FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2021
Why Regular House Cleaning Makes Your Home Safer
You might not think that a dirty house is a liability. In reality, it can create an unsafe living environment which ultimately could put you, your family, possessions and dwelling at risk of severe harm. Though it might seem like a chore—actually, it is a chore—to regularly clean the house, it isn’t something that you should feel is for no reason but to make the home pretty. Regular household cleaning and maintenance make your home safer and more secure, even if you undertake seemingly minor tasks.
Let’s take a closer look at why you should always undertake regular maintenance in your home, and how much of a benefit it can be to you otherwise.
What are the Risks of Having a Dirty House
Cleaning house is about more than just vacuuming, mopping and dusting. It’s also about fixing problems in the house, taking care of seasonal repairs and continuing to maintain the home throughout the years. Simply put, if you neglect to take care of your home, then you put it and yourself in harm’s way.
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A home that is not regularly cleaned accumulates dirt, dust and debris that could ultimately be a fire risk. Anything from dead shrubbery to large amounts of dust, accumulated papers and rendered cooking oil that grows on surfaces could all prove easy kindling.
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Unclean homes attract pests, from ants to termites, roaches and rats. Regardless of the clear health hazard present, these vermin could also do significant structural damage to the home.
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A neglected interior and exterior will ultimately create structural insecurity throughout your dwelling. Misaligned foundations, leaky pipes, broken windows, damaged roofs and holes in walls could ultimately be catalysts that will cause a small problem to balloon into a much more severe one, and ultimately lead to a home insurance claim.
All in all, the less well-kept your home is, the more at-risk it is of significant problems. As a result, you are better off simply cleaning house rather than letting a small problem grow until it is unsustainable.
Just a few of the ways to maintain your home include:
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Regularly dusting, mopping, vacuuming, disposing of trash and doing other household chores. It is better to keep up with work than to let it accumulate.
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Maintaining your landscaping by cutting away dead foliage, weeds and overgrowth.
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Doing regular interior and exterior repairs. This might include changing air filters, fixing broken locks on doors and windows, repairing or replacing damaged or old appliances, sealing holes in the walls and roof, and inspecting your gas, water and electrical lines for damage.
As soon as you notice a problem with your home, the best thing you can do is repair it. Homeowners insurance won’t cover a loss that is related to normal wear and tear, which is why it’s up to you to nip these problems in the bud before they have a chance to become severe.
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