FC - RCMA - 2023-2024

122 Advisory HDB 1 0 KEEPING HERE ARE SOME TIPS AND TRICKS TO MAINTAIN YOUR HOME. Home maintenance and upkeep is vital to ensure you have a safe and pleasant place to live, and this begins the moment you receive the keys to your flat. As the flat owner, you are responsible for the maintenance of your own home! Here are some minor maintenance works that can be easily carried out on a DIY basis. Check out the following pointers. Paint peeling and mouldy ceiling Mould growth and paint peeling issues in HDB are generally related to moisture and humidity in the flat; at times, they are due to improper surface preparation before the coating of new paint. What to do? • Allow cross-ventilation in the flat. Keep windows, vents or doors open as often as possible. • Check the ceiling to ensure that any holes or cracks are sealed to prevent moisture from entering. • Repaint the ceiling regularly. If necessary, engage a competent contractor to do the job. Floor finishes Refinishing or repairing your floor can be costly and inconvenient, which is why it is advisable to prolong the life of your flooring as much as possible. What to do? • Use a stiff brush or old toothbrush to loosen grout and reinstate joints with suitable tile grout. • Install rubber soles or paddings to legs of movable furniture to reduce damage to your floor. Floor traps Your bathroom or kitchen floor trap may develop a foul smell, or have water overflowing from it due to clogging. What to do? • Remove solid materials that are causing the floor trap to choke. In severe cases, you may need to seek the help of a licensed plumber. • Close the floor trap grating to prevent particles, such as hair, from clogging it. • Avoid pouring cooking oil down the floor trap as it may solidify and cause the floor trap to choke. • Use a diluted solution of one part bleach to 99 parts water to clean your bathroom and kitchen regularly. THE WAY! YOUR HOME IN TIP-TOP SHAPE DIY