Your 2026 Cleaning Plan for Twin Cities Homes & Businesses

Start 2026 in the Twin Cities with a clear cleaning plan

The new year is a natural time to get organized. Calendars fill quickly with work, family, travel, and events, and cleaning often gets pushed into the gaps. A simple yearly plan helps you stay ahead of dust, buildup, and seasonal maintenance so your home or business stays comfortable, safe, and presentable.

Details & Dixon’s proudly serves Twin Cities households and commercial properties with interior and exterior cleaning. With 30+ specialty trained crews and more than 20,000 visits per year, the company is built to support a predictable calendar or last minute emergencies

This 2026 Twin Cities cleaning plan gives you a high level view of:

• How to structure recurring house cleaning
• When to schedule carpets, windows, gutters, air ducts, and dryer vents
• How to time commercial cleaning for offices, churches, HOAs, and small facilities
• The benefits of having one company for all of your cleaning needs

You can adapt it to your own space, budget, and schedule, then talk with our customer service about a visit pattern that fits.

Why a yearly cleaning plan pays off

A yearly cleaning plan does three important things.

1. Protects your property
   Regular attention to gutters, roofs, carpets, and vents reduces the risk of leaks, stains, wear, and fire hazards. In Minnesota, ice, snow, road salt, and leaf buildup can shorten the life of exterior surfaces and flooring if they are ignored.
2. Controls stress and surprises
   Instead of racing to clean before guests, inspections, or events, you can reserve time on the calendar months in advance. That gives you better timing, more open choices on the schedule, and fewer last-minute requests.
3. Helps you budget realistically
   Spreading out projects through the year makes costs more predictable. You can plan when to invest in a larger project such as air ducts, exterior washing, or in-house rug cleaning, instead of stacking everything in one season.

Residential cleaning calendar for Twin Cities homes

Every household has its own needs, but there are common patterns that work well in Minnesota. Think about frequency first, then specific months.

Recurring house cleaning

Most Details & Dixon’s clients choose one of four options:

• Weekly
• Every two weeks
• Every three weeks
• Every four weeks

These visits keep kitchens, bathrooms, floors, and high-touch surfaces under control. If you host often, have pets, or have a busy household, you may lean toward weekly or every two weeks. If your home stays tidier between visits, every four weeks may be enough. Looking for something in between? Consider our new every three week service.

A good starting point for 2026 is to commit to a recurring pattern now, then adjust up or down after a few months if needed.

Carpets and area rugs

Carpets in high-traffic rooms collect grit, salt, and spills throughout Minnesota winters. A realistic pattern for most homes is:

• Carpet cleaning: once or twice per year
• Area rugs: once per year, more often for busy entry rugs or dining areas

Many homeowners choose:

• One carpet cleaning in late winter or early spring, after the heaviest salt and slush
• A second visit in late summer or early fall if there are kids, pets, or frequent visitors

For area rugs, Details & Dixon’s offers in-house cleaning in a climate controlled office, including wool and Oriental pieces. Turnaround is rapid, with pricing based on size and type.

Window cleaning

In the Twin Cities, outside glass often looks its worst after winter and pollen season. A solid pattern is:

• Exterior windows once or twice per year
• Interior windows once per year, or every other year if they stay fairly clean

Many clients schedule:

• A spring or early summer wash to remove winter film and pollen
• A fall wash for front entries or main views if they receive heavy road dust

Gutter cleaning

Gutters protect siding, fascia, and foundations by moving water away from the house. In Minnesota, spring and fall are the key times.

• Late spring: clear winter debris and any remaining leaves
• Late fall: remove leaves, needles, and roof grit before freeze-up

Details & Dixon’s gutter visits include gutters cleaned by hand or blower and downspouts blown clear so water can flow freely.

Air ducts and dryer vents

These two systems are easy to ignore because they are out of sight, yet they matter for safety and comfort.

• Dryer vents: often every 1-3 years, depending on dryer usage, vent length, and number of residents. The U.S. Fire Administration notes that failure to clean is a leading factor in dryer fires, which is why vent maintenance matters.
• Air ducts: commonly every 3-5 years, or more often if there are allergy concerns, pets, or recent renovation dust. The EPA recommends air duct cleaning on an as-needed basis, rather than as a routine annual task.

Winter can be a practical time to schedule both, since homes are closed up and heating systems are running more often.

Commercial cleaning calendar for offices and facilities

Details & Dixon’s also supports Twin Cities offices, churches, HOAs, and other facilities. The calendar looks different, but the same logic applies: decide what happens weekly, monthly, quarterly, and seasonally.

Offices and workplaces

For offices and administrative spaces, consider:

• Daily or weekly janitorial: trash, restrooms, touchpoints, entrances
• Monthly or quarterly projects: machine floor cleaning, interior glass, conference rooms
• Yearly projects: carpet cleaning, air ducts, and larger common areas

Align large projects with slower periods in your business cycle, such as early January or mid-summer, so crews have more access without disrupting staff.

Churches and community spaces

Churches often balance heavy weekend use with lighter weekday schedules. Typical patterns include:

• Weekly or biweekly cleaning of restrooms, lobbies, and main sanctuary
• Monthly or quarterly cleaning for classrooms, nurseries, and fellowship halls
• Seasonal work such as carpet cleaning, windows, and exterior washing

You can plan these around major holidays, retreats, and seasonal programs so the building looks and feels ready for visitors.

HOAs and multi-unit properties

For HOAs and condominiums, focus on:

• Regular cleaning of hallways, stairwells, and common restrooms
• Periodic cleaning for community rooms, fitness areas, and entry glass
• Seasonal projects for exterior glass, siding, decks, and gutters

A shared calendar between the property manager and Details & Dixon’s helps residents see that common areas are on a consistent schedule.

Seasonal tasks for both homes and businesses

Some services make the most sense in particular seasons for both residential and commercial clients.

• Winter: roof snow removal and ice-dam mitigation when conditions require it. For Minnesota-specific guidance on ice dam prevention and safe response steps, see University of Minnesota Extension.
• Spring: windows, gutters, and first exterior washing
• Summer: decks, patios, driveways, and heavier carpet work
• Fall: gutter cleaning, final exterior washing, and pre-holiday house cleaning

Instead of reacting to problems, you can look at the year as a whole and reserve the right month for each task.

Why use one company for your cleaning calendar