You probably give your home a deep clean in the spring – especially if you are considering listing your home for sale…and you should also show your home some love at the beginning of fall. Here's where to start:
1. Perform a pantry audit.
First, remove all the cans and boxes from the shelves, and vacuum away any lingering dust or crumbs – you might be amazed at what can build up in just a few months. Then, inspect each item before putting it back in its place, tossing anything that is expired or past its prime. Consult a shelf-life chart as a helpful guide.
2. Test and clean your smoke detectors.
You already know to put fresh batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors (doing this on the days you change the clocks for Daylight Savings Time is an easy way to remember). You will also want to clean your units, since dust that accumulates can cause them to underperform. Using your vacuum cleaner's soft brush attachment, clean in and around the detectors' openings. If any of your detectors are more than 10 years old, replace them.
3. Flip your mattress.
When you turn back your clocks, turn your mattress over, too. If you can't flip it because it has a pillow top, rotate it 180 degrees to prevent body impressions forming and causing certain spots to slump. Sprinkle the mattress with baking soda to neutralize odors, and then vacuum up after sitting for a few hours.
4. Shampoo your carpet.
Get a jump on holiday party season by giving your carpeting a good scrub. We recommend getting a professional cleaning once a year, but you can also do a good job by renting a carpet cleaner and using some other DIY tricks.
5. Vacuum all upholstered surfaces.
You think your couch is clean until you plop on it, and a haze of dust appears around you. Give sofas and chairs a good vacuuming, making sure to hit both sides of the cushions, the back, sides, arms, and even the platform underneath the cushions.
Remember, if you need any assistance or have any questions regarding brokering your real property and/or finding a new home for sale in the Bozeman, Livingston, or Manhattan areas, give us a call or send us an email – 406.404.1960 or support@montana406.com
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