Spring is on the horizon, and now that many of us are spending most of our time at home, this is just the perfect time to get started on your share of spring cleaning around your house. Spring cleaning usually is not anyone’s idea of fun, but there are many benefits involved if you take the time to participate. The following tips can help you prevent much more expensive home insurance claims in the future.
Maintain the kitchen and bathroom caulk
When cleaning your bathroom, scrubbing the toilet, or removing debris from the garbage disposal, you should also look over your kitchen and bathroom caulk. Caulk does not last forever, and it will start to wear away as time goes on. If you get cracks in your caulk, this will result in leaks quickly. When you look over the caulk and take the time to re-caulk areas that need it, you will be able to avoid costly water damage claims.
Dryer vent duct cleanout
While you might be on top of cleaning out the lint in your dryer’s lint trap, did you know that there is also lint that can get trapped in your vent ducts? Many people are not aware of this. The lint buildup will cause your dryer to become less effective as time goes on, but it can also lead to a house fire, which is a danger. You can avoid needing to make any fire claims by cleaning out your dryer ducts once per year so you can ensure your family’s safety.
Switch out the batteries in your smoke detector
Having proper functioning and well-maintained fire detectors in your home is vital for keeping you and your family safe should a house fire break out. One of our top recommended spring-cleaning tips and tricks is to use spring as an annual event where it reminds you that you will need to change out the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Keep in mind that you will need to do this twice per year, so be sure that you keep this task on your fire safety checklist when doing some winter home maintenance.
Clear debris from your gutters and downspouts
You should not limit your spring-cleaning efforts to just the inside of your home. If you want to ensure that your home is protected from needing to go through a home insurance claim, be sure to set aside time to take care of your home’s exterior maintenance. By cleaning out your downspouts and gutters, you will be able to prevent home insurance claims due to foundation damage, leaks in the roof, water spots, leaks in the basement, pest infestation, and more.
Maintain driveways and sidewalks
While accidents can happen no matter what, you must maintain your driveway and sidewalks to prevent accidents as much as possible such as slipping and falling. Remove any debris and lift downspouts when not in use.
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