Welcome to Week 10 of the Weekly Home Check

Spring is quickly approaching and I can't wait for our upcoming tasks but this week, let's focus on keeping our drains flowing and ensuring the bathroom fans are working properly.

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🚽 Clean Bathroom Fan

Exhaust fans reduce mold and mildew buildup in our bathrooms and should be cleaned a couple times a year.

1. Turn off power to the fan from the circuit breaker.
2. Remove the fan cover and pull it out.
3. Use a brush or cloth to wipe away any dust or dirt.
4. Stand on a ladder and remove any dust on the actual fan with a vacuum or some compressed air.
5. Allow the cover and fan to dry completely before reattaching.

You can watch the full tutorial here on YouTube. (If you watch, be sure to comment and subscribe.🫶🏾)

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🚰 Flush Drains

Regularly flushing your kitchen sink with hot water helps prevent grease and gunk buildup. A quick reminder: if you have a glass or porcelain sink, consider warming the glass with hot water to avoid cracking.

1. Boil a half gallon to a gallon of water and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
2. Carefully pour half of it down the drain.
3. Wait a few minutes.
4. Pour the other half of the boiled water down the drain.

Additionally, 3-4 times a year, it's a good idea to flush your drains with a mixture of baking soda and vinegar. Follow these steps:

1. Pour 1/2 cup of baking soda down the drain (use a funnel or a rolled-up piece of paper to get it all down the drain).
2. Follow it with 1/2 cup of vinegar.
3. Cover the drain tightly with a wet rag or rubber plug.
4. After 5 minutes, flush the drain with hot water.
5. TIP: The most important part is to make sure the drain is covered to trap the reaction and push through any buildup.

- Kyshawn

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