For most homeowners, a spring cleaning is a perfect opportunity to donate unused items, vacuum all the nooks and crannies of your home, and make sure all surfaces are clean. will. While this is a great way to make the most of your spring cleaning time, it’s also important to carry out maintenance on the parts of your home that you may not have checked for months or even years. .
To make sure you’re ready for the rest of the year and that your home stays in good shape, we’ve compiled a checklist for your spring maintenance routine!
Interior
- Air Conditioning: Check your air conditioning unit before hot weather kicks in.
- Chimney: Give your chimney a good cleaning to remove additional soot or debris that may be trapped inside.
- Leaks: Check all faucets, under sinks, exposed pipes along walls, and large appliances like dishwashers for any leaks, sweat or water stains.
- Establish: Check the foundation of your home by looking for long cracks in the floor in areas like garages and basements.
- Doors and Windows: Inspect all sills and repaint or replace them as needed. Make sure to clean the screen, and if there are any holes large enough for bugs to get through, consider replacing or patching them.
- Water heater: Have your water heater checked by a professional regularly.
Exterior
- Gutters and Drains: Clear any debris, including leaves, moss, rods, etc. Also, if you run a hose on the roof, you can check for proper drainage.
- Siding: Use a pressure washer to clean the siding of your home. This will help keep your home free of mold growth. You should also check all wooden surfaces for weather and paint damage.
- Caulking: Check your home’s sealing. If you find it corroded or degraded, you should call a professional house painter to repaint the sealant.
- Roof: Check the surface of the roof and clean all debris that may have accumulated.
- Deck or Patio: Inspect every deck, porch or railing for any loose and/or deteriorated parts.
- Landscape: Clean up your yard by trimming trees and bushes, and removing debris and branches. This can prevent damage to the exterior of your home.
- Sprinklers: Check that your sprinkler system is working properly. If one area of your yard has more water than others, try to pinpoint the problem or call a professional.
While this is by no means an exhaustive list of spring cleaning tips, it will certainly help you get started on making sure your home is safe and clean!
