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| Clean Regularly |
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| Sunrooms attract a lot of dust. If you have an open design with a skylight, the problem is aggravated to a serious level. Dust is the number one enemy of any sunroom. Regular dusting is a must for sunroom care and maintenance. Vacuum on a weekly basis will do the trick. The windows should be washed at least once a month and scrapping the accumulated dirt on edges should be a part of sunroom care. |
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| Regular Inspection |
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| Take some time out to inspect the interior and exterior of the sunroom. Look for any damages to the structure and window panels. These weekly inspections may uncover small problems that can be fixed at a minimal cost. This way these problems will not snowball into costly repairs. |
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| Protect the Windows |
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| Windows are the most important and delicate part of sunroom. Care in selection of the right material for windows is the first step. The best glass is the safety glass that crumbles into harmless shreds rather than shattering into dangerous pieces. For plastic windows, use a window protector. This is available as large sheets that can be pasted on the panes of the sunroom. Care should be exercised in this procedure as an uneven layer will not protect the panes. |
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| Look After the Furniture |
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| The most important fixture of any sunroom is the furniture. This is why any routine of sunroom care starts with a look at furniture. Cane and wicker are the most popular choices for sunroom furniture. Cane furniture usually has small imperfections that attract dust. If left untreated, these cracks will damage the furniture. Use a resin based sealant to close these cracks. Cushions and carpeting often gets ignored. Proper laundering and prompt attention to repairs will prolong the life of the cushions. |
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| Look for Rot in the Wooden structures |
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| Wood is still the most popular material for a sunroom. All most sundeck and patio sunroom is made out of wood. Wood often attracts pests and rot. Most of these problems are caused by damp and exposure to elements. Sunroom care experts recommend a schedule of pesticides for pests like termites and wood worms. A variety of damp control chemicals are available to damp-proof your sunroom. Many experts offer damp proofing as a basic service in their sunroom care package. |
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| Sunrooms require a bit more care than the other rooms of your house. The all glass construction and constant exposure to wind and sun demand a tough regime of sunroom care. These simple tips are good enough for a routine maintenance but it is better to hire a professional when something comes up. |
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