When Pollen Season Hits
According to UF/IFAS Extension, Florida trees often release pollen from January to June. In Jacksonville, that is also the time of year people finally open the windows, so a lot of it ends up inside.
Where Pollen Settles Inside
- Window sills and window tracks. Every open window lets a little in, and the tracks hold onto it.
- Ceiling fan blades. The fan catches it, then spreads it around the room the next time it turns on.
- Vents. Dust and pollen build up on the covers.
- Baseboards and floors by the doors. It comes in on shoes and pets.
How to Clean It Without Stirring It Up
- Work from the top down. Fans and vents first, then sills, then baseboards, then the floor.
- Use a damp cloth. It picks up fine dust instead of pushing it back into the air.
- Vacuum the window tracks. Use the crevice tool, then wipe the track with a damp cloth.
- Floors last. Everything you dust above ends up there.
Our ceiling fan guide and baseboard guide go step by step.
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When a Spring Clean Makes Sense
Once the heavy pollen weeks pass, a full reset clears what built up over the season. Our spring clean includes:
- Window sills and all interior window tracks
- Ceiling fan blades and housing wiped
- Light fixtures and covers cleaned
- Baseboards scrubbed room by room
- Vents, grout and the spots a regular clean does not reach
Frequently Asked Questions
When is pollen season in Florida?
UF/IFAS Extension says Florida trees often release pollen from January to June.
Should I dust with a dry cloth during pollen season?
A damp cloth is better. A dry duster tends to push fine dust back into the air, while a damp cloth picks it up.
