
Holidaymakers urged to clear one area of the home before going away
If you're jetting off on a holiday soon, the anticipation is likely already mounting. However, planning a trip involves numerous considerations, from baggage allowances to ensuring everything is prepared for your airport arrival.
Given that holiday preparations can sometimes be stressful, the last thing you need is for things to go awry at home.
Yet, failing to ensure your home is neat and tidy before departure could spell disaster for your property. New research from Sanctuary Bathrooms reveals that over half of holidaymakers return to expensive home issues averaging £300 in repairs, some of which are due to improper bathroom cleaning.
Overlooking a few simple checks in this area could result in more than just an unpleasant odour upon your return. The study found that 18 per cent of Brits frequently neglect regular bathroom cleaning, allowing minor problems like mould, mildew, leaks and water damage to go unnoticed and rapidly escalate into costly issues if not addressed.
To assist homeowners in avoiding these problems, James Roberts, Director of Sanctuary Bathrooms, has offered some vital advice on what to do before embarking on a holiday. One of these tips is a straightforward task that takes two minutes but could prevent a lot of trouble later on, reports the Express.
Essential pre-holiday bathroom cleaning tip
One task you should always be sure to do before you set off for a holiday is to clear your bathroom windowsill, according to the experts. This might seem like a pointless task, but it could save you from returning home to a big mess.
This is particularly pertinent if you have items such as makeup, aerosol spray cans or perfumes lying around.
James warned: "Sunlight can degrade products and pressurise aerosol cans which can become dangerous so store these in a cool, shaded area."
Ideal Home experts reinforced this caution, highlighting that aerosols are 'even worse' than other beauty items for being kept on window sills. They explained that the sun's rays can easily penetrate through glass, even with the window shut.
The specialists alerted that due to their packaging, these products could potentially explode.
Their advice was clear: "Direct sunlight can speed up the breakdown of chemicals in these products, which might not only reduce their effectiveness but also make them unstable. Over time, weakened containers might burst, causing hazards and possibly leading to health risks from inhaling toxic substances."

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