Maintaining your new home is important to make it feel like home. A clean and well-kept home can make you happy, relaxed and refreshed when you get back from work after a tiring day. The maintenance tasks should be divided into daily, weekly and monthly routines to make it easy and doable. In this article, we will share with you some tips to do the proper maintenance of your new home.
Clean the Surfaces
The interiors of your new home should always be presentable, it is essential to keep the home clean and dirt-free. Clean and dust regularly and also special attention to the problem areas and high-traffic areas. Do daily, monthly and weekly cleaning routines to keep your home well-maintained and this will help to keep the home cleaner for long period. It is also advised to follow a no-shoe policy inside the new home, this will reduce the dirt entering the home drastically.
Clutter-free Rooms
Declutter the items in your home regularly and discard the items you have no more use. Also, make sure every item has a specific place allotted for them and always try to keep it there. Place the contents well-organised with the help of boxes and containers which will also make it easier when you want to find the items. Dispose of the items you no longer use by selling them or donating them. Proper storage space is one of the most important things in a home and makes sure the storage space is hidden.
Keep Track of Pet's behaviour
Pets should be trained to keep the home clean and neat, they should be trained properly so that they won’t dig around in the lawn or scratch the walls, furniture or appliances. They can be given chew toys so that they remain entertained without chewing any of your belongings or other such important items. Also, set some rules for kids to keep the items in their allotted places and to eat only at the dining table.
Appliances and Systems
Routine check-ups of your appliances and systems are important for a home to be well-maintained. The systems like solar appliances, heaters, AC systems, security systems, mosquito nets, smoke detectors and alarms need a routine check-up to ensure they are properly working. The plumbing, pest control and water tank also need to be checked routinely by professionals. A home built by the best builders will have all the high-quality appliances and systems. So, the maintenance will be easy and you just have to keep doing the routine check-ups.
Bedroom, Bathroom and Kitchen
Regular routine should be established for cleaning the bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. This itself will give your home a well-kept look. Ventilation is another aspect you should give proper attention to, letting in fresh air and sunlight is extremely important for healthy and happy living. Keep all the appliances, floors and walls always clean.
Exteriors
The exterior is the first thing a person visiting your home will notice, so keep it elegant and well-maintained. Clear the lawn of dry and dead plants. Take proper care of your garden and the plants in it. Exterior walls and roofs should also be kept in check and repaired whenever necessary.
