Summer in Grand County is gorgeous—but with open windows, mountain breezes, dusty roads, and weekend traffic, dust builds up fast. If you’ve noticed it settling on every surface (again), you’re not alone. Even homes that feel closed up aren’t immune to fine particles creeping in through cracks, screens, or on the boots of your weekend guests.

Dust isn’t just annoying, it’s a magnet for allergens, pests, and wear on your home’s surfaces. In log cabins and mountain homes, it finds plenty of cozy corners to hide in. Left untouched, it can dull your wood, clog filters, and irritate allergies. The cleaner your surfaces stay, the longer they last.

• Use microfiber cloths: They trap dust better than paper towels or old rags, and they’re reusable.
• Wipe window sills weekly: Open windows = more airflow = more dust (and bugs).
• Keep entryways clean: Dirt and dust start at the door: lay down heavy-duty mats and sweep regularly.
• Vacuum smart: Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter that doesn’t blow dust back into the room.
• Don’t forget ceiling fans: They’re sneaky dust collectors. Wipe blades monthly to avoid the “dust shower.”
• Schedule a mid-summer clean: A pro clean hits the reset button on buildup, and saves your weekends for actual fun.

Log walls love to collect dust in all the nooks, grooves, and hand-hewn edges. Cobwebs, pollen, dead bugs – yep, we’ve seen it all. We recommend a thorough deep dusting service at least twice a year to stay ahead and preserve your log finish. In fact, many of our log cabin clients schedule this mid-summer and again in early winter.

Why toss perfectly good cabinets into the landfill? Painting is the sustainable choice. It’s all about upgrading what you have instead of replacing it.

Whether it’s a one-time mid-summer refresh, a seasonal deep clean, or recurring services, Wheatley Creek Services has your back. We’ll handle the high spots, baseboards, and everything in between so you can enjoy that fresh mountain air without all the mess it brings in.