Dennis Rosa

Routine maintenance

September 13th, 2009

Setting up a schedule of routine maintenance shouldn’t be too difficult. Your mobile home requires seasonal cleaning just like wood- built houses do. Not as much, perhaps, but cleaning it does need.
On that first beautiful day after the long winter, get outside. Wash the exterior down thoroughly with a mild detergent and water. Wash It early in the day to avoid having it wet in direct hot sunlight.
Drag out the big ladder and look the roof over. Any loose or missing screws along the seam lines? Replace them. Clean and paint rusted screw heads. Look for roof damage which might cause leaks. Repair and reseal any scrapes or holes. Clean out drip rails and gutters.
Tighten and replace screws on the sides and ends. Wash the windows. Remove skirting and clean out underneath the home. And don’t forget to clean or change the filters in your air conditioner.
Once your spring cleanup has been taken care of, you can begin to think about your landscaping and other home improvements.

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