Your February Checklist

Now is the perfect time to get a head start on your spring cleaning. See below for a February home maintenance checklist that will get you started.

• Freshen indoor paint on walls, cabinets, doors, and trim.
• Clean and reorganize your laundry room, so it’s clutter-free and more efficient.
• Clean the air duct that connects the back of your dryer to the outside vents.
• Clean the refrigerator condenser coils at the back or on the bottom of the appliance.
• Clean the range hood filter and fan.
• Clean and degrease kitchen cabinets.
• Clean garbage disposal by running it with crushed ice to sharpen, then with baking soda and citrus peels.
• Vacuum the box springs and the mattress top and bottom. Rotate or flip the mattress.
• Check caulking and grout around sinks, showers, and tubs.
• Inspect the roof (with a friend’s help holding the ladder) for missing shingles and damaged vent boots.
• Check the foundation for cracks that can cause significant issues when spring rains arrive.
• Test carbon monoxide and smoke detectors; replace batteries as needed.