{"id":84,"date":"2024-08-07T11:15:26","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T11:15:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/xclean-demo.pbminfotech.com\/demo1\/?p=1682"},"modified":"2026-06-05T18:43:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T18:43:23","slug":"how-to-deep-clean-your-home-before-winter-in-sweden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/duved-stadservice.se\/en\/2024\/08\/07\/how-to-deep-clean-your-home-before-winter-in-sweden\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Deep Clean Your Home Before Winter in Sweden"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"84\" class=\"elementor elementor-84\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-491cfa4c pbmit-col-stretched-none pbmit-bg-color-over-image elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"491cfa4c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4eb1b5e9 pbmit-bg-color-over-image\" data-id=\"4eb1b5e9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78285129 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"78285129\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the days shorten and the first frost arrives in J&auml;mtland, there&rsquo;s one thing experienced Swedish homeowners know: autumn is the time to prepare your home. Not just for cosiness and comfort &mdash; but for a practical, top-to-bottom clean that sets you up well for the months ahead.&nbsp;Winter in Sweden brings mud, salt, condensation and the particular kind of indoor living that comes with spending far more time inside. Before all of that sets in, a thorough pre-winter clean makes a real difference &mdash; both to your living environment and to the long-term condition of your home.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>&ldquo;&nbsp;Here&rsquo;s a practical room-by-room guide to deep cleaning your Swedish home before winter.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>1. Start with the Heating System<\/h3>\n<p>Your radiators and heating elements are about to work hard. Before the cold hits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vacuum the dust from radiator fins and surfaces &mdash; built-up dust reduces efficiency and can create unpleasant smells when the heat comes on.<\/li>\n<li>Wipe down all radiator surfaces with a damp cloth.<\/li>\n<li>Check that nothing is stored against or near radiators &mdash; this is both a fire hazard and a ventilation problem.<\/li>\n<li>If you have a wood-burning stove or &ouml;ppen spis, remove old ash and have the flue checked if it hasn&rsquo;t been done recently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Windows and Ventilation<\/h3>\n<p>Before temperatures drop and you seal everything up for winter, clean your windows thoroughly inside and out. You&rsquo;ll appreciate the natural light far more in January if your windows are clean now.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clean all window panes inside and out.<\/li>\n<li>Wipe down windowsills &mdash; they accumulate condensation and mould over winter.<\/li>\n<li>Check ventilation filters (fr&aring;nluftsventiler) and clean or replace them. Poor indoor air quality in Swedish homes is often related to dirty ventilation.<\/li>\n<li>Clean extractor fans in the kitchen and bathroom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. Deep Clean the Kitchen<\/h3>\n<p>The kitchen takes more work in winter as cooking ramps up. A pre-winter clean should cover:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full clean of the fridge and freezer &mdash; defrost and remove all shelves.<\/li>\n<li>Clean inside the oven, including the racks and inner glass door.<\/li>\n<li>Degrease the extractor hood and replace the grease filter.<\/li>\n<li>Clean behind and under the fridge and stove if accessible.<\/li>\n<li>Wipe down all cabinet fronts and handles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. Bathrooms: Tackle Mould Before It Takes Hold<\/h3>\n<p>Bathrooms in Swedish homes are particularly prone to mould and lime scale build-up. Before winter:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Descale showerheads, taps and visible pipe fixtures.<\/li>\n<li>Scrub grout and tile joints &mdash; treat with anti-mould product where needed.<\/li>\n<li>Clean the floor drain thoroughly and add preventative drain cleaner.<\/li>\n<li>Wipe down bathroom ventilation fans.<\/li>\n<li>Replace or wash shower curtains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5. Hallway and Entryway<\/h3>\n<p>Your hallway takes a beating in Swedish winter &mdash; salt, snow and outdoor gear accumulate quickly. Prepare it now:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clear and reorganise the shoe rack &mdash; store summer footwear away.<\/li>\n<li>Wash the floor mat or replace it with a heavy-duty winter option.<\/li>\n<li>Wipe down coat hooks, the hat shelf and boot storage area.<\/li>\n<li>Consider adding a boot tray to catch snow and salt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>6. Bedrooms and Living Areas<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Vacuum all furniture, under cushions and under beds.<\/li>\n<li>Wash or air out duvets, blankets and throws.<\/li>\n<li>Clean behind and under large furniture.<\/li>\n<li>Wipe down skirting boards and light switches.<\/li>\n<li>Rotate or vacuum rugs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4b4800e1 pbmit-col-stretched-none pbmit-bg-color-over-image elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4b4800e1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5618db58 pbmit-bg-image-over-color\" data-id=\"5618db58\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}'>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-59dfe5f1 pbmit-col-stretched-none pbmit-bg-color-over-image elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"59dfe5f1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-624cfbbb pbmit-text-color-white pbmit-bg-color-over-image\" data-id=\"624cfbbb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7777eafc elementor-widget elementor-widget-pbmit_heading\" data-id=\"7777eafc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pbmit_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"pbmit-heading-subheading pbmit-heading-subheading-style-1 pbmit-reverse-heading-yes animation-style4\"><h4 class=\"pbmit-element-subtitle\"><span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\tBook a Pre-Winter Deep Clean\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"pbmit-element-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\tAlready feeling overwhelmed? This is exactly where Duved St&auml;dservice can help.\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"pbmit-heading-desc\">Our pre-winter deep cleaning service covers all of the above &mdash; carried out by trained &lrm;professionals who know Swedish homes inside out. Request a free quote and get it done &lrm;properly.&lrm;<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78461f06 pbmit-btn-hover-color-white pbmit-btn-shape-rounded pbmit-btn-style-flat pbmit-btn-color-globalcolor pbmit-btn-magnatic-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"78461f06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"tel:+46765750234\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22.76\" height=\"22.76\" viewbox=\"0 0 22.76 22.76\"><title>black-arrow<\/title><path d=\"M22.34,1A14.67,14.67,0,0,1,12,5.3,14.6,14.6,0,0,1,6.08,4.06,14.68,14.68,0,0,1,1.59,1\" transform=\"translate(-0.29 -0.29)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#000\" stroke-width=\"2\"><\/path><path d=\"M22.34,1a14.67,14.67,0,0,0,0,20.75\" transform=\"translate(-0.29 -0.29)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#000\" stroke-width=\"2\"><\/path><path d=\"M22.34,1,1,22.34\" transform=\"translate(-0.29 -0.29)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#000\" stroke-width=\"2\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Call for Appointment<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3c2dbdd0 pbmit-bg-color-over-image\" data-id=\"3c2dbdd0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a5b4aec pbmit-col-stretched-none pbmit-bg-color-over-image elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a5b4aec\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a35aa8a pbmit-bg-color-over-image\" data-id=\"a35aa8a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e2cb2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e2cb2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A pre-winter deep clean might feel like a big investment of time, but the payoff is significant: you start the darkest months of the year in a clean, organised and well-maintained home. Small problems &mdash; mould, scale, blocked drains &mdash; are caught before they become expensive repairs. And frankly, a clean home just feels better when you&rsquo;re spending more time in it.<\/p>\n<p>Do it once in October or November, and you&rsquo;ll appreciate it every day until March.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the days shorten and the first frost arrives in J&auml;mtland, there&rsquo;s one thing experienced Swedish homeowners know: autumn is the time to prepare your home. 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