Spring clean stocktake at home

Spring clean stocktake at home

Have you got a spring in your step yet? With the official start of the new season tomorrow AMI Insurance is encouraging people to use the opportunity to take stock of their belongings and do a few simple chores around the home.

Spring cleaning is an annual tradition where many of us clean and organise the home both inside and out.

“Some simple outside chores such as raking away the debris of winter, clearing gutters and drains and removing any piles of rubbish or recycling material from around the home can help prevent damage if there are any storms,” said AMI Insurance spokesperson Kevin Hughes.

“Wet leaves and moss and mould can make paths, steps and driveways treacherous so it’s a good time to deal to these things too so that you stay safe and are able to enjoy to the spring blossoms from an upright position.”

Mr. Hughes also encourages households to make an insurance check part their spring cleaning routine.

“We all accumulate new things through the year, but often forget to check that our contents insurance has kept up with what we own. You might have purchased heating equipment through what has been a particularly cold winter in many parts of the country, and items such as new jewellery, mobile phones, laptops and gaming equipment can really add up. ”

“Households too often lose sight of the collective value of assets. Insurance is there to help protect people from loses but individuals need to keep their insurance up to date. Our advice is to use spring cleaning time as time to also do a stocktake,” said Mr. Hughes.

AMI Insurance recommends the following spring cleaning tips:

- Ensure the outside of your home is clear of debris and rubbish and well maintained;

- When spring cleaning, take your time to avoid throwing out or misplacing valuable items;

- Check that your home contents insurance is up-to-date – you can specify new items that require special cover or add portable contents at any time;

- Take the time to review the value of your most important items;

- Make sure you specify valuable items with your insurer. Talk with your insurer if you are unsure whether or not you need to specify an item.

- Use AMI’s online “Home Contents Locker” to securely store information about valuable personal and home items via your Neighbourly account. That way, all the information you need will be in one place if you need to make a claim. (The Locker provides a record of belongings that would need to be replaced in the event of fire, burglary or other unexpected event. Accessible instantly anywhere, at any time, the Locker is useful for insurance claims and can also assist Police in tracking down stolen property.)

For information about AMI online “Home Contents Locker” please visit: https://www.neighbourly.co.nz/help/category/20

For information about AMI Home Contents insurance please call 0800100200 or visit: http://www.ami.co.nz/

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