The day has arrived, and your home remodel is finally done. The contractors have left, the house is sparkling clean and your friends are impressed with what you have accomplished. You may be wondering what comes next. The professionals at Alair Homes Kitchener offer the following advice for maintaining your new space.
Register Items Under Warranty
It is possible that your builder has already taken care of any warranties, so you may be able to bypass this step altogether. If you are not sure, check for any warranty cards that came with your appliances and other large items like air conditioners. Read them carefully and follow each step to ensure you understand the terms and receive all the benefits of the warranty. It may seem inconvenient to take this step, but you will be glad you did if something breaks down. It is better to be cautious with expensive items.
Inquire About Maintenance
Regularly cleaning your new home will keep it looking beautiful; however, certain items and surfaces may require special care. Some of the more common issues include the following:
• Plumbing fixtures – Even when surface cleaned regularly, fixtures like showerheads get built up with scale. Deep cleaning them a few times per year will make them look and function their best. The contractor who installed the fixtures can offer more information on specific products.
• Filters – If you have an air conditioning unit or a water-purification system, you will need to change the filters on a regular basis for optimal performance. If you are uncertain where to purchase new filters, ask your builder.
• Natural materials – Our new marble countertops look fabulous, but they will require sealing to keep them shiny and protect them from stains. Woods such as teak also require sealing or oiling to extend their life.
Wood Floor Protection
Wood floors have become a very popular remodel trend in recent years. While they look wonderful and add warmth and ambiance to a room, they do require care to protect them from damage. The two biggest enemies of wood floors are chair legs and dog nails. Felt pads will prevent chair legs from marking up the wood and also eliminate an irritating noise when the chairs are moved. Keeping a dog’s nails trimmed and blunted will stop scratch marks. In addition, you can add coco mats inside each exterior door for foot wiping. These mats will catch dirt and debris stuck to people’s shoes and prevent it from being dragged across your wood floors, causing patina.
You finally have the house of your dreams. Following the above tips will help you get the most from your home after the remodel.