End-of-winter cleaning: the areas not to forget

The entrance accumulates salt, mineral dust, mud, hair, gravel, humidity and marks on the walls over the winter.

Mats must be moved, the areas beneath cleaned, and storage emptied when planned. Ski racks, benches and shoe bins also need reorganising.

Heating and long periods of occupation load textiles with dust and odours. Depending on their nature, it may be useful to plan deep vacuuming of sofas, cushion care, rug cleaning, armchair treatment, curtain washing or dusting, and checks on mattress protectors.

These interventions must follow the recommendations specific to each material.

Radiators, convectors and areas near stoves attract dust. Deposits may appear on nearby walls, skirtings and objects.

The professional can clean accessible surfaces, but the technical maintenance of a stove, fireplace or heating system falls to a qualified professional.

During an active season, some areas are cared for without being deep-cleaned at every visit: fronts, accessible undersides of small appliances, hood, oven interior depending on scope, shelves, tops of accessible units, joints and corners.

End of season allows a cleaner baseline before a closure period.

Windows collect condensation, splashes, dust and fingerprints. A specific intervention can be planned, within defined access and safety limits.

High windows or those requiring a ladder should be entrusted to a properly equipped provider.

Wet areas must be checked carefully: joints, screens, accessible vents, undersides of accessories, limescale, mats and storage.

Any persistent humidity or damaged joint should be reported to the owner.

After cleaning, it is useful to check the general set-up: clean linen stored dry, used linen removed, waste evacuated, perishables handled per instructions, damp items dried, surfaces cleared, access closed.

Decisions about water, heating or technical equipment must remain with the owner or a qualified professional.