Home maintenance is an important aspect of your home. Regular home maintenance ensures that your home supplies and appliances are good and working. It can extend the life of your home systems too. However, it is a tedious task to have home maintenance regularly and keep our homes up to date. Some hacks can make home maintenance easier and less boring than you think.
Make Sure Your Bedroom Is in Good Shape
Start with a very important room in your home. The bedroom. The bedroom is a place to relax after a long day at work. So it’s important to take care of it. Otherwise, it will affect your comfort. One of the most important things to keep in your bedroom is your mattress. Use a mattress cover for the mattress. These protect you from bed bugs and prevent water stains.
Also, spray the mattress with insect repellent and antibacterial agents to keep bacteria out of the mattress. Do not cover with sheets immediately. Dry first and then replace the leaves.
The Bathrooms Should Be Clean and Sanitized
Bathroom maintenance is one of the most difficult areas for maintenance. However, if you use some of these hacks then you will get your bathroom up to date in no time. Caulking can be difficult, even for experienced people. To get straight and even lines you can use painter’s tape. Make sure to clean the area and then allow it to dry. Once it has dried apply painter’s tape and start applying the caulk. Remove the caulk while it is still wet.
If you hate water stains on the facets in your bathroom an easy way to get rid of them is by rubbing a cut lemon on them. Car wax is a good option for preventing them in the first place. Take care of your shower curtain. Shower curtains tend to get dirty a lot and if you are too busy to clean them then put them in the washing machine with some bleach. Then let it dry and hang them back in your bathroom. We often forget to clean the exhaust fan while it is the most important part of your bathroom. This is because dirt accumulates in the exhaust making it less efficient. Make sure you put in the effort to clean those regularly.
A bathroom can be a good breeding ground for bacteria and so it is important to keep your bathroom hygienic. You can do this with tile grouting with a beach pen. Does your mirror get dirty often? Use shaving cream to get rid of marks on your bathroom mirror keep it clean for longer. If your bathroom faucets are made out of chrome or stainless steel then a good way to stop them from getting dull is by using baby oil.
Similarly, if your showerhead gets a buildup that is difficult to remove try attaching to it a bag of vinegar for some time. You will get clean showerheads without any crusty buildup. You can also use this technique for dull facets. Lastly, do not forget to unclog your drains. You can do this by using a drain snake to remove hair and then use Alka seltzer instead of harsh chemicals to unclog it further.
Maintain Hygiene in the Kitchen
Kitchens need a lot of attention in regular home maintenance. It is also the most time-consuming as the kitchen has a buildup of grime, cooking oils, and dirt. Kitchen maintenance is not only important to keep your house in good shape but also because it is the place where you cook food for your family. The first area for maintenance should be your refrigerator. Give some space behind the refrigerator for some energy savings.
A microwave is a handy appliance in the kitchen. It is also important to keep it clean because if it is unhygienic you may contaminate your food. However, this can be made easier by heating white vinegar in your microwave for a while and then wiping out grime easily with a wet towel. We all know that vent hoods are the perfect places for dust accumulation. Use mineral oil to avoid dust collecting in your vent hoods. Oil will act as a dust repellent.
For the vent hood, it is dust that is the problem however, a similar problem occurs when there is ice build-up in your refrigerator. The best remedy for this is to spray your freezer walls with cooking spray. Dull silverware can look really bad in the kitchen. The easy method for bringing the shine back is to use ketchup. Ketchup is a good way to remove any marks on the silverware and make it look good as new.
Maintain Your Appliances
This is an aspect that needs to be considered as it requires a lot of investment to equip your home with the latest equipment. Electrical appliances can accumulate calcium, scale, etc., so the water heater can be drained. Always empty your ice tray regularly, as it can be a big problem if it becomes a hard block. You can scale your dishwasher with vinegar. Remove residue and wash thoroughly. Be sure to repair any damage to the dishwasher basket.
Final Thoughts
Home maintenance is a tedious task. However, it can become an easier task if you divide bigger chunks of tasks into smaller pieces. It is important to realize that home maintenance is as important as buying a home for yourself and getting new home gifts at the housewarming party.
If you do not maintain your home properly you may lose out on precious appliances and lose the aesthetics of your home. You may also be more prone to disease and allergies because there may be mold or other insects in your home. These may be unhealthy for you and your family especially if you have kids at home. So, it is important to keep you’re your home well maintained and hygienic all year round for a healthy and wholesome living.
