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12 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Spring

April 12, 2018

Maintaining a healthy home goes beyond dusting and vacuuming. When is the last time you checked your smoke alarms? How about the last time you cleaned out your dryer vent? Follow the tips below to make sure your family and home are ready for a happy, clean spring season.

• Clean gutters – remove debris and check downspouts
• Scrub walls, baseboards and outlets
• Replace filters (water, range hood, air vent); consider replacing every 3-6 months
• Clean faucets and showerheads – remove and soak in vinegar and water; let dry and replace
• Clean out the dryer vent – disconnect the vent from the back of the machine and clean with a lint brush. Remove the dryer vent cover on the outside of your house and clean with a brush – making sure the vent cover flap moves freely.
• Wash exterior windows – consider hiring a window cleaning service
• Keep allergens away – declutter your home, checking pipes for leaks and keeping the air clean
• Check foundation vents – houses with crawl spaces have vents along the foundation walls. The screens collect leaves and debris that should be removed.
• Clean the grill
• Prep your garden by adding good quality soil
• Test smoke alarms and CO detectors, changing the batteries as needed.
• Clean outdoor furniture with a solution of detergent, water and borax.

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