How to Keep Pests Out of Your Home in Bishop’s Stortford
Pests are everyone’s least favourite houseguests. They can bring in germs, cause bad smells and create unpleasant living conditions for you and your family.
Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to keep pests at bay. Follow the advice of our house cleaners in Bishop’s Stortford to maintain a hygienic, pest-free home.
Don’t ignore leaks
A lot of common pests, like silverfish and woodlice, thrive in moist environments. With that in mind, it’s important to ensure you repair any leaky taps or pipes as soon as possible.
Additionally, you should also take preventative action in other damp areas in your house. For example, using a dehumidifier in spots like the bathroom or basement will reduce the moisture that pests love.
Block entry points
Your house is a safe space, but not for creepy critters! To keep them out of your living spaces, take the time to seal any cracks and gaps in your windows, doors or skirting boards. Plus, repair any damaged roofs and vents to keep more pests out.
You can also use screens and covers to block windows, doors and chimneys to bar entry for larger pests like mice.
Keep things clean!
Most importantly, you must keep your home as clean as you can. That means no dirty dishes on the side, no mouldy food sitting on shelves and no bins left to fester for weeks.
At the very least, ensure you wipe down all surfaces regularly to remove traces of moisture and food. Keep anything that might attract pests sealed away. Don’t forget to look in hidden corners and behind furniture where bugs and vermin might like to hide.
Don’t have time for all of the above? That’s okay — we get it. And we’re here to help!
Haus Maids Bishop’s Stortford thrives on delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining clean, tidy and hygienic homes for our clients. They offer local house cleaning services in Bishop’s Stortford and all surrounding areas, including Sawbridgeworth, Old Harlow, Matching, Church Langley, New Hall, High Wych, Lower Sheering, Hatfield Heath, Elsenham, Takeley, Stansted, Great Hallingbury, Little Hallingbury, Thorley, Spellbrook, Farnham, Manuden, Birchanger and Much Hadham.
If you’d like to find out more about what we do or would like to enquire about rates, get in touch with our Bishop’s Stortford home cleaning experts now.
Call the team on 01279 933300 to arrange a free, no-obligation quote.