Our homes need periodic home maintenance, which we usually don’t think about unless one of the home’s appliances or furniture has a problem, and then we have to pay huge amounts to repair it or even replace the entire appliance or piece of furniture. So, in this article, we will provide you with home maintenance tips to extend the life of your appliances and home furniture, save your budget, and ensure your safety and that of your family as well.
Simple home maintenance
There are some simple maintenance works that you can do with ease, and that will help you preserve your home and your money, including:
- Hair falling while showering or washing hair is one of the main causes of toilet drain blockages. Put a strainer in the sink and sink of the bathroom to prevent hair from passing into the drain pipes.
- Getting rid of the remnants of used oil or fat by pouring it into the sink is one of the main causes of clogging the sink, so be careful not to get rid of oil and fat in this way. Use hot water to get rid of oil and grease stuck in drainpipes. Pour hot water into the sink and then dishwashing liquid. Repeat these steps as often as needed.
- After you finish using electrical appliances, such as microwaves, electric heaters, kettles, dishwashers, and the like, unplug the power supply from the appliance, and wipe the appliance with dry cloth from the outside so as not to damage it.
- Change the batteries of home appliances periodically, such as heater batteries, remote controls, watches, etc., because the presence of batteries inside these devices for a long time leads to damage.
- Lubricate door and window hinges as often as needed, so they don't get damaged or make loud noises.
Home maintenance of electrical appliances
Electrical appliances in your home need regular maintenance to keep them from being damaged. Here are some home maintenance tips for electrical appliances:
Air conditioning home maintenance
Air conditioning needs regular maintenance because the cost of repairing any damage to it is very high, follow these steps:
- Make sure to clean the air conditioner filter from time to time, so that dirt and dust do not accumulate on it.
- Make sure that the water flows well through the drain hose, so that the air conditioner does not get damaged or create a breeding ground for germs that pose a threat to you and your family's health.
- Clean the internal grille of the air conditioner by using "Blower" to suction and expel dust from time to time, to ensure the best performance of the air conditioning.
Cooker home maintenance
- Check the butane hose periodically and replace it with a new one annually, because it is prone to cracking, resulting in gas leakage.
- Remove the cooker hose from the back of it, and make sure that it is flat so that it does not bend in any way, and pay close attention to this by inspecting it from time to time.
- Clean the eyes of the cooker from time to time, as they are prone to clogging with food debris, which may not work well. Use a thin needle or metal wire to run it and clean it. You can also wash it with some materials that help clean it and remove food residues from it, such as vinegar, lemon, and baking soda.
Refrigerator home maintenance
- Clean the back of the refrigerator with a vacuum cleaner with the feature of expelling air, and do this while disconnecting the refrigerator from the power supply, as the accumulation of dirt on the back of the refrigerator causes the motor to heat up and quickly damage the refrigerator.
- Disconnect the electricity from the refrigerator once a month, then clean the shelves of the refrigerator and remove the remains of spoiled food, and clean the inside of the refrigerator with a soft cloth and soapy water.
- Get rid of everything you don't need in the fridge as soon as possible, and don't overcrowd it with foods to save energy and ensure it runs efficiently for longer.
Washing machine home maintenance
Make sure to run the washing machine’s cleaning cycle once a week using white vinegar, to maintain the efficiency of the washing machine’s work and the cleanliness of the laundry.
home water filter maintenance
Be sure to maintain the home water filter periodically, and refer to the user manual that came with the filter to help determine the method and time of maintenance.
Furniture home maintenance
Wash and polish wooden furniture, as keeping the wood without periodic cleaning and polishing leads to cracking and losing its color.