Spring isn’t the only season that calls for deep cleaning. Thankfully, tidying up at the end of summer is more straightforward—and less messy—than cleaning gutters or tackling your dryer vent. As the weather cools, your to-do list should be all about storing summer essentials without the dirt and grime of the season trailing along for the ride.
Don’t fret if many of these tasks aren’t already on your cleaning schedule. Once you start prepping for another summer of swimming, grilling, and chilling, you’ll be glad you had the foresight to give these items a good scrub.
Plus, the better care given to these items, the longer they’ll last. Not having to unstick mower blades coated with grass and dirt after more than half a year in the garage is a bonus. To avoid a smelly fate next spring, read on for all the summer items that you should be cleaning.
1. Grills
Your grill puts in some major mileage each summer. Between the burgers, kebabs, juicy steaks, and sweet corn for your now-famous street corn dip, it has earned its time off. But before you store it away for the seasons ahead and pull out the old slow cooker, you’ll want to give your grill a deep clean so it’s ready to fire up during those first warm days next year. Be sure to follow the proper cleaning technique for your grill, whether it’s charcoal, gas, or electric.
