5 Home Maintenance Tasks You’ve Been Neglecting for Too Long

5 Home Maintenance Tasks You’ve Been Neglecting for Too Long

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With busy schedules, just staying on top of the regular spring cleaning can be time-consuming enough. However, if you neglect the following five key home maintenance tasks for too long, it’ll cost more to repair and may even reduce the resale value of your home. 

It’s time to start focusing on the cleaning and maintenance that will keep your home in peak condition.

Plumbing maintenance

Most don’t consider the importance of maintaining their pipes and water system until a plumbing emergency occurs. In addition to plumbing emergencies, pipes that have collected food, debris, and other waste can develop a smell that permeates your whole home. What’s even worse is you may not notice it – but you can bet your house guests will. 

A reputable and professional drain cleaning company will unclog the buildup in your pipes, repair leaks, and make sure your water heater is up to snuff. 

Laundry room maintenance

Something most people know but rarely remember to do is maintain their laundry machines and dryers. Both of these appliances are extremely costly to replace, and many new models cannot be fixed. 

Every four to six months, run your washer on the hot cycle and add detergent. Doing so will prevent build-up from developing and damaging the machine. You’ll also want to replace the hoses every year and inspect hoses for cracks or damage once each year. 

To keep your dryer in good working condition and avoid an accidental fire, make sure you clean the entire vent system at least once a year. While the lint trap collects a fair amount of lint, it doesn’t collect it all. 

Wood and stone sealing and polishing

If you have a butcher block countertop, you probably know that it should be polished and resealed now and then. But if you have a granite countertop, you may not know that it needs to be sealed occasionally as well. Seals wear off due to use, causing them to lose their luster. In the kitchen and bathroom, seals are also important for preventing bacteria growth. 

While you’re at it, go through your home and polish up your wooden furniture. You’ll be surprised by the difference it has on appearance and your beautiful furniture will last for years to come. 

Roofing and fences

As one of the more costly maintenance activities, most people avoid fixing their roof and fence until they have to. A house with missing shingles and a dry, peeling fence will impact the resale value of your home. 

Instead of waiting to sell before tackling these projects, make the repairs as soon as they are needed. You deserve to live in a home that doesn’t look abandoned. 

Carpet cleaning

If you’ve been on a mission to refresh your home but aren’t looking beyond the surface, you’re making a mistake. Trendy, new decor won’t make any difference if your carpet and fabric sofas are full of loose hair and stains. 

You could try home kits for small areas, but hiring a professional to come in and remove pet odors from carpets and upholstery could save you much more money in the long run. Plus, carpet cleaning companies can be hired for a very reasonable price and will have your home looking – and smelling – like new again.

Many companies also offer eco-friendly cleaning techniques so you can feel good about protecting the environment too.

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