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How to Keep Your Home Clean During an Ottawa Winter

Five months of snow, slush and road salt are tough on floors, carpets and entryways. Here's how to stay ahead of the mess.

The MPC Team · 2026-10-16

Stop the salt at the door

  • Use two mats: a rough outdoor mat and an absorbent indoor one
  • Add a boot tray so slush doesn't reach the floor
  • Wipe white salt marks with warm water and a little white vinegar
  • Wash indoor mats every week or two in peak season

Protect your floors

Salt is abrasive and leaves a film that dulls hardwood, vinyl and tile. Vacuum or sweep grit daily near entrances, then damp-mop with a pH-neutral cleaner. Avoid soaking hardwood: wring the mop well.

Carpets and rugs

  • Vacuum high-traffic paths more often in winter
  • Blot salt stains; don't scrub them deeper
  • Move area rugs away from the door during the slushiest months

Windows, sills and condensation

Ottawa winters bring condensation on windows. Wipe sills and tracks regularly so moisture and dust don't turn into mildew, and keep bathroom fans running after showers.

Make winter easier

A recurring cleaning plan every one or two weeks keeps salt and grit under control all season. Frequency discounts mean the more often we come, the more you save.

Come home to a spotless house this week.

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