Your Yearly Home Maintenance Checklist: What to Clean, Replace & Refresh in January

January always feels like a reset — new routines, fresh intentions, and a renewed focus on creating a home that feels calm, healthy, and welcoming. In Singapore, it’s also the perfect time to start early spring cleaning as we prepare for Chinese New Year gatherings, family visits, and long days spent hosting at home.

With our humid climate, enclosed HDB and condo living, and year-end buildup of dust, grease, and moisture, a little January maintenance goes a long way.

Here’s your January Home Maintenance Checklist — simple, achievable steps to help you clean smarter, breathe easier, and welcome the new year with a home you love.

🧹 1. Reset Floors & High-Traffic Spaces

After year-end celebrations, floors take the biggest hit — from guests, food spills, dust tracked in from outdoors, and everyday wear.

January to-do:

• Vacuum corners, skirting, and under furniture

• Mop hard floors to remove dust and grime

• Focus on high-traffic walkways, entryways, and living rooms

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Why this helps: Deep-cleans floors while removing excess water — ideal for Singapore’s humidity.
Best for: HDB flats, condos, and homes with tiled or laminate flooring.

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🧽 2. Refresh Kitchen & Bathroom Surfaces

These are the hardest-working zones in every Singapore home — especially with festive cooking and family visits coming up.

January to-do:

• Degrease stovetops and backsplashes

• Scrub sinks, taps, and shower areas

• Wipe cabinet doors and handles

• Clean fridge shelves (holiday leftovers, be gone!)

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Best for: Stainless steel sinks, ceramic cooktops, stone counters, and bathrooms.

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🌬️ 3. Improve Indoor Air Quality for a Healthier Home

With enclosed layouts common in HDBs and condos, indoor air can easily become stale — especially with dust, cooking fumes, and humidity trapped indoors.

January to-do:

• Clean air vents and exhaust fans

• Replace filters in air purifiers

• Improve airflow in bedrooms and children’s rooms

• Remove dust from curtains and ceiling fans

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Why this helps: Removes stale air, odours, and impurities automatically.
Best for: Bedrooms, nurseries, study rooms, and enclosed spaces.

With motion-sensor activation and wide-angle ventilation, this smart exhaust system supports cleaner, fresher air — especially helpful before Chinese New Year hosting begins.

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🛏️ 4. Refresh Home Textiles for a New-Year Reset

In Singapore’s climate, textiles easily trap dust, moisture, and allergens — making January the ideal time to refresh them before CNY.

Refresh these around the house:

• Bedsheets, pillowcases, and mattress protectors

• Towels and bath mats

• Sofa throws and cushion covers

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🗂️ 5. Declutter Before Chinese New Year

A meaningful tradition before CNY: clearing out the old to make space for new blessings.

Start with:

• Medicine cabinets and expired items

• Children’s toys and unused stationery

• Pantry goods past their best-before dates

• Old makeup, skincare, and worn-out household items

Make it a family activity — children love choosing items to donate or recycle, turning decluttering into a bonding moment.

🕯️ 6. Reset Ambience: Light, Scents & Soft Touches

Once cleaning is done, focus on how your home feels.

Easy ambience refresh ideas:

• Add warm lighting or soft lamps

• Refresh candles or diffusers

• Bring out cosy throws and cushions

• Create a welcoming entryway for guests

Small touches make a big difference — especially when hosting family during Chinese New Year.

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From deep-cleaning tools and hygienic kitchen essentials to bedding, towels, and air-quality upgrades, Robinsons makes it easy to prepare your home for the new year — all in one place.

Whether you’re tackling January maintenance, early spring cleaning, or getting your home guest-ready for Chinese New Year, you’ll find everything you need to clean, refresh, and welcome the year ahead with confidence.