It’s that time of year again — time to throw open the windows, break out the buckets and gear up for a renewed round of spring cleaning!
Each year, many of us participate in some form of spring cleaning. Most of us will tackle our bedrooms; many others will head straight to the closets to donate or sell clothes that we no longer want or need. And while spring cleaning actually has roots in Iranian, Jewish and Chinese springtime cleaning traditions, it’s good for our peace of mind, too: for those of us who enjoy scrubbing and purging, spring cleaning triggers a “neurological reward” that makes us feel accomplished and fulfilled.
We tend to overlook other important but complicated seasonal services that don’t involve a broom or a mop.
Despite all our best spring cleaning efforts, it’s not enough to let the fresh air in and the stale air out. Even with all this attention paid to our homes, we tend to overlook other important but complicated seasonal services that don’t involve a broom or a mop. For these, many homeowners look to hire a handyman who can inspect, clean and fix these components. This licensed and insured professional tackles the intricate jobs that go beyond your typical seasonal washing and organizing and straight to the heart of what keeps your home healthy and safe.
Which handyman services are necessary for a thorough spring cleaning?
- Do a deck check. Snow, ice and shoveling aren’t kind to decks. Snow can warp the beams and the cold can worsen any existing problems. Now that all the snow is melted, a licensed and insured handyman can service your deck from top to bottom, inspecting for wood rot and checking for warped beams. A good handyman can even set up your deck furniture for you.
- Get into the kitchen’s grossest nooks and crannies. Regular counter wipe-downs and floor scrubbing don’t address the root of many funky smells. In the dishwasher, the rarely-cleaned filter holds onto wet debris, while the kitchen hood collects a buildup of grease and food particles. Find a handyman willing to dive in and clear the gunk out for you.
- Pay attention to your fireplace. This handyman service removes dirty, dangerous buildup from the firebox, a crucial task which helps prevent house fires. Schedule this cleaning while you’re going through everything else in your home. Chances are, you’re done using the fireplace for the season around this time anyway, so there’s no better time to tackle the firebox.
- Flush the hot water tank. Calcium and lime mineral buildup can keep your hot water tank from running at its best, and if the buildup is bad enough, it can even make its way into your sink. A good handyman services your hot water tank by thoroughly draining and refilling it until the sediment is gone.
Handyman services like HomeSquare tackle the big jobs so you don’t have to
At the end of the day, spring cleaning isn’t just about donating your old clothes to charity and beating the dirt out of the rug in your foyer. It’s part of an overall plan that keeps your home in pristine condition. A truly healthy home doesn’t just get a good scrubbing, but its most vulnerable and valuable points receive thorough, regular inspection. Since home-related business is already on your mind during spring cleaning, it’s the perfect time to complete these essential handyman services.
At HomeSquare, we understand how important it is to have regular service from a provider you trust year-round. That’s why we developed the Essentials maintenance plan, which offers licensed and insured handyman services throughout all four seasons. This prepaid monthly plan automatically includes the services your home needs to stay in top shape year-round, from deck inspection in the spring to gutter cleaning in the fall. Finally, a worry-free way to maintain your home.
Contact HomeSquare today to learn more about the Essentials maintenance plan and all our other handyman services!