How to keep your home fresh and functioning through the holiday period

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The lead up to Christmas and the summer holidays is a busy time, and there is much to prepare - especially if you have friends and family visiting.

It is important to take the time to ensure your home is properly prepared for this period, and in the rush to decorate and buy presents, you should also consider these important factors:

You don't want to be spending your Christmas funds on an out-of-hours plumber call due to a plumbing emergency. Plumbers receive many out-of-hours calls around Christmas and New Year due to simple problems that could have been avoided.

Visiting family and friends often means more toilet flushes, kitchen wastes, and overall more water consumption on top of your own daily usage. If there are any flaws or weaknesses in your plumbing system that have developed over time, Christmas could push them to breaking point.

It is a good time to get your annual check-up from a plumber in Melbourne to find out if any issues are small now but could turn into a big problem down the road.

Having your appliances inspected for early signs of trouble is a good idea, just like having your plumbing inspected. Check for signs of potential failure in critical appliances, such as the refrigerator, by listening for buzzing or humming. You should consider replacing your old appliances now if they are getting on in years.

The dishwasher, range, and oven, as well as the washer and dryer, should all be inspected at least eight weeks before Christmas. Pay special attention to your fridges and freezers; the last thing you want is your entire Christmas spread being ruined by a late failure.

The garden may start looking neglected as summer sets in. The land needs to be watered, and there might be a lot of weeds that are taking over.

The great thing about Australian Christmases is being able to enjoy the outdoors. It may be necessary to improve your backyard before having people over.

This year, if you plan on hosting family and friends at your house, get your backyard looking spick and span. Get started now before the weather gets too hot, so your backyard is ready for outdoor entertaining.

In addition to providing a beautiful backdrop, a well-kept lawn is a great place to play and relax. Mow the lawn regularly and trim the edges. Pay special attention to the entryway if you have limited time. Get rid of cobwebs and fallen leaves, sweep the entrance, and pull out any weeds. Keeping your deck and barbecue clean and repairing peeling paint and faded woodwork on outdoor furniture is important.

That may seem like a small thing, but no one wants to use a soap bar that the entire family is using in the shower when you think about it. It is nice to provide your guests with the amenities they need in their bathrooms. There are travel-size shampoos, conditioners, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc. It is common to forget things when travelling.

E Coli, Salmonella, and Staphylococcus are some of the most dangerous bacteria found in carpets. These contaminants can be brought in by pets or on the soles of shoes in the form of feces. No matter how careful you are, bacteria will find their way into your home.

A carpet can accumulate several kilograms of soil every year. During one hour, A typical adult sheds up to 1.5 grams of skin each day. One million dust mites could be fed with this amount of skin. No wonder professional carpet cleaning is recommended every 12-18 months.