Did you just take possession on your new home and want to make sure it’s in tip top shape? I’m sure there were a few items on the inspection report that you should be tackling soon. The products below are some that might help you deal with common maintenance and cleaning issues in your home.
I can’t say enough about how much I love the Dyson vacuum. Brooms are out and cordless, handheld vacuums are in. It makes cleaning more often that much easier. For more information: Dyson.
Kitchen
Stainless Steel Sink Cleaner: Stainless Steel sinks often need a refresh. There are plenty of products out there that can ensure your sink is clean and polished including Weiman and Bar Keepers Friend. Check out the options on Amazon.
Cooktop Cleaning Kit: It’s always best to clean your cooktop soon after using it, but it it’s been awhile you might need a more serious option. There are some cleaning kits that include good products and scrubbers that won’t ruin the surface. Check out the options on Amazon.
Garbage Disposal Cleaners: Most people don’t know how to use a garbage disposal properly (count me in that too). A home inspector told me to throw some cut up lemons along with some ice down the garbage disposal to clean it every now and then, but these tabs make it that much easier. Check out the options on Amazon.
Dishwasher Cleaner: I know your dishwasher is used to clean things, but it can get dirty too, with stains, grease and limescale. Run an empty cycle with one of these tabs to clean it out every now and then. Check out your options on Amazon.
Steel Braided Hoses: Every home inspector will tell you to replace plastic hoses on your dishwasher to steel braided hoses to reduce the possibility of pipe bursts and major floods (super important with high insurance deductibles these days). Check out the options on Amazon.
Stone Counter Top Cleaner and Sealer: Those stone counter tops need to be cleaned and sealed on a regular basis. Check out the options on Amazon.
Bathroom
Drill Brush Attachments: What a novel idea adding a brush head to your drill so you don’t have to do the heavy scrubbing. I haven’t tried these but I’m going to order them! Check out the options on Amazon.
Mild and Mould Grout Cleaner: Are your bathrooms starting to look.. uhh.. not white? I see a lot of showers with grimy grout. There are some strong products out there to make your grout look a lot better. Check out the options on Amazon.
Caulking Tools: Every home inspection will tell you to re-caulk around the tub and sinks. It’s easy to make caulking look poorly done so get same tools to help remove and reapply it. Check out the options on Amazon.
Laundry
Dryer Vent Vacuum Attachment: Dryer Lint can be a fire hazard, and we should be cleaning out dryer lint traps and vents a lot more often. There are some useful attachments for your vacuum if you want a deeper clean. Check out the options on Amazon.
Washing Machine Cleaner: Just like your dishwasher, this cleaning appliance can get pretty dirty over time. Run an empty cycle with some cleaning tabs to ensure it’s fresh and ready for your next load. Check out the options on Amazon.
Steel Braided Hoses: Every home inspector will tell you to replace plastic hoses on your washing machine to steel braided hoses to reduce the possibility of pipe bursts and major floods (super important with high insurance deductibles these days). Check out the options on Amazon.
Windows
Window Blind Cleaner: How often do you clean your blinds? Not very often in my household. These window blind contraptions can help make it easier. There are also window frame/track brushes that can really get into the crevices to ensure the track is clean too. Check out the options on Amazon.