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Bathrooms are constantly in need of maintenance because they collect dirt and are exposed to high humidity on a regular basis. Use simple techniques for keeping your bathroom sparkling.

Showers used on a regular basis will promote the accumulation of bacteria and mold. Be sure to clean your shower, tub and shower curtain often. After showering, take a minute to wipe down the tub, faucets and curtain to help remove soap scum and prevent mineral deposits.

To discourage mildew growth in the bathroom, increase the amount of air circulation to decrease moisture. Open the windows, or if your bathroom doesn’t have windows, ensure you have a bathroom exhaust fan that it is in working order.

This will help to remove humid air quickly from the room.

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As part of your annual spring cleaning maintenance routine, take some time to freshen up the exterior of your home.

Since your house is exposed to the elements, the uneven texture and grooves of siding, painted surfaces and brick make ideal places for dust, dirt and debris to collect. To revitalize your home’s exterior try using a pressure washer.

Pressure washing is the most effective and efficient method of cleaning house exteriors. The high-pressure water stream can penetrate textured surfaces. A pressure washer will make quick work of cleaning houses of any size as they make it easy to reach even second stories without the use of ladders.

Most exterior surfaces can benefit from a good power washing, and not only give your home a quick…

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Indoor Preparations

The most obvious items to address as the winter months approach center largely around ensuring that your home remains warm. Regardless of your heat source there are preventative measures that should be taken to ensure that you remain warm and safe inside your home. Some of the most important areas to assess include:

Furnaces: Regular annual furnace inspections will help keep your furnace in good repair. Cleaning or replacing furnace filters monthly during the operating months will also keep your furnace operating efficiently.

Oil Heaters: Like furnaces, oil heaters require annual inspections and maintenance. Annual inspections should include: inspecting the chimney, cleaning the pipes to remove soot build up, replacing the air…

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