Cleaning Guide

Labor Day in Newtown: The End-of-Summer Clean

Summer leaves its mark on every room. Here is how to close the season before the fall routine starts.

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The short answer

In the week before Labor Day, put away summer gear, deep clean the family room and entry, wash summer linens, and reset the kitchen. Then enjoy the parade knowing the fall routine starts clean.

Newtown's Labor Day Parade on Main Street is one of the area's big end-of-summer traditions, with bands, floats, and families lining the sidewalks. For a lot of households it is also the last free weekend before school and fall schedules take over. That makes the week before a natural time to close out the summer.

Put summer away

  • Clean and dry pool toys, beach bags, and coolers before storing.
  • Wash and store extra beach towels.
  • Wipe sunscreen bottles and toss expired ones.

The family room

  1. Clear the floor and furniture of summer clutter.
  2. Dust shelves, the TV stand, and window sills.
  3. Vacuum rugs and upholstery; summer grit settles in both.
  4. Wipe remotes, light switches, and door handles.

The entry

Shake out mats, wipe the door and hooks, and get ready for backpacks. Our back-to-school drop zone guide covers the setup.

Linens

Wash summer bedding and guest room sheets before putting them away. Make sure everything is completely dry before it goes in a closet.

The kitchen

Clean out the refrigerator, wipe the cabinet fronts that saw a summer of sticky hands, and mop. A professional deep clean can take care of the whole house in one visit.

House cleaning in Newtown

We serve homes throughout Newtown, from the area around Main Street to the surrounding neighborhoods. Learn more on our house cleaning page for Newtown, CT.

Check the Newtown Labor Day Parade organizers or the town for this year's route and start time.

End-of-summer questions

When is the Newtown Labor Day Parade?

It is held on Labor Day along Main Street. Check local listings for this year's start time and route.

What should I clean at the end of summer?

Summer gear, the family room, the entry, summer linens, and the kitchen, plus bathrooms and floors.

Should I book a deep clean before fall?

Many families do. A deep clean before school starts sets up an easier fall routine.

How far ahead should I book?

Request your date a couple of weeks ahead. Late August is a busy time.