There’s nothing quite like a summer day at the beach: sunshine, sea breeze, and soft sand between your toes. But when that sand follows you home, it can quickly take the shine out of your seaside escape. With a few clever habits and the right summer home cleaning tips, you can enjoy beach days without bringing the mess back with you.
1. Create a “sand-free” entry zone
One of the most effective summer home cleaning tips is to stop sand at the door. Set up a small “clean zone” just inside your entrance where everyone can rinse or wipe their feet before stepping indoors. For homes near the coast, a washable doormat is a must, it traps most of the sand before it spreads through your home.
2. Shake, rinse, repeat (gear cleanup)
Before you pack up your beach gear, give everything a good shake to remove loose sand: towels, toys, shoes, and bags included. Once home, rinse beachwear and swim gear outside before tossing them in the wash.
- Pro Tip: Use mesh bags for beach accessories. They allow sand to fall through easily.
3. Keep floors cool and clean
Sand loves to settle into corners, rugs, and floor grooves. For quick touch-ups, use a handheld vacuum or a microfibre mop to catch fine grains. Keep up your routine:
- Vacuum and mop high-traffic areas weekly.
- Sweepsouth connects you with professionals that can help keep tiled or wooden flooring spotless with a proper summer deep clean.
4. Refresh fabrics and furniture
Soft furnishings trap sand easily. To keep your living spaces feeling fresh and grit-free:
- Take throw blankets, cushions, and rugs outside for a shake or light vacuum.
- Use lint rollers on couches and car seats for lifting hidden grains.
Including this quick step in your summer home cleaning tips checklist will keep your living spaces feeling fresh and grit-free, and reduce the chance of triggering allergies. Our guide on managing dust also covers how to refresh fabrics and furniture.
5. Schedule a professional refresh
Even with the best summer cleaning tips, some tasks are easier when handled by the pros. Book a Sweepsouth cleaning service to take care of dusting, mopping, and deep cleaning while you stay relaxed and comfortable.
Keep the beach bliss
With these simple summer home cleaning tips, you can keep the sand where it belongs, at the beach, and return each time to a cool, spotless space ready for your next sunny escape. Book your Sweepsouth service today!
ALSO SEE: 5 SUMMER CLEANING TIPS – KEEPING YOUR HOME FRESH IN THE HEAT.
