Seasonal Cleaning Checklist from Spring to Winter With smol
As daylight lengthens and pollen retreats, focus shifts to interior fabrics and glass panes. Tackle sofas and armchairs by misting smol upholstery spray, then blot with a clean cloth until fibres revive. For curtains and cushions, add a few sprays to a bucket of warm water and gently swish before air drying. Windows invite an eco-friendly, smol glass cleaner that helps that evaporates fast and leaves no streaks. Wipe frames and sills with a damp cloth and finish with a glass cloth treated with the spray. For carpets, pre-treat high-traffic patches by spraying a small carpet solution and leaving it for five minutes.
Summer surface prep
As the sun climbs, outdoor grills and tabletops demand kitchen-grade cleanliness. Begin by rinsing the barbecue to remove loose debris. Next, drop a dishwasher tablet into a bowl of hot water until it dissolves. Use that mix to scrub metal grates and patio furniture surfaces. The powerful enzymes in each tablet cut through oil and burn on residue. For picnic tables, prepare a spray of smol multi-surface cleaner in a spray bottle filled three-quarters with water. Mist wood or plastic surfaces and wipe with a microfibre cloth until the shine returns. This trick keeps every gathering ready at a moment’s notice.
Autumn tidy up
As leaves drift in and pupils head back to the locker rooms, mud and moisture follow. Start by sweeping entrance halls and patios to limit tracked-in soil. For lockers, benches, and shower stalls, combine smol multi-surface spray with warm water in a bucket. To prevent drips, dip into a sponge or cloth and work it down from the upper corners. Wipe out grips and seat surfaces, giving special attention to nooks where filth might hide. For fallen leaves clinging to mats, shake them out outdoors before vacuuming leftover particles. Then treat scuff marks on vinyl or painted walls with a concentrated spritz of smol cleaner and buff until markings vanish. This prevents musty odours and keeps communal spaces fresh.
Winter stain solutions
As temperatures drop and grit hits paths, fabric and hard floor stains become more stubborn. For coats and scarves that bear road salt, toss them into the washing machine with a smol laundry booster pod. Select the normal wash cycle and avoid fabric softener to allow pods to lift salt crystals and restore lost vibrancy. On ceramic tiles and corridor carpets, disintegrate a pod in a pail of hot water. Mop carefully and let surfaces air dry completely to prevent mould formation. For grout lines, apply the same solution with a small brush and rinse with clean water. The steam from central heating then helps banish any lingering damp smell.
At every turn, the products deliver simple green solutions for year-round care. Explore the range on the smol website to transform your home cleaning routine into effortless moments of care.
