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Spring
Cleaning Tips
If
you live in the northern United States, you’re
probably anticipating that first harbinger of
Spring, the robin. But with that sign comes
responsibility. As a home owner, it’s time to
get your house ready for the coming months.
Here are a few things you need to do to get your
house in order:
INSIDE THE HOUSE
For you to do:
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Change the batteries in your smoke carbon
monoxide detectors
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Check your fire extinguisher for pressure
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Change or clean your furnace filter
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Drain your water heater
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Check all drains in the house for clogs
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Turn your mattresses
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Open windows for ventilation
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Wash windows inside and out
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Clean scuff marks off walls and doors
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Deep clean every room, a room at a time
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Dust and clean baseboards
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Wash soil from walls and doors
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Dust ceiling fans
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Dust door moldings
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Dust top of tall furniture
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Remove all items from cabinets and
shelves to dust
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Wash vases, dust figurines, etc.
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Wash crystal and china
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Vacuum heating vents
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Launder draperies or bring them in for
cleaning
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Wash windows and sills
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Wash/reseal/wax floors
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Clean artificial plants (a hairdryer can
help)
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Clean appliances inside and out (do NOT
use sharp objects)
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Vacuum refrigerator and freezer coils
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Wash dryer’s lint screen/vacuum vents
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Clean carpets from winter soil
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Replace heavier bedding with lighter
blankets
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Launder winter linens
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Clean and waterproof leather boots and shoes
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Sort through medicine cabinet for expired
medications
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Sort through product manuals and discard
manuals for products you no longer own
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Sort through coupons and discard expired
ones
For you to set up:
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Make appointment for furnace/Air
conditioning check
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Make appointment for restarting your
sprinkler system
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Make appointment for pool cleaning
OUTSIDE THE HOUSE
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Clean gutters from winter debris
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Check roof for damage
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Power clean garage floor/deck/patio
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Reseal deck/secure loose nails or warped boards
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Clean up branches and leaves from gardens and
yard
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Bring in Lawn mower for servicing
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Inspect bicycles and other sporting equipment
for damage
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Replace burnt out light bulbs
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Wash cars, clean out and vacuum interiors
YOUR LIFE
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Make appointment for annual physical
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Start planning your summer vacation
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