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29 Oct 2025 Fall Clean, Not Fall Apart: Resetting Your Home and Headspace After Summer

Posted at 20:37h in In the Media by

By Robin Murphy, Chief Cleaning Officer, Maid Brigade

Spring cleaning gets all the glory.

It has the catchy name. The cultural momentum. The urge to throw open the windows and scrub everything within reach. But here’s the truth: if you’re only doing one seasonal reset, spring is overrated.

Fall is the real MVP.

Think about it: we spend more time indoors in fall than we ever do in spring. Once the days shorten and the temperatures drop, our homes become the center of gravity. If you want to feel good through the cozy months ahead, now is the time to get things in order.

The good news? Fall cleaning doesn’t have to mean a marathon session with a mop. It’s about small, smart moves that make your home feel like a refuge when you’re spending the bulk of your time there.

Here’s how to make fall cleaning your new spring cleaning:

1. Rotate Into Fall

If any of summer’s stragglers are still hanging around—sandals by the door, a beach bag in the hallway, that half-empty sunscreen bottle—you’ve got your cue. Time to swap them out for the things that make fall feel like fall: boots ready to go, a cozy throw draped over the couch, candles waiting to be lit, maybe even the slow cooker prepped for its first chili of the season.

It doesn’t take a big clean-out. Just a few simple swaps and your whole house starts to whisper, “new season, new vibe.”

2. Cozy Up Your Air

Spring cleaning is all about freshness, but fall needs it just as much. We’re shutting windows more often and running heaters, which means dust and allergens build up fast.

Quick wins:

  • Change your air filters.
  • Dust vents and ceiling fans.
  • Crack a window for ten minutes a day to bring in crisp air. You’ll breathe easier, literally and figuratively.
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3. Reset Your Zones

Summer blurs boundaries—snacks in the living room, pool gear in the kitchen, shoes…everywhere. Fall is a great time to restore order.

  • Reclaim your dining table (yes, it’s under there somewhere).
  • Set up a drop zone for coats, boots, and bags.
  • Give bathrooms a reset before holiday guests show up.

These small shifts make everyday life feel calmer and more functional.