When the sun finally shines brightly through your window after a long winter, it’s no wonder everyone feels energized. Now is the perfect time to tackle those spring cleaning, maintenance, and safety tasks that keep your home at its best all year long. Before you start your to-do list this season, be sure to add these important steps to take in spring.
Complete Yardwork and Exterior Maintenance
There is no better time than spring to focus on your property’s curb appeal. Aeration, over-seeding, fertilization and pruning of shrubs or trees are common spring landscaping tasks. Nevertheless, a general yard and exterior clean-up are equally important. Branches, leaves and other debris can clog foundation vents, gutters and downspouts during the fall and winter. Keep your gutters and gooseneck clean to spring flooding.
Tackle Indoor Appliance Maintenance
Your oven gets a lot of use and is prone to messes. Now is the time to clean it before temperatures get too hot to comfortably run a cleaning cycle. Tackle your fridge and freezer by removing all items and quickly giving the inside a good wipe down. Toss expired items. After you’ve cleaned the inside of your fridge and freezer, clean the coils of your refrigerator to keep it running smoothly.
Address Annual Chores
Your trash can collects filth and grime daily. You should give it extra attention this spring–and a hefty spray down outside. This will ensure that you’re not harboring unsightly gunk, unwanted germs, or unpleasant odors in your kitchen. Care for your windows. Vacuum or wipe down the sill and tracks, and use a lint-free method to clean your windows.
Don’t Forget Safety
Spring is an excellent time to check off those vital safety tasks. Test your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Ensure they are all in working order and have new batteries. Check the expiration date on your fire extinguishers–repurchase if needed. The feeling of a job well done after a spring cleaning is great, but the comfort that your household is safe is priceless, so don’t forget these important tasks.
Your home is one of your biggest lifetime purchases and you always want to ensure that it is in top form. Taking the time each season to do important maintenance and cleaning tasks will make your home your favorite place to be for years to come.
