January Monthly Home Maintenance

 

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  • Cleaning out plumbing pipes:
    • Pour 1/2 cup of  baking soda down the drain, then 1/2 cup of white vinegar
    • Cover immediately & let sit for at 15 minutes
    • Pour 2 cups of boiling water down the drain
    • This reaction with cause the solution to bubble up & clear the pipes of grime
  • Cleaning out shower heads:
    • Mix together equal parts of white vinegar & water
    • Pour solution into a plastic bag
    • Secure the bag around the shower head, submerging the holes in the liquid
  • Cleaning out tile grout:
    • Mix together 1/2 cup of baking soda, 1/4 cup of hydrogen peroxide & 1 tsp of dish soap
    • Apply mixture to the grout
    • Let sit for 5-10 minutes
    • Scrub with a bristled brush & rinse
  • Re-caulking damaged areas:
    • Remove broken or moldy caulk. Re-caulk to keep them surfaces secure from water damage