Winter cleaning in Ottawa & area
Road salt and slush wreck floors, carpets and entryways. Winter cleaning focuses on salt stain removal, hardwood and tile care, a tidy garage and better indoor air while the windows stay shut.
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What winter does to your home
Every Canadian season leaves its own mess. Here is what we see in Ottawa-area homes this time of year.
Salt stains everywhere
Road salt dries into white rings on floors and carpets and slowly dulls hardwood finishes.
Slush in the entry
Melting snow pools at the door, soaking mats and tile grout and spreading grit room to room.
Dry, recycled air
With windows shut and the furnace on, dust and pet dander circulate for months.
A wet, messy garage
Cars bring in salty slush that pools on the garage floor and tracks into the house.
What to book
Recommended this season
Our most-booked winter services, with live prices.
Carpet & Rug Cleaning
Steam and shampoo cleaning that lifts salt, stains and allergens from carpets and rugs.
From $149Hardwood Floor Cleaning & Polishing
Hardwood deep-cleaned and polished to remove salt residue and restore shine.
From $249Tile & Grout Cleaning
Grout lines and tile restored in kitchens, bathrooms and entryways.
From $179Garage Cleaning
Garage floors swept and washed, shelves dusted and cobwebs cleared.
From $189
Clean home + clean air
Pair your winter clean with BlueGuard air duct cleaning and save 10% on both.
Your plan
Your winter cleaning plan
What to book, month by month, so nothing piles up.
- December
Holiday-ready home
A standard or deep clean before guests, from $164. Add inside oven or fridge as needed.
- January
Salt & slush rescue
Carpet steam cleaning from $149 and tile & grout from $179 to lift salt.
- February
Floors & indoor air
Hardwood clean & polish from $249, plus a garage clean-out and dust-down for better air.
Best time to book: Book December cleans by mid-November. January and February have the most open slots.
Checklist
Winter cleaning checklist
Tick it off yourself, or hand the whole list to our crew.
Entryways & floors
4- Lift salt rings from hardwood and vinyl
- Steam-clean entry carpets and runners
- Scrub tile grout by the door
- Wash boot trays and closet floors
Indoor air
4- Dust vents, returns and baseboard heaters
- Vacuum upholstery and under furniture
- Wipe humidifier and window condensation
- Ask BlueGuard about duct cleaning
Garage & storage
4- Sweep and degrease the garage floor
- Clear salt residue by the house door
- Organize shelves and winter gear
- Wipe down the door to the house
Local know-how
Tips from our Ottawa crews
- 1
Don’t let salt sit
Salt is alkaline and etches hardwood finish over time. A monthly clean keeps it from building up.
- 2
Two mats, not one
A coarse mat outside and an absorbent one inside catch most salt before it reaches your floors.
- 3
Carpets dry fast in winter
Dry furnace air means steam-cleaned carpets are often walkable in 4 to 6 hours.
Winter cleaning: your questions
How do you remove salt stains from floors and carpets?
Salt is alkaline, so we use a pH-neutral cleaner that dissolves it on hardwood and tile, and hot-water extraction on carpets so the residue is lifted out, not pushed deeper.
Can you steam-clean carpets in winter?
Yes, winter is actually a good time. Dry indoor air helps carpets dry in a few hours. Carpet cleaning starts at $149 before tax.
Do your cleaners come during snowstorms?
We keep your booking unless roads are unsafe. If we have to move it, we call you and reschedule at no cost.
Will your crew track snow into my home?
No. Our cleaners bring indoor shoes or shoe covers and lay a mat at your door before they start.
How can I improve indoor air quality in winter?
Regular dusting of vents, baseboard heaters and upholstery helps a lot. For the biggest difference, pair your clean with BlueGuard duct cleaning, our sister service.
Plan ahead
Other seasons
See what to book for the rest of the year.
- SpringThaw, pollen and a fresh startSpring Cleaning · Window Cleaning · Carpet & Rug CleaningExplore Spring
- SummerMore deck time, less mop timePressure Washing · Patio & Deck Cleaning · Window CleaningExplore Summer
- FallGet the house ready for the freezeGutter & Eavestrough Cleaning · Window Cleaning · Before & After Event Cleaning · Mold Removal & RemediationExplore Fall
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