Get Your Home Ready For the Cold Months!

Fall is here. Take the time now to prepare your home for the colder months ahead. Cleaned To Perfection will concentrate on the cleaning, you concentrate on the maintenance!

• Clean gutters and downspouts. Especially if you have a lot of trees on your property, you know how quickly the gutters can become clogged. Waterfalls are nice, but not when coming off of your roof!

• Now's the time to paint! Cooler temperatures and lower humidity make this the ideal time of year to paint the exterior of your home.

• Head to the roof! Avoid snow and ice getting inside by checking for gaps or leaks in the shingles. 

• Keep the ice in your freezer, not in the pipes. Turn off the valves to the exterior hose bibs and ensure all the water has drained from the pipes.

• Feel the heat. Clean and replace filters in your furnace or heating system. Have the chimney cleaned and wood burning fireplace cleaned. Check windows and doors for leaks and drafts.

• Pets, not pests. Pests love to cozy up in warm attics. Check for any openings where unwanted pests can make their way in.

• Sound the alarm! Well, make sure the alarm can sound if needed. Replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

The fall is a fabulous time of year. Spend the days outdoors enjoying hikes, corn mazes, and pumpkin picking, then head indoors to snuggle with warm cocoa and good company. Take care of the home maintenance now so you can enjoy the rest of the fall. Don't forget to call Cleaned To Perfection to schedule your house cleaning too!