Fall is almost here. The same can be said of your twice-a-year cleaning routine. Because we know that you have dedicated some of your cleaning tasks just to be done during or just before fall, we took the liberty of collating a list of some of the cleaning tasks that are best done during this season. Just read on to find out more.
Keep Up with Your Raking.
Racking up all of those fallen leaves is a pain, but it will be less so if you keep up with it all season long rather than just putting it off for one big marathon session in November. Raking once every couple of days – or at least every weekend will do more than just make your life easier though. Not allowing fallen leaves to ‘sit’ will prevent the growth of fungus, mildew, and mold on your lawn, things that can quickly kill it, while laos preventing mold spores from entering your home and causing problems there too.
Clear the Gutters.
Rain can bring debris, and those falling leaves can definitely accumulate on the gutters! Blocked gutters are the number one cause of water damage to a home, and the flooding and foundation damage a simple blocked gutter can cause can be an expensive nightmare to fix that no one wants to deal with. If you are not a fan of ladders yourself hire a professional to come in and do the dirty work. Yes, it’s an extra expense, but no where near as expensive as the cost of professional water damage remediation services.
Thoroughly Clean Your Upholstery.
The holiday season is approaching, no doubt you’ll be hosting lots of guests soon and the last thing they want to do is sit on a dusty, dirty – or worse still, smelly – sofa. If you are not sure how to clean your upholstery, and the techniques for various materials do vary quite a bit – then calling in a professional will, once again, be a better investment than having to fork out for new drapes or furniture because your DIY cleaning attempts went a bit awry.
Sweep the Chimney Clean.
Well, probably not you personally, as chimney cleaning is a rather specialist skill, but it is time to call in such a person. Build-up and debris inside your chimney can result to uncontrollable fires and/or the release of potentially deadly carbon monoxide and other fumes, so ensuring that your chimney is clean before the cold really sets in and you actually begin using the fireplace is a must.
Clean your Windows.
Nobody likes cleaning windows but it does have to be done. Often a good session with some Windex and a bit of elbow grease is all that is called for indoors but for upper storey windows outdoors your best bet is to call in a professional window cleaner as that whole ladder/squeegee balance is definitely a learned skill.
Test Your CO2 Monitors and Smoke Detectors.
Check if the alarms go off. Also, check for the cables and other connectors and if the power supplies such as batteries are working. And no, even if it annoys you that your smoke alarm can be triggered too easily by hot and steamy holiday cooking never be tempted to pull the batteries to save yourself hassle. A home fire can start in a minute and spread even more quickly, so disabling the one thing that might be able to save you and your family in the event that such a terrible thing occurs in your home is about as silly and irresponsible as it gets, and it will also void any insurance coverage you have.
Get Rid of Your Old Furnace Filter.
Replacing your furnace filter only takes a minute or two but in doing so you’ll not only be ensuring that you get the best possible performance out of your furnace this winter but also that the indoor air you’ll be breathing so much of is cleaner, fresher and healthier as well.
It’s Time to Deep Clean Your Flooring.
No matter what type of flooring you have in your home now is the time to schedule that annual cleaning everyone goes on about (but you often put off) Professional deep cleaning is the one way to ensure that your floors are ready for their close up this holiday season and removing all of the deep set dirt, dust and grime will not only help your floors look better but your home will smell better as well.
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