As another year comes to an end, it’s time for new resolutions, and one of them should be getting better at “adulting” and keeping your home in order.
Some small, simple steps are all it takes to give your home a new lease of life, especially after your merrymaking guests have left.
Here are nine ways to keep your residence ready for the New Year.
1. Air out cabinets
Airing out your cabinets and cupboards gets rid of dust and allergens, while keeping them smelling fresh and clean. Whenever possible, remove all the items in storage so they do not contribute to lingering odours.
2. Sun cushions
Freshen your cushions, pillows, and bedding by giving them some time under the sun. This will air them out and eliminate allergens, spores and bacteria, as well as musty smells.
3. Polish furniture
Give your furniture a good clean, buff and polish. Leather upholstery should be treated and polished with proper cleaners and oils, while wooden furniture can be buffed with lacquer.
Very old pieces can be re-stained to brighten their look and maintain their quality.
4. Flush sinks
Food scraps and oils can build up in sinks and plumbing, causing clogs and leaks. Occasionally flushing your sink with a drain declogger can keep them blockage-free.
5. Clean drains
On a similar note, clean your drains – indoors and out – and gutters to avoid blockages and flooding.
6. Maintain locks
Locks can get dirty, rusty and stuck, so the occasional maintenance keeps them working well. Besides cleaning and polishing, use the proper type of oil to lubricate the mechanisms for smooth and proper functioning.
7. Fix cracks
Give your house a once-over to catch any cracks in the walls, chips in the paint, and damage to doors, windows and flooring.
Check the grout between tiles and caulking at various joints. Getting them fixed or renewed will maintain quality, and improve the lifespan of the fixtures and features of your home.
8. Plug leaks
Similarly, check your roofs, walls, sinks, faucets, and pipes and plumbing for any leaks, large and small. Get those plugged and fixed before they become serious and attract pests and mould, or cause permanent damage to the structure of your house.
9. Redecorate
In need of some new inspiration in the New Year? Redecorating will help pep you up in 2022.
Replace dreary drapes and old decor with something new and exciting. Rearrange or replace furniture, upgrade fixtures, and give a new coat of paint to gates and walls to freshen up your home.
This article first appeared in kaodim.com.
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