📆 Monthly Maintenance: A 12-Month Guide to a Healthier Home

Keeping your home in top shape doesn’t require expensive renovations—it’s about consistent, manageable upkeep. This month-by-month home maintenance checklist helps you spread tasks across the year, making it easy to maintain a healthy, safe living space without stress. 🌿

🧼 January – Deep Clean and Detox

Start the year fresh. Declutter surfaces, clean out the fridge and pantry, and test your smoke alarms. Wash vents and filters to improve indoor air quality.

🛁 February – Bathroom & Plumbing Focus

Check for leaks, inspect grout and caulking, and flush out drains. Clean the washing machine filter and run a maintenance cycle.

🌸 March – Spring Prep Begins

Clean windows, clear gutters, and check outdoor lighting. Book a boiler service and inspect garden tools for readiness.

🌿 April – Garden & Outdoor Areas

Trim hedges, prep soil, and check sheds and fences for rot or wear. Power wash patios and outdoor furniture.

🧰 May – Doors, Windows & Paint

Seal gaps, touch up paint, and check locks and hinges. Clean all window screens and repaint worn areas.

☀️ June – Outdoor Safety

Inspect garden hoses, BBQ equipment, and fencing. Secure loose paving stones and eliminate slip hazards.

🌞 July – Mid-Year Inspection

Walk through your home and take notes on anything that feels “off.” Schedule minor repairs before they become major.

🧯 August – Fire Safety & Ventilation

Test fire extinguishers, clean range hoods, inspect attic vents, and check the loft for signs of damp or pests.

🍁 September – Fall Maintenance

Clean gutters again, check roof tiles, and store garden tools. Service the boiler and bleed radiators.

🕸️ October – Declutter and Donate

Go through cupboards and storage spaces. Donate items you no longer use. Inspect holiday decorations before use.

🌬️ November – Weatherproofing

Install draft stoppers, check insulation, and protect outdoor taps from frost. Clean windows inside and out.

🎄 December – Prepare for Guests & Rest

Do a final deep clean, freshen up soft furnishings, and replace any worn light bulbs. Celebrate your year of home care! 🎉

📥 Stay Organised with Our Monthly Checklist

Download our printable monthly planner and stay consistent all year. Simple tasks. Big impact.

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