionally preparing for Fall and Winter, you transform an everyday chore into a seasonal tradition.

When we take the time to care for our surroundings making them beautiful and comfortable, we set the stage for how we will live in the months to come. This Autumn, consider not just what needs to be cleaned, but also why. What kind of home do you want to step into this Winter?

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