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5 Signs It’s Time to Clean Your Attic

5 Signs It’s Time to Clean Your Attic

When’s the last time you gave your attic a good cleaning? Could there be mold or water damage in your crawl space? What about rodents or insects? Keep reading and find out how to know if your attic needs attention. Then, check out five signs that tell you it’s time to clean your attic or crawlspace.

How to Know if Your Attic Needs Cleaning

Do you have an attic maintenance and cleaning schedule? You don’t have to check in often, but you should inspect and clean your attic or crawlspace at least twice a year: once in the spring, and again before the winter. Other times you should check on or clean up your crawl space are covered in the five tips below. If you’ve never had a professional crawl space inspection before, it’s a good idea to schedule one. A restoration and cleaning expert can look at your attic or crawlspace and search for potential issues, including:
  • Mold or water damage
  • Insufficient insulation
  • Improper ventilation
  • Weak support structure
  • Animal or insect intrusions
  • Rotting wood or other structural damages

5 Signs It’s Time to Clean Your Attic or Crawlspace

Want to know when it’s time to clean your crawlspace? Here are five signs that tell you the time is now!
  1. Strange Sounds
Hearing scurrying above you or in the walls? Noticing a lot more insect traffic in your house? Critters love to make themselves at home in attics and crawl spaces. If you hear strange noises, you may have pests in your house.
  1. Discovery of Asbestos
If you recently found out that any part of your property contains asbestos, schedule a professional inspection immediately. Asbestos can be dangerous and needs to be removed safely, even from the attic.
  1. Recent Severe Weather
After a rain or snow storm, you want to check out your crawl spaces for possible leaks or water damage. During heat waves, you want to be sure your attic is properly ventilated and hasn’t become home to any new animals.
  1. Animal Droppings or Unexplained Garbage
If a rodent takes up residence in your crawl space, it will usually give itself away in a matter of time. Look for small animal droppings as an indicator of mice or rats. Other animals, like birds and raccoons, are known for collecting garbage. If you see garbage in weird places, that’s another sign you have an unwelcome guest in your crawlspace or attic.
  1. Unpleasant Smell
Inexplicable and foul smells are a sign of trouble. It could mean you have mold in your crawl space. Likewise, you may have an animal carcass in your attic. Either way, unpleasant odors tell you there’s something wrong in your attic.  

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