# Cleaning Your Home's Hidden Trouble Spots

Are you neglecting the silent troublemakers lurking in your home? In this eye-opening hour, Gary Sullivan reveals why your drains might be secretly sabotaging your home's health and efficiency.

From bathroom gel residue to outdoor drainage systems, Gary exposes the often-overlooked maintenance tasks that could prevent costly disasters. You'll discover why those sticky hair products and toothpastes are creating a breeding ground for bacteria in your pipes, and why harsh chemical solutions aren't the answer.

## Timestamps and Key Takeaways:

**3:15 ** - Bathroom drain maintenance: Why gels from everyday products create sticky bacterial breeding grounds and how to safely clean them
**6:30 ** - Outdoor drain inspection: The importance of checking downspout exits and sump pump discharge points
**9:45 ** - Winter home maintenance: How to fix crown molding and baseboards that pull away during dry winter months
**15:20 ** - Bathroom fan sizing: Getting the right CFM rating for proper moisture removal
**18:45 ** - Chimney inspection essentials: Why visual camera inspections are critical for fire safety
**23:30 ** - Garbage disposal cleaning: Simple methods to eliminate odors and bacteria

Gary also shares invaluable advice about chimney maintenance, explaining why those chimney-cleaning logs aren't enough by themselves and how an undetected cracked liner could put your entire home at risk.

Don't wait for a major problem to appear! Listen now and learn how these simple maintenance tasks can protect your home, improve efficiency, and give you peace of mind as we head into the winter months.

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