08/31/2026
☀️ August Newsletter ☀️
Staying Cool, Late-Summer Rhythms, & Your August Home Tip! | From Freshly Cleaned
Hey Freshly Cleaned Family,
August always seems to fly by in a blur of warm nights and last-minute summer plans. I hope you're keeping cool out there!
As we trade our beach towels for school schedules and cozy sweaters, let's take a collective breath. In this month's quick update, I'm sharing a peek into my end of summer adventures a handy checklist to keep your home running safely and efficiently, and a little inspiration to keep your space feeling breezy.
What I’ve Been Up To Lately
Headed up to a White Sox game where I enjoyed a classic Chicago style hotdog, soaked in plenty of early morning walks with iced coffees from our friends at Sip Coffee House & Artisan Cafe, admired all the gorgeous flowers blooming around town, and spent quality time with family and friends. It was the perfect reset, and as always, Miller and Jeppy were very glad to have lots of quiet nap time!
This Month’s House Goal: Keep It Cool 🏡
The "Why": After months of heavy summer use, dust build-up can make your appliances work twice as hard, driving up your energy bills and creating potential safety hazards.
Step 1: Vacuum the lint trap and the exterior dryer vent line to prevent dangerous lint blockages.
Step 2: Dust or vacuum the condenser coils located at the bottom or back of your refrigerator.
Step 3: Change your HVAC air filters to keep your AC blowing fresh, clean air.
Summer-to-Fall Schedules & A Huge Thank You 🌟
With the school year starting back up and family routines shifting, our cleaning schedule is adjusting too! If you have upcoming schedule changes or need to shift your typical cleaning day to match a new family calendar, please let me know as soon as possible so we can get you settled.
Life gets incredibly fast-paced during this summer-to-fall transition, and we are so incredibly grateful that you trust us to take care of your home while you handle everything else—having you in the Freshly Cleaned family is a true joy!
Warmly,
Gabby Barrett
Owner, Freshly Cleaned LLC
Scripture of the Month:
"He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul." — Psalm 23:2–3
A Little Inspiration:
"Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time." — John Lubbock