Being cleaning specialists in Cleaning4Canada, we understand Canadian homeowners, particularly in Ontario, have special cleaning needs due to our turbulent climate. Slushy, salt-encrusted winter seasons, pollen-filled springs, humid summers, and cold fall seasons bring different kinds of bacteria, allergens, and dirt into our homes.
Thus, we should thoroughly clean our homes at least 2–4 times a year (seasonally) based on what your house needs.
Here’s a breakdown of how often you should deep clean, considering the Canadian climate:
Spring (March–May)
Deep Cleaning – New Beginnings after snow melts, winter’s dust and mud accumulated.
Following a long, winter-in-the-house season, spring is the perfect time to perform a full deep cleaning. Boot salt, pet dander, and dust accumulate in carpets, vents, and corners. We had one such call in March from a Guelph family with young children, as they were experiencing around-the-clock sneezing and runny noses. We deep cleaned their house—carpet shampooing, washing baseboards, dusting air ducts—and the difference was seen overnight. Not only did their allergy attacks cease, but their house was visibly brighter and fresher.
Recommended Spring Tasks: Window cleaning, interior upholstery, carpet shampooing, duct cleaning, mold testing, garage cleaning.
Summer (June–August)
Deep Cleaning – Prepare Indoors for being closed up during colder months.
When it gets chilly and cold, people will be indoors more. The best time to winterize the house is the fall. A Kingston couple who retired booked a fall deep clean with appliance backs, furnace filter replacement, and cleaning. They reported that it left them “ready for winter, inside and out.”
Recommended Summer Tasks: Bathroom deep clean, prevention of mold, degreasing the kitchen, and air flow.
Fall (September–November)
Deep Cleaning – Prepare Indoors for being closed up during colder months.
When it gets chilly and cold, people will be indoors more. The best time to winterize the house is the fall. A Kingston couple who retired booked a fall deep clean with appliance backs, furnace filter replacement, and cleaning. They reported that it left them “ready for winter, inside and out.”
Recommended Fall Seasonal Tasks: Vent and appliance cleaning, window screens, garage storage, surface disinfecting.
Winter (December–February)
Deep Cleaning – Prioritizing Health with indoor air quality is crucial when windows are closed; salt and snow are tracked indoors.
While a full deep clean in Ontario’s winter is not practical because of weather restrictions, this is the ideal season to work on disinfecting high-touch points, i.e., flu season. For a family in Scarborough, a monthly mini deep cleans were scheduled in January and February to prevent germs at daycare. It cut down on illness and provided them with peace of mind.
Recommended Winter Tasks: Disinfecting home surfaces, checking furnace filters, cleaning indoor air, servicing entry salt.
Why Does It Matter?
Health: Allergens, bacteria, and viruses are eliminated by deep cleaning — particularly in months with closed windows.
Home Value: Regular maintenance extends the lifespan of walls, floors, and furniture.
Comfort: A tidy home is a warmer and more effective home to live in—especially when we stay inside most of the time.
At Cleaning4Canada, we provide Ontario residents affordable seasonal deep cleaning services tailored to your home, family, and lifestyle.
Schedule your own customized seasonal deep clean with Cleaning4Canada today!