We're all familiar with the "spring cleaning" deep cleaning checklists. While not as popular, a summer home maintenance checklist is an incredibly helpful way to stay on top of the normal wear and tear of the seasons. Help your clients stop small problems from snowballing by offering summer maintenance services and completing a simple but comprehensive checklist.

With this checklist, you can help keep your clients' spaces in shape and ensure they are ready for the warmer weather.

Outdoor Home Maintenance

The first set of home maintenance tasks for your checklist are things you can do before entering the home. These are a great place to start — especially if your client needs more in-depth repairs or maintenance.

Wash Windows

You can do this in several ways, such as using specialized cleaners or pressure washing tools. However, more often than not, a simple bucket of warm, soapy water and a sponge can be more than enough. To ensure that the windows have that "just cleaned" clear shine, use a microfiber cloth to wipe them down after cleaning.

The best time to do this is on a cooler day or after the sun has gone down. Otherwise, you may have unwanted streaks as the warm air evaporates cleaning products.

Wash or Replace Window Screens

If you just spent time washing windows, why would you want to leave dirty screens over them? Window screens are no one's favorite thing to clean, but they can truly make the biggest difference in how clean a home looks.

Luckily, cleaning screens doesn't need to be difficult. All you need is hot water and some soap. If you notice that the screens are too dirty, they may need replacing.

Do Some Power Washing

Pressure washing is a great way to quickly and easily clean driveways, sidewalks, porches, and siding. Doing this can also help you notice any areas needing repair on the siding or hardscaping of a client's home. Additionally, it can boost the home's curb appeal and overall appearance.

Service the Air Conditioning Unit

The last thing your client wants as the days grow hotter is a broken AC system. So, help your client be comfortable during the summer by inspecting and performing any necessary repairs or maintenance to the AC unit as a part of your summer upkeep checklist.

Clean Out Gutters and Downspouts

Gutters can be one of those areas that are commonly overlooked or omitted from maintenance checklists. But the reality is that if these areas are obstructed, it can lead to severe leaking and potentially water damage to a home.

Because of this, it is crucial to ensure that your client's gutters and downspouts are clear and free of any debris that may obstruct water flow.

Inspect the Roof

While you're already on top of the house cleaning the gutters, it is a great time to also examine the condition of the roof itself. Check for curled, cracked, or missing shingles and examine the chimney's exterior as well.

Repair Cracks In Hardscaping

Driveways, sidewalks, front porches, and other hardscaping areas on your client's property can all develop cracks or gaps during the harsher seasons. These gaps can expand during the spring and summer if weeds or other plants begin growing in them. This can make them harder to repair in the future, so catching these cracks early on can be critical.

Indoor Home Maintenance

Once you have finished surveying the outside of your client's home, it is time to move the maintenance indoors. As the weather gets warmer, ensuring everything inside the home is properly maintained and working is crucial.

So, without further ado, let's dive into what you should focus your maintenance work on in your client's home.

Check for Leaks Around Windows and Doors

Insulation is key all year round. However, it is most noticeable in the hottest and coldest months of the year. This makes the summer an excellent time to examine the current seals around windows and door frames and reseal any areas that let cool air out of the home.

Test Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

These devices are one of the most important safety tools in any home, and it can be too easy to forget to maintain them. However, ensuring that these detectors are in working order is essential for any maintenance checklist.

Check the Air Conditioning System

Since you've already looked at the outdoor AC unit, you know whether or not you need to fix any issues or simply perform regular maintenance on the indoor AC system.

Most homes simply need regular maintenance — such as changing the air conditioner filter. This ensures your client's HVAC system works properly throughout the season.

Pay Attention to the Ceiling Fans

One important part of summer maintenance for any home is ensuring that the ceiling fans are in good working order. But there is more to do with these fans than dusting them and ensuring they don't wobble.

In the warmer months, you want to ensure that a fan is helping to circulate cool air, not warm air. To accomplish this, you must ensure that the fan is set to rotate counterclockwise — this helps create a downdraft rather than an updraft. However, remember to change the fan to rotate clockwise when the cooler months begin!

Clean Out Dryer Vents, Air Ducts, and Exhaust Fans

Ducts and vents can get clogged over the year and pose a fire hazard if not cleaned out regularly. Allowing build-up can also limit the level of circulation throughout the home and drastically decrease the level of effectiveness of these ducts.

This is typically done once a year, and the warmer months are often the best time to tackle this task, as these systems tend to get worked a bit harder when it is hot outside.

Check for Mold in the Home

As summer approaches, so does the humidity. This increase in humidity can leave a home susceptible to mold or mildew, which can damage the home and be dangerous to those living in it. This is why conducting this type of check is crucial to any summer maintenance checklist.

Maintaining Your Equipment

The final of our home maintenance tips for you today is technically not a "home" maintenance tip, but it is critical nonetheless. After all, it is hard to conduct proper home maintenance if your tools and equipment are not properly cared for. So, take time to check over your equipment this warm season to ensure you are ready for your next project — maintenance or otherwise.

Luckily, maintaining your equipment is quite simple; all you need to do is check off the following tasks.

• Thoroughly inspecting your equipment
• Cleaning and lubricating any tools that require attention
• Sharpening blades or replacing worn-out parts
• Check your inventory to ensure you are stocked and ready to take on your next project

Make Summer Home Maintenance Easy with Silicone Depot

Offering maintenance services to your clients is an excellent way to improve your existing relationships while also helping you expand your business. Now that you have a strong selection of summer maintenance tasks you can help your clients with this season, it may be time to stock up on critical tools like silicone sealant.

Whether you're sealing leaks in your client's plumbing, door frames, or anything else, you can get high-quality silicone sealant for all your needs at Silicone Depot!