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Home Maintenance Tasks:
February
Remove drain traps under sinks and clean them thoroughly.
Clean pop-up drain plugs. Inspect the linkage for pop-up drains
to make sure they are set properly. To adjust the linkage,
squeeze the finger-operated pressure lock to release it and
slide it up or down as necessary.
Inspect grout and caulk around tubs, sinks and showers. Chip
out cracked grout and replace missing grout. Stained, discolored
and mildewed caulk should be cleaned with trisodium phosphate or
other household cleaner. If the caulk remains discolored, remove
it and replace it with fresh, mildew-resistant caulk.
Refinish furniture in a heated garage or workspace equipped
with ventilation fans. Otherwise, use water-based strippers,
paints, stains and varnishes that are especially formulated for
low odors.
Musty closet odors can be reduced or eliminated by removing
the closet's contents and washing walls with a diluted solution
of chlorine bleach. In addition, try replacing solid doors with
louvered doors. Note: If the mustiness is the result of
moisture, find the source and correct it. Otherwise the problem
will come back.
Learn more about preventing mold and mildew...
To keep valves from sticking and check for leaks, turn all
water valves off and on. This includes outdoor faucets and
valves to toilets, bathroom and kitchen sinks, laundry, bar,
etc.
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