Winter Cleaning Checklist and Tips
As the weather gets colder, it is a good time to take care of important maintenanceMaintenance is the routine care, inspection, and repair of a... More and deep cleaning tasks around your home. This winter cleaning checklist will help you make sure your home is clean and healthy for the upcoming holiday season.
Chimney Sweep
If you have a fireplace in your home, annual inspectionInspection is the careful examination and assessment of a pr... More and cleaning is crucial to reducing your risk of a fire or carbon monoxide poisoning. A certified chimney sweep will inspect your fireplace, chimney, and vent and clean out any accumulated ash, sootSoot is fine black particles composed of carbon and other ma... More, and debris.
When you hire a chimney sweep, look for one that has been certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America. They have undergone extensive safety and ethical business training prior to certification.
Furnace and Vent Cleaning
Annual furnace and vent cleaning keeps your HVAC system running efficiently and can reduce airborne allergens in your home. HVAC specialists typically perform this service. While general contractors and even some carpet cleaning companies offer furnace and vent cleaning, they may not be as well-trained on your particular furnace. If you have noticed a drop in efficiency in your furnace, it may be worthwhile to hire a furnace specialist to perform the inspectionInspection is the careful examination and assessment of a pr... More and cleaning. If your furnace is fairly new and you have not had any problems, you may be able to have your furnace and vents cleaned at the same time you have your carpets cleaned.
Carpet Cleaning
Before you host a holiday party, consider having your carpets professionally cleaned. Clean carpets give your whole house a fresh, clean appearance. While you can rent a carpet cleaner and do the job yourself, a professional carpet cleaning crew will save you time. Their professional-grade equipment will get your carpets cleaner than the rental machines available at grocery stores.
You can expect to pay between $0.30 and $0.50 per square foot for professional carpet cleaning. Before you hire a cleaning service, be sure you understand exactly what products and techniques they use, and what services are included in the estimate.
About Vince Sandri
Vince Sandri is a disaster restorationRestoration is the process of returning a property to its pr... More content specialist with more than 12 years of experience researching, writing, and educating property owners about water damage, fire and smoke damage, mold remediationMold remediation is the process of identifying, removing, an... More, storm damage, and other disaster recovery topics. Since 2014, he has served as the leadLead is a heavy metal that can be toxic to humans, especiall... More contributor to RestorationMasterFinder.com, where he has developed hundreds of in-depth service pages, educational guides, and industry-focused articles for restorationRestoration is the process of returning a property to its pr... More professionals across the United States.
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He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Aurora University and his master’s degree from DePaul University. Since 2012, Vince has focused on SEO-driven website content, technical service pages, and educational resourcesResources include tools, personnel, equipment, and materials... More within the disaster restorationRestoration is the process of returning a property to its pr... More industry.
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