Vacation Tips for Your Home
Now that summer is in full swing, families are preparing to go out of town and enjoy some vacation time. While it’s always good to get away and enjoy a change of pace, it’s important to make sure that you prepare your house well before you leave. If you don’t, you may come back to a smelly home, expensive utility bills, or something worse.
There are several simple steps you can take in order to ensure that your home stays in good condition while you are away. First and foremost, be sure to take out the garbage. Nothing ruins a homecoming like a horrible odor inside your house! Second, be sure to pour ½ of a cup of white vinegar down drains and the garbage disposal. This step will also help you prevent a bad smell from festering while you’re out of town. Finally, take some time to clean out your refrigerator before you go and throw out any food that may expire while you’re gone. This is another easy way to avoid coming home to an unpleasant surprise.
You can also do a few things to save yourself some money while you are gone. Be sure to unplug all small appliances before you leave – toasters, microwaves, etc. Additionally, set your thermostat to a higher temperature to prevent the air conditioning from working to cool an empty home. Setting the temperature at 78 degrees can greatly reduce your energy costs. Finally, if your water heater has it, set it to vacation mode. These are simple ways to reduce the amount of money on your utility bills while you are enjoying your vacation.
Lastly, be sure to do some things that make it appear like your house is not empty and unattended. Leave a few lights on throughout the house, set your sprinklers to run while you are away, and be sure to stop your mail and newspaper. Thieves look for low hanging fruit and if it is clear that you are gone, your home could be targeted.
Vacation is a great way to make memories, enjoy a change of pace, and spend time together as a family. But, to be sure that you can completely enjoy your vacation, take steps to prepare your house before you leave. The quick and easy things mentioned here will help you do just that. And, when you get home, call Scrubd Cleaning and let us give your home a nice, thorough cleaning!



