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Professional Cleaning Tips for the Attic

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Until it's time to clean, the attic is usually overlooked and neglected. So, how often should  attic be cleaned? Clean as often as possible, but at least twice a year, and remove any deteriorated attic insulation.

 

Dust, mould, and dander continue to collect in the neglected space, which is then transferred into the living area via recessed lights, doors, ceiling hatches, and heating and cooling systems. If left unattended for too long, attic maintenance can become a health issue.

 

If you're feeling overwhelmed by the process, professional attic cleaners in Toronto can provide some advice to help you regarding  done faster and more efficiently.

It's all about timing:

The greatest approach to ensure that you clean your attic is to put it on your calendar. Although you can clean your attic whenever you have a few hours or days to spare, there is an optimal moment to do it.

 

Add the attic to your to-do list in early spring:

 when most households perform their spring cleaning. More importantly, wildlife and rodents are infamous for breaking into attics to escape the cold in the early spring. This is also an excellent time to get your insulation inspected and repaired or replaced. Call Wildlife Shield for raccoon removal in Toronto if you have a raccoon problem.

 

This makes sense in the early winter:

 so you can repair or replace your insulation before the cold sets in. Because your heating system will be working overtime, you can also inspect the attic for any necessary sealing or caulking.

 

Any time you hear animal activity in the attic, it's time to investigate, seal, and clean it. For vermin in the attic, get a specialist.

 

Start working as soon as possible because the attic heats up as the day progresses. Summer is not the best time to work in the attic.

 

Safety comes first:

Cleaning the attic is a difficult task. Take your safety carefully because there could be allergens, bacteria, and pathogens in the attic. A decent safety checklist covers the following:

 

  • OHS certified mask, disposable jumpsuit or long sleeve shirt, long pants, and cap to cover as much of the body as possible
  • Heavy-duty footwear, preferably with plastic bags.
  • HEPA-approved vacuum cleaner or vacuum cleaner with high-quality filter bag
  • If necessary, use a full-body harness or another type of fall arrest system.
  • Goggles
  • If you have any tools, wear a tool belt or carry a tool bag.
  • Flashlight

Before sweeping vacuum:

Instead of using a broom to mix up dust, start by gathering larger debris with your hand and then vacuuming. Sweeping is the final touch. A vacuum bag with a high-efficiency filter is ideal for collecting dead insects, dust mites, and allergies.

 

Examine the Insulation:

Check to see if the insulation is below the joists. If the insulation is adequate, you should not be able to see the joists; exposed floor joists indicate that more insulation is required. Check for any shallow regions or gaps, as well as an even distribution of insulation. If the insulation is damp or has mould or mildew, it should be replaced.

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