Summer is finally here. Depending on where you live around the country, it might have felt like it was never going to come! But as much as we love summer fun, it has a sneaky side: sand in every corner, grass stains on rugs, sticky popsicle drips and the occasional bone tracked in after an afternoon enjoying the backyard that suddenly appears out of nowhere. Without a plan, your bright and breezy home can start feeling more like a chaotic obstacle course.
The good news is summer cleaning doesn’t have to be a slog. With a few smart habits and the right tools, you can keep your home feeling fresh to switch off and relax, or equally guest-ready, all while still enjoying the joys of a lazy summer afternoon. In this guide, we’ll explore how to clear clutter, tame daily messes, and keep floors and surfaces shining, with a little help from BISSELL’s innovative cleaning solutions that make summer upkeep surprisingly easy (and, maybe with the right music and internal drive, even fun).
Clear your clutter!
Summer is a season of open windows, backyard play, and extra foot traffic, so clutter can make even a clean home feel overwhelming. Start by clearing surfaces, organising toys and storing off-season items. When countertops and floors are free of unnecessary items, cleaning becomes faster, and your home feels instantly lighter. For entryways, living rooms, and other high-traffic zones, the BISSELL PowerForce is perfect for catching sand, crumbs, and dust. Its lightweight design and powerful suction make tidying up almost fun.
Bare feet = busy floors: the daily whip-around
As most of us sadly know, mess accumulates fast. In summer, it’s even worse. Bare feet, garden dirt and playful pets all leave their mark, sometimes in a matter of hours. A short daily whip-around keeps your home feeling fresh and prevents small messes from snowballing. Straighten pillows, fold throws and vacuum high-traffic zones.
Again, the PowerForce glides easily under furniture and around corners, catching hidden dust and dirt. The PowerCean FurFinder is also a fantastic machine for your daily whip around. As it's cordless and highly powerful, it can be a mere matter of seconds to vacuum your space and keep it fresh, daily. These small, consistent efforts keep your home looking effortlessly tidy, letting you focus on summer fun instead of cleaning marathons.
Icypoles, paws and playful calls for instant stain solutions
Even the best-laid summer plans and kid defences can’t stop every spill. Icypoles melt faster than anyone can eat them, summer drinks tip over on the rug and pets leave little souvenirs from backyard adventures. That’s when the BISSELL SpotClean Portable Deep Cleaner comes to the rescue. Its portability makes it easy to move from room to room, targeting carpet, upholstery and area rugs, so whenever you need an emergency stain removal, it’s ready for you.
Tackling stains immediately prevents them from setting, keeping your home looking fresh and ready for whatever the season throws your way. For best results, pair the SpotClean with the SpotClean Spot and Stain formula made to break down sticky, coloured and protein-based stains fast. The formula works deep into fibres to lift out messes from carpet, upholstery and area rugs, engineered with a blend of cleaning agents that target a wide range of everyday messes – from sugary spills to muddy paw prints. It penetrates deep into fabric fibres, loosening stains for easy lift-off without harsh scrubbing, while being safe for use around kids and pets. That means a faster, deeper and more effortless clean every time.
Floors that glisten in the extra-long golden hours
Floors endure extra wear in summer. There’s sand from beach trips, sunscreen drips, damp footprints after a quick dip in the pool and, simply, the extra movements in and out we do when the weather invites us out. Instead of alternating between mopping and vacuuming, a multi-surface solution may be the best option for you.
The BISSELL CrossWave OmniForce Edge vacuums and washes simultaneously, making quick work of hard floors and area rugs alike. Its edge-to-edge cleaning ensures even corners and baseboards are spotless. With floors that look and feel clean, you can wander barefoot around your home without worry, letting the sun stream in and brighten every space.
Something to keep bedrooms & living rooms sanitary
Bedrooms and living areas deserve a little summer TLC, too. Open windows bring fresh air, but they also invite pollen, dust and tiny debris. For the places where we rest, it’s important to keep on top of the hygiene and cleanliness throughout summer when more things are swirling about. Wash bedding weekly, dust surfaces and move furniture to clean underneath. The PowerForce is great for daily floor maintenance, while the SpotClean handles carpet or upholstery mishaps.
For a deeper, more sanitising clean, CrossWave OmniForce Edge has also got the sanitising functions covered, engineered with advanced scrubbing and suction power to wash, vacuum and sanitise in one step. When paired with the right cleaning formula, like the multi-surface floor formula for hard floors or the area rug cleaning formula for carpeted surfaces, it breaks down tough grime, sticky residue and bacteria-harbouring messes, leaving floors hygienically clean and streak-free. A tidy, sunlit bedroom and living room feel restful, inviting and perfectly in tune with summer’s easygoing vibe.
Breathable bathrooms
Bathrooms often become mini-saunas during hot, humid months, which can encourage mildew, soap scum and lingering odours. Floors can collect sand from bare feet, towels get damp faster, kids’ splashy routines leave surfaces messy and the whole room gets well used, keeping us clean from our trips to the beach and pool. Again, the CrossWave OmniForce Edge boosts its position as a summer essential as it handles tile and vinyl floors with ease, while the SpotClean tackles mats or small rugs. Quick wipe-downs keep bathrooms fresh, hygienic and ready for poolside guests or family showers.
The often overlooked outdoor oasis
Summer naturally extends your living areas outdoors. Patios, decks and poolside areas see heavy use, and while they’re easy to forget about in our regular cleaning routine, they can collect dirt, pollen and grime. Wiping down surfaces, washing pool floats and sweeping decks can feel like a chore until you use the right tools. Both the PowerForce and CrossWave OmniForce Edge work surprisingly well on hard outdoor surfaces, keeping mess from creeping back inside. With outdoor spaces sparkling, you can spend more time entertaining or simply enjoying long summer evenings.
The secret life of hidden spaces
Summer is the perfect time to tackle overlooked areas. Dust and allergens hide under furniture, behind appliances, and along air vents. Moving furniture and using a lightweight vacuum like the PowerForce makes reaching tricky spots simple. Regular attention to hidden areas improves air quality, helps you win the fight against indoor allergens and keeps your home feeling fresh throughout the season.
Easy summer habits = maximum enjoyment
Summer should be about living, relaxing, recharging and soaking up the sun, not scrubbing. The trick to getting the most time to enjoy yourself is making small cleaning tasks part of your weekly habits. By combining clutter management, daily touch-ups, spot cleaning and versatile floor maintenance, you can enjoy a home that is tidy, bright, hygienic and welcoming all season long.
With BISSELL tools – the PowerForce for daily vacuuming, SpotClean for targeted stain removal and CrossWave OmniForce Edge for deep floor cleaning – maintaining your home becomes effortless. Floors stay fresh, carpets remain stain-free and high-traffic areas are ready for family, friends and furry visitors alike. So, with the right routine and the right tools, effortless summer living is a reality you can grab hold of this season.
