When it comes to your home, as a busy mom, the idea of trying to do any maintenance to your property seems impossible.
Home maintenance can often fall to the bottom of a never-ending-to-do list, and while that’s often fine to do, it’s imperative to keep up with home maintenance when it’s vital to your property’s health.
There are some home maintenance signs that you shouldn’t ignore, so here are some tasks that should be prioritized whenever possible.
Critical daily maintenance
Keeping your floors clean is probably one of the most effective ways of ensuring your home looks presentable, and it can be done as you go from room to room. Sweep and mop daily where you can to remove debris, especially when you have a crawling baby or toddler on the move.
Try to keep up with your dishes and load or unload the dishwasher daily to stay ahead of all the dirty dishes to come. Disinfecting frequently touched surfaces will help avoid all of the bugs that get passed around, especially during the cooler months of the year.
A nightly clutter reset can be helpful to keep on top of the mess so that it doesn’t build up. Spend 10-15 minutes each evening to put the toys away and anything that’s lying around that shouldn’t be in that place, specifically. Everything should have a home.
A daily laundry load is always going to help keep on top of what feels like endless washing.
Non-negotiables for monthly tasks
There are some non-negotiables when it comes to monthly tasks, so make sure these are available on your to-do list and checked off every month.
Fire/Safety device check
Testing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors is critical to your health and well-being as a household.
HVAC filter replacement
Replacing air filters monthly will help to improve the air quality and ensure your systems run efficiently throughout the year.
Appliance maintenance
Cleaning the dishwasher filter can be done by running a cleaning cycle on the washing machine, as well as vacuuming refrigerator coils, too.
Clean dryer exhaust
Cleaning the lint trap and vent pipe will help to prevent home fires from occurring.
Gutter and drain inspection
It’s helpful to check all of your gutters and drains regularly to ensure they’re free of debris. This helps to avoid roofing problems like leaks as well as structural problems caused by blocked gutters.
If they’re blocked or getting full, then it’s something that should be cleared as soon as possible.
Manage moisture
Check for mold and mildew in high moisture areas like your bathrooms. This is particularly around showers and sinks.
Seasonal and long-term maintenance
When it comes to seasonal and long-term maintenance, there are plenty of tasks that could benefit your home. These include:
- HVAC inspections
- Roof and exterior inspections
- Clean behind/under large furniture
- Window and door seal check: Ensure windows and doors are sealed to prevent drafts and save on energy costs.
Tackling these tasks around your home will help improve your home’s appearance and functionality, even if you’re only doing the very basic cleaning and home maintenance around the home.
