Are you as happy as me about owning your own home? It’s a lot of work trying to make sure that you keep your home clean and safe but have you thought about the things you need to do to maintain the overall value of your home? You need to regularly clean your home to avoid living in a cluttered mess. Here are 4 things you don´t think about when cleaning your home!
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Air Duct Cleaning
We should pay more attention to the dangerous effects of indoor air pollution. Air ducts must be cleaned frequently to improve the quality of air inside the home. In a nutshell, air duct cleaning can be described as the cleaning of several cooling and heating system components of forced air systems. There isn’t a dearth of service organizations that boast of offering excellent air duct cleaning services. However, the ones worth hiring are few and far between. Fortunately, I’ve found a site for you, denverairductcleaning.com if you’re looking for quality service.
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Water Heater
There is no denying the fact that the water heater is one of the most underappreciated home appliances. The water heater gives us instant access to hot water. We can’t even bear to think what would happen to us if we had to take our morning showers with cold water. Although this appliance is essential, we don’t pay much attention to its maintenance. The water heater tank must be drained at least once a year to get rid of the unwanted minerals and sediment in the tank. Failure to do so can drastically decrease the lifespan of the appliance.
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Time to clean your roof
Your roof is probably the first thing you look at when you get home. Unfortunately, you barely pay attention to cleaning it. And, truth be told–there is nothing more unattractive than an unkempt roof. Unclean roofs could result in the growth of algae which can play a role in destroying your shingles. In worst cases, the algae can even spread to your neighbors´ roofs. Make sure to check your roofs regularly.
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Clean your refrigerator
Refrigerators are home appliances that are used on a daily basis. Keeping it clean and maintaining it regularly must be high on your priority list. It’s extremely important for you to empty your fridge completely to give it a thorough and deep clean. If you don’t have a no frost fridge remember to defrost frequently so the ice doesn’t build up and overwork your fridge’s motor. Not cleaning your refrigerator can considerably decrease the lifespan of the appliance.
What other things do we overlook when cleaning our home? Please give a share and let’s all help each other make our homes spic and span!
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Cleaning the roof is really important… we realized that when my cousin got infected by Dengue .. the water that got stuck in the gutter can be a nesting place for dengue carrying mosquitoes so this area should be checked on a regular basis especially during the rainy season
Ah! For me, cleaning the refrigerator is the first thing (lol). But the roof and water heater.. such time consuming :p And the airduct is definitely something i remember after everything is already over 🙂
I don’t have to think of all these things and let the experts do what they do. All I know is how to wash dishes. Come to think about it that is what I can do well, even if I end up using more water than necessary. LOL.
Of the four things you listed, the filtration system is incredibly important and in the name of ‘tipid’, many households elect to delay cleaning the air conditioning, for instance. But that not only shortens the lifespan of the appliance, it also leads to more build up of germs and other pathogens.
One other thing that I am personally very particular with is the roofing. As soon as there is a leak, fix as quickly as possible. Not to mention, every summer, someone has to go up and replace the sealants as well as clean the gutters.
I use most of these tips in our cleaning routine.We clean our air-conditioner units in every 3-4 months.That make sure the units are working fine.That will also save energy and as a result,savings from the utility bills.Thanks for these ideas.Really helpful!
Yep, you caught me. I am guilty of not paying enough attention to the water heater. Thanks for reminding me! 🙁 But to my own defence, I can’t see the top of it and it’s hanging too high so I need to get a ladder first and all that… hahaha. It will be done this weekend together with the kitchenlamp, once I’m up the ladder anyway.
It’s coming on Spring and we are doing some spring cleaning around the house, but I’ve never considered any of these points!
I suffer from sinusitis quite frequently so perhaps checking the air ducts is definitely something we should look into??
Thank you so much for your in-depth post. It will give us even more things to clean and tidy! 🙂 X
The dishwasher and the washing machine needs to be cleaned out too! A lot of people forget that. I let the washing machine wash with 90 degrees just to clean itself. I also let the dish washer run without anything in it. This helps!
I always defrost our refrigerator once or twice a week. This is to also maintain its cleanliness and life span. Sadly, our Little Man loves to spend more time there thus the door of our ref is somehow needing replacement. But I agree we need to clean the ref.
This gives me a nice reminder not to overlook also our water heater. I cant remember cleaning it. I should ask somebody help me then with the cleaning to maintain its efficacy.
Well, with refrigerators, it always takes time to clean it. From defrosting and consuming the food (nearing their expiration) can be quite challenging. It’s one of the chores that I hate doing; since it takes time and patience as well. But in general, cleaning is one of my fave ways to destress. Plus, it’s fun to play with the chunks of ice that come off with defrosting.
I would’ve never guessed about air ducts until my doctor mentioned cleaning them for my allergies. I found this great air duct cleaning company in Houston and my allergies have been SO MUCH BETTER!