Getting kids back to class shouldn’t mean parental panic. With a few simple resets (and maybe a little help from your favorite local cleaning crew), your mornings can run smoother, your home stays fresher, and you keep the chaos in check.

Choose one spot near your main entry for backpacks, coats, shoes, and school paperwork. Hooks, cubbies, or labeled baskets make grab-and-go mornings a breeze and cut down on last-minute chaos.

Door handles, light switches, counters, these small but mighty surfaces are germ magnets. A quick daily wipe keeps the whole family healthier during the school year.

Before the new supplies come rolling in, take a moment to sort through last year’s stuff. Donate what doesn’t fit, recycle broken items, and clear out the paper piles.

School season means sports uniforms, art smocks, and an endless rotation of outfits. Set a laundry schedule or load as soon as a basket’s full to keep it manageable.

Summer adventures leave their mark, dusty baseboards, sticky fridge shelves, and bathrooms that have seen better days. Starting the year with a spotless home makes everything else feel easier.

A clean, organized home is more than nice to look at, it reduces stress, improves focus, and keeps family life running smoother. Studies show clutter can increase stress hormones and distract attention.

• Entry & Drop Zone: Add hooks, cubbies, and toss broken gear.
• High-Touch Surfaces: Disinfect daily.
• Closets & Storage: Donate unused items.
• Laundry Routine: Assign baskets and stick to a schedule.
• Deep Clean: Vacuum, dust, scrub kitchens and bathrooms.

Want to start the school year on the right foot?

Book your deep clean or recurring cleaning service with Wheatley Creek and let us handle the mess—so you can enjoy the moments that matter.

Schedule your Back-to-School Cleaning.