Spring Cleaning for Your Computer: Annual Maintenance Checklist

Just like your car, computers need regular maintenance to run smoothly. Spring is perfect for giving your PC some TLC before summer heat arrives.

Physical Cleaning

External Cleaning

Wipe down the case, keyboard, mouse, and monitor with appropriate cleaners. Compressed air removes debris from ports and vents.

Internal Dust Removal

Dust buildup reduces cooling efficiency and shortens component life. Professional cleaning removes dust from fans, heatsinks, and internal components.

Software Maintenance

Update Everything

Windows updates, driver updates, and software patches fix security vulnerabilities and improve performance.

Uninstall Unused Programs

Remove software you no longer use. This frees storage space and reduces background processes.

Startup Program Review

Disable unnecessary startup programs to improve boot times and free system resources.

Disk Cleanup

Delete temporary files, browser cache, and old downloads. Windows Disk Cleanup and third-party tools help automate this.

Security Checkup

Antivirus Update

Ensure your antivirus is current and run a full system scan.

Password Review

Update weak passwords and enable two-factor authentication where possible.

Backup Verification

Test your backups to ensure they're working properly. Update backup strategies if needed.

Performance Optimization

Hard Drive Health

Check drive health using built-in Windows tools or third-party software like CrystalDiskInfo.

RAM Testing

Memory problems cause crashes and data corruption. Windows Memory Diagnostic can identify issues.

Temperature Monitoring

Use tools like HWiNFO64 to check component temperatures under load.

Professional Service

Our spring maintenance service includes all these steps plus thermal paste replacement, deep cleaning, and performance testing from £20.

Creating a Schedule

Set calendar reminders for quarterly quick maintenance and annual deep cleaning.