Looking After Your New Home: Top Tips for First Time Home Buyers
You’ve purchased your first home and now you’re looking forward to settling in and starting a new life as a home owner. These are exciting times, but it’s important to be fully prepared when you make the step from renting (or living with mom and dad) to having a place of your own.
Here are a few key things that you need to maintain in your new home, with advice about what to do should the worst happen.
Tips for Looking After Your New Home
- Check for Leaks. Leaks can occur in a number of places in the home, and it’s important to spot them early, before they cause damage or allow mold to take hold. Key areas prone to leaking include your roof, the kitchen (particularly around the sink, your appliances and behind the refrigerator) and the bathroom, especially around the shower, bath-tub or sink.
- Get a Smoke Detector. For your own safety, it’s imperative to invest in a smoke detector. It’s unlikely that you’ll experience a fire in the home, but it can happen, and it’s important to stay safe. If your home is damaged by fire, you’ll need to know the number of your local fire restoration expert.
- Protect Your Floors. Over time, wooden floors can become scratched and carpets can gather dirt, not to mention unpleasant visitors such as fleas. Remember that vacuum cleaning alone will not get rid of all the dirt, and that it’s a good idea to have your floors regularly cared for by a cleaning company.
- Check Electrics. Faulty electrical connections greatly increase the risk of fire. Before you move in, arrange for an electrician to inspect your electrical system, especially if you notice any wires or sockets that appear damaged.
- Spot the Mold. Mold is incredibly difficult to eradicate once it has taken hold. As soon as you see any signs of mold, take action; as the earlier you catch it, the easier it is to eliminate.
Helping You to Care for Your New Home
If you need help cleaning your home, getting rid of mold or recovering after fire, Gator Cleaning Solutions is here to help. Simply call us at 813-929-1122.
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