8 household chores that are useful to do in your apartment in the fall
Sort out your summer clothes, do some general cleaning, set your windows to winter mode - I’ll tell you about 8 things that definitely need to be completed in the fall in order to enjoy comfort and cleanliness.
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Put away summer clothes
Already at the beginning of September, you can start sorting out your summer wardrobe. Sorting clothes is especially important in this task. Analyze what is outdated and unnecessary - this will help relieve storage space. Don’t hesitate to throw away anything that is torn, frayed, faded or that no longer fits.
Along the way, reconsider your summer shoes. If any sandals or sandals need repairing, take them to a specialist before packing them for winter storage. The same goes for summer headwear - panama hats, hats, caps and bandanas.
Change textiles
Autumn is the season of cozy and warm textiles. Thin transparent curtains are replaced by massive heavy drapes. It's time to replace the bedding - we are abandoning light chintz and satin in favor of flannelette or percale sets.
During autumn leaf fall, deep warm colors look great in the interior, diluting the grayness outside the window and adding harmony and comfort. These are burgundy, mustard, terracotta, pumpkin and ocher, coffee and chocolate, cream, dark blue.They can be used both on window decor and on other textile elements, such as small pillows, blankets, and furniture upholstery.
Take up cycling
The cycling season is over, and therefore you should take care of your transport and choose a place to store it. There may be several options:
- balcony (but only if it is glazed and insulated);
- in a spacious hallway on the wall using special hangers;
- in the garage (similarly - only in a warm one).
Don't forget to take care of the mechanisms. It is recommended to lubricate all parts, check the wheels for punctures, and clean the bike of dust and dirt.
Set windows to winter mode
On almost any window near the end you can see special fittings. It must be twisted to switch from one mode to another. Usually there are three of them - summer, winter, standard. In the fall, the mechanism must be set to winter mode. For what? This promotes a tighter fit and thus ensures better heat retention in the house.
Pay attention to the rubber seals. Perhaps some of them need replacing.
Do some general cleaning
On the eve of winter, special attention should be paid to washing windows, cleaning carpets and paths, and cleaning hard-to-reach places. It would also be useful to pay attention to the heating radiators, check the connecting taps and rubber gaskets. It’s better to replace them before hot water flows through the pipes.
If you doubt that the radiators will cope with heating the room, place a special screen on the wall behind them that reflects the heat into the room. In this simple way you can increase the air temperature by several degrees.
If there is an electric boiler in the apartment, then it must be descaled.Change spare parts and filters in a timely manner - hardly anyone wants to be left without hot water in the cold autumn.
Understanding indoor plants
Autumn is the right time for replanting, pruning and fertilizing. Moreover, most of the indoor flowers go into hibernation for the winter. Examine your pets carefully. Perhaps someone needs a larger pot, and someone needs to form a crown.
Just be careful. Any procedures should be carried out only if the plant has faded.
Inspect blankets and pillows
Usually it is in the fall that we take out warm blankets and bedspreads. All items should be inspected to determine if they need cleaning or laundering. The same goes for pillows. A visit to the dry cleaner won't hurt them.
Don't forget about the mattress! Few people remember that it needs to be turned over approximately 2 times a year - this will extend its service life. Autumn and spring are ideal times for this.
Check winter shoes
Frosts usually come unexpectedly. You need to thoroughly prepare for the winter cold - make sure that your warm shoes or boots are in order, and if necessary, take your shoes to a workshop, change the heels or fix the zipper.
