Spring is the time of the year when many people decide to start afresh. With warmer weather coming up, it’s a great way to set the tempo for summer. Follow spring cleaning safety tips like wearing gloves, using eco-friendly solutions, and securing the ladders before you grab a bucket, mop, and cleaner to get started.
You can also redo your home if you’re preparing to sell it in the coming months. You’ll see a significant increase in your home value with minimal investment. With that said, here are the top five cleaning tips.
Check Roof and Gutters
Roofs, gutters, and downspouts are often damaged and left in bad condition during the rough winters. Therefore, the top is a good starting point for redoing your house.
After the ice has melted away, you should move ahead with the following:
- Start clearing the debris leftover in the gutter and roof. This is to ensure downspouts drain away from your home smoothly. Fill the gutters with water to check for any clog. If clog exists, then get experts to clean them.
- You should also check for any damages that gutters might have sustained during the winter. Holes and cracks can create a real mess.
- Along with that, check for roof damages. Look for similar cracks or missing shingles.
Have these repaired first, and you can move with the others.
Check and Repair Air Conditioning
During the winters, you probably have never used air conditioning. And that treatment would have left it in a non-functional state.
In the summers, you’ll need your air conditioning system to work to the fullest. So as soon as the springs begin, you should consider repairing your AC.
Usually, you’ll hire an expert to take care of it. But on your part, you can check for the following:
- Unit panels, which surround the air conditioning system and protect the electrical system
- Any debris that might have accumulated on and in the system
- Air filters that collect dust and debris when delivering fresh air. You’d want to ensure that they’re clean. You can also replace your existing filters with HEPA filters for better results.
Take Care of Home Exterior
The home exteriors demand just as much attention as the interiors. So, spend some time and effort redoing the exterior walls and surfaces.
Check for the following areas outside of your home:
- Siding
- Windows
- Deck
- Foundation
Heavy winters can damage pieces of siding. So, repair them, and paint them if you’ve got a painted wood siding. Also, if you can invest in landscaping, then it’d be great for the summers.
Declutter
Winters are cozy. So you may have, intentionally or unintentionally, cluttered your home by keeping stuff closer and in the open.
For the summers, you need to declutter your home. So take note of the things that you wouldn’t need and store them in the basement.
This also creates a relaxing atmosphere for the spring and summer.
Apply a New Paint
Applying a new paint can provide that much-needed freshness to your home.
Painting is also fun to do. So, instead of hiring an expert, paint the walls with your family or friends.
When redoing your house, take necessary precautions. Follow the above spring cleaning safety tips and enjoy the cleaning chores with your family.
