As a homeowner, there are many maintenance tasks that you must remember to get to every year. One that many of us like to skip is cleaning out particular areas of our homes that don’t see heavy foot traffic. However, it’s important that you take the time to clean out the areas below to ensure that there are no major problems with your home.
Attic
Whether you have a small attic or one that you can walk around in, you need to take care of it. If you’re storing items, it’s time to check the boxes or containers and make sure that they’re not damaged. Mice like to hide away in the attic of homes in the wintertime to gain their warmth. They particularly take to enjoying some cardboard boxes. While cleaning your attic, be sure to check the roof for any visible leaks. You’ll be able to see rings in the wood or soft spots upon touching it.
HVAC Closet/Room
Every home is a little different in how it houses its HVAC system. It can be left in an open, unfinished basement. Or, it may be found in a non-finished basement room or closet. Regardless of where your home’s HVAC system lies, you need to take some time to clean it. Clean up the area around the system and check for any leaks. There are a ton of checklists for maintaining HVAC systems that homeowners can find online.
Garage
The dreaded garage is that one area of your home that you look at every day when you head off to work, telling yourself that you’ll get to organizing it tomorrow. Or, maybe you’re one of those people who have let their stuff take over their garage so much that they can no longer park in it. Regardless of your situation, it’s time to jump all in and get that garage cleaned out and organized.
Basement
For those of us without garages, the basement tends to be a particular favorite for storing items. It starts with the seasonal decorations and suddenly turns into that extra space for those books that you’ve read and those old clothes that you’re going to donate someday. Once a year, it’s a great idea to go through your basement and get rid of the things that you don’t need. While doing so, you should be checking for any water damage from leaky pipes.
Taking care of your home requires some regular cleaning and maintenance. The above are four rooms areas that tend to be neglected often by most homeowners. We’re telling you that it’s time to dig in and do your annual cleaning and maintenance in these areas.