Maid for Condos Toronto
- house keeping
- Sep 23, 2019
- 3 min read
Preparing Your Home for Fall
Do we hear a sigh? We know, we know ... you don't want to admit it, but the fall is definitely in the air. With the fresh morning air sending us for a walk around the house to find a light sweater that takes off at noon when the temperature warms up again, we know that summer is releasing its heat day by day.
A little buzz right? We promise that we are just trying to help! With autumn just around the corner, we have some tips to get ahead of the season and prepare your home so you only have to worry about falling into the leaves and taking those amazing autumn photos per gram.
Prepare your oven for the impending winter
I know ... we jump from autumn to winter. That sigh is now a groan we hear! But listen, now is the perfect time to check your oven and replace the filter before the temperature drops, which requires you to turn on the heat. If some time has passed, call a professional to make sure things work smoothly and have them repaired. After all, you won't want to wait until it's cold, right?
Clean your chimney
What is better than relaxing by the fireplace with a cup of hot tea or hot chocolate in the fall? There is something magical with those longer nights! If you have a fireplace, prepare it before the temperature drop makes you furious! Clean the chimney, inspect the chimney and make sure all doors and guards are working properly. The Ontario Fire Code requires that a chimney be inspected at least once a year and cleaned regularly to prevent creosote accumulation. This is especially important if you are using your fireplace or wood stove once or twice a week in winter.
Check windows and doors for cracks and openings
Making sure you are warm inside your humble abode is key to a Canadian fall and winter. Inspect your windows and doors for cracks and openings that allow hot air to escape and cold air to enter your home. If you find something, seal it with a little caulking. Doing this in advance will maximize your comfort and that of your family during the next season.
Clean your windows
With sunny blue skies and relatively comfortable temperatures during the summer, there were many days when I could have left the windows open to let in the fresh air. With that, you have probably followed the dust and debris on the window frames and sliding door rails, as well as on any blinds or blinds. Before the temperature drops, take soap and microfiber cloths and wash your windows. Be sure to access all corners and cracks where dust would have accumulated. Clean all blinds and blinds to remove dust or debris. You are likely to keep your windows closed during the seasons, so you'll want to do this from the beginning to help keep the air free of dust and allergens in your home. Do you find this task too tedious? Call us and add it to your next Maid home cleaning service at Elitehousekeeping!
Run a home security check
Security First! A good rule of thumb when remembering to replace your smoke alarm batteries and carbon monoxide monitors is to change them every time the watch goes back or advances on time. When summer time approaches, mark your calendar to replace those batteries with the change.
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