1. Every month
- Check all of your vents for potential obstructions, including vents on your appliances like your refrigerator and stove.
- Clean out your garbage, recycling and green bins by pouring dishwashing liquid into the bottom of the empty bin and then using a hose to wash them out. If there are caked on bits of grime along the sides, put on a pair of plastic gloves and use a Scotch-Brite™ Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge to remove. By cleaning your bins frequently, you’ll save yourself the task of tackling one big mess every year.
2. Every quarter
- Change the Filtrete™ Clean Living Dust Reduction Filter in your furnace to help keep the air in your home fresh, reduce dust particles, and your furnace running smoothly
- Check all cabinets, closets and doors for squeaky hinges and add oil where needed.
3. Every year
- Spring: Clean your gutters to remove any winter sediment or leaf build-up.
- Summer: Check your garage and shed for paint damage, and your decks and fences to see if they need to be stained.
- Fall: If you’ve got a fireplace, make sure to have your chimney cleaned so you’re ready to build a cozy fire safely when the cold weather hits.
- Winter: Throughout the cold months, keep a close eye on ice buildup on your eaves. Cover your air conditioner to avoid damage from falling icicles.
Pro tip: Add these tasks to your calendar, so you never forget about what you need to do or when you need to do it.
