September and October in the Cape mean longer days, blooming fynbos and that irresistible urge to throw open the windows and clean everything. Here's how to tackle spring cleaning without losing your whole weekend.
The golden rule: top to bottom, dry to wet
Dust ceilings, cobwebs and light fittings first, then shelves and surfaces, then floors last. Do all the dry dusting before any wet cleaning.
Room-by-room game plan
Kitchen
Empty and wipe the cupboards, degrease the stove and extractor, clean the oven, and defrost the freezer.
Bathrooms
Descale taps and showerheads, scrub grout, wash shower curtains and replace old toothbrush holders.
Bedrooms & living areas
Wash curtains and duvets, flip mattresses, vacuum under the furniture and declutter.
Outside
Wash windows, sweep patios, clean braai grids and get the pool ready for summer.
Why a cleaning hamper?
- 🧺 Everything in one box: no running back to the shop halfway through.
- 💰 Better value than buying each item separately.
- 🎁 A brilliant gift for new homeowners, students moving out or newlyweds.
- 🏢 Business starter kits for new offices, Airbnbs and guesthouses.
Our sister company Max Products offers a range of cleaning hampers and kits: household hampers, car care hampers, pool care hampers and hospitality kits.
Products mentioned in this guide
Available now from our sister company Max Products at maxproducts.co.za, in trade sizes and delivered in Cape Town.
Ammoclean All Purpose Cleaner 5LShop now →
Floor, Wall & Tile Cleaner 5LShop now →
Microfibre Cloths 10 PackShop now →
Salvatex Household GlovesShop now →
