We’ve all had those moments of accidental home damage – a dropped perfume bottle in a bathroom, a large dish slipping out of your hands and onto the kitchen bench, a cabinet door hitting something it shouldn’t, or dropping something on an aluminium sliding door frame. It’s like locking your keys in the car, as soon as it happens you instantly regret it and wish you could go back in time. Chip damage, in particular, can be a real eyesore you see everyday. By understanding the common causes of accidental chip damage and taking some preventative steps, you can keep your home looking as good as new.
- Dropped Objects: Whether it’s a heavy pot in the kitchen or a mobile phone in the bathroom, dropped objects are a leading cause of chip damage. Always handle heavy items with care, and consider using mats or protective covers on delicate surfaces to cushion any accidental falls.
- Heavy Furniture: Moving that big couch or bed can easily chip or scratch your floors and walls if you’re not careful. Use felt pads under the legs of your furniture, and whenever possible, lift instead of dragging items to avoid damage.
- Cooking Mishaps: Kitchens are hotspots for chip damage. Pots and pans can chip your benchtops if they slip from your hands. Or placing hot pans onto laminate benchtops can leave unsightly burn marks. Always use trivets or mats when handling hot items and try to avoid placing heavy or hot objects directly on surfaces.
- DIY Projects: A DIY project at home is a great way to upgrade your house, but sometimes enthusiasm can lead to mishaps. Ensure you use the correct tools and take your time with home improvements to avoid accidental damage. Nothing undoes the good work of a DIY project like some accidental damage!
- Pet Scratches: We love our furry friends, but their nails can be a bit too sharp for our surfaces. Regularly trim your pets’ nails and provide them with scratching posts or mats to divert their attention from your floors and furniture.
- Kids Playing: Toys, especially the hard, plastic ones, can cause significant damage when kids are at play. Designate specific play areas, preferably carpeted, to protect your more delicate surfaces. You can also use foam mats to cushion potential impacts.
- Improper Cleaning Tools: Abrasive cleaners and scrubbing tools can do more harm than good. Stick to gentle cleaning agents and soft cloths to maintain your surfaces without causing damage. Aggressive cleaners such as bleaches can also make some surfaces more susceptible to being damaged if used over a longer period of time.
- High Heels: Those fashionable heels might look great, but they can wreak havoc on wooden floors. Encourage a no-shoe policy indoors, or at least ask guests to swap stilettos for something softer when inside.
- Trades: Even professional trades can suffer from the occasional accidental damage. Whether it’s a dropped hammer or a cut that wasn’t meant to happen. Making sure you use qualified trades with a number of positive reviews will help ensure you have someone that cares about the quality of the work they do in your home.
- Older Home Materials: Over time, materials naturally wear out and become more susceptible to damage. Regular maintenance and timely repairs can significantly extend the life of your surfaces and keep them looking fresh.
By being aware of these common causes and taking simple preventative measures, you can keep chip damage at bay and maintain the beauty of your home. Remember, a little care goes a long way. But even with these steps, you can still get accidental damage in your home. That’s where FIX ‘N’ CHIPS can help. Rather than going through the expense of having to remove and replace the damaged area, why not get a free quote on getting the damage repaired.
Simply share a photo of the damaged area with a reference object nearby (something to help provide a reference as to the size) and we can review to confirm if it’s repairable and provide a free quote. Our friendly mobile chip repair franchisee’s can then come to you and repair the damage on the spot, so it’s no longer the first thing you see.
