10 Outdoor Spring Cleaning Projects
Spring cleaning isn’t always fun for a lot of us. But it is important. As the holidays and winter near an end and we begin looking forward to spring and warm weather, something inside of us pushes us to get our homes in order by cleaning, organizing and throwing away things we’ve hoarded over the winter months.
But who says spring cleaning is only for the interior of a home?
The exterior of your house could likely use some tidying up after a cold, dreary winter, too!
It’s Time For Home Exterior Cleaning
Here are home exterior cleaning projects that will drastically improve the appearance of your house in Melbourne, and, more importantly, will provide much-needed maintenance and care that will save a lot ofmoney over the years ahead.
1. Gutter Cleaning
Spring is the optimal time to clean your gutters, since so many of leaves and debris pile up in the fall and winter months. Pollen is at its highest in the spring, making a big mess in your gutters and downspouts if they are not properly cleaned.
Plus, bugs and critters are looking for places to build homes in spring, so getting your gutters cleaned will help to stop an infestation in your home.
Gutter cleaning will consist of cleaning the inside of your gutters, removing mold, mildew and rust stains and restoring them to a nice appearance.
2. Window Cleaning
Residential window cleaning is necessary for spring cleaning. Ground floor windows will not give you too much of an issue, but second and third floor windows will be a bit tougher to reach.
Cleaning windows by hand is a tough job, and will require a lot of supplies, not to mention climbing up and down a ladder! A soft wash or professional cleaning of your home’s windows is the recommended solution to get the panes and the outer frame nice and clean.
3. Pressure Washing
You do not want clean gutters and windows on a dirty home. That means you will want to pressure wash your house too!
Pressure washing is quick, effective and affordable. You can pressure clean your home, outdoor furniture, patios, porches and walkways with not too much effort. It will knock off dirt and mud so they won’t permanently stain your house, and you can stop the spread of mold, mildew and allergens.
4. Driveway Cleaning
Clearing off your driveway and giving it a good cleaning might seem strange since you’ll still be driving on it, but, a clean, maintained driveway can increase the curb appeal of your house.
A professional pressure washer will do wonders for driveway cleaning, whether it is pavement, asphalt, stone or some other material. Also consider adding a gravel border to your driveway to really make it pop!
5. Patio Cleaning
Your patio gets the most use throughout the summer months, so it is easy to forget about it in the winter since you are not doing any outdoor entertaining, leisure or grilling. Your patio might be in pretty rough condition the first time you walk onto it in the spring.
Detergent and water – and a little elbow grease – are sometimes be enough for patio cleaning, but if there are signs of mold or mildew, you might need to consider a more serious option, like power washing, to ensure that friends and family can enjoy your patio all summer.
6. Roof Cleaning
Algae and moss are common home roof problems in Melbourne. While you are cleaning the exterior of your house, it is an excellent time to pressure clean your roof as well, but you’ll have to use a different process than what you use for most of your home’s exterior cleaning.
If you start to notice streaks on your roof, algae is most likely the reason. Moss is usually obvious, too. These contaminants can’t be scrubbed off shingles, nor can you power wash the roof. Both of these methods will destroy the shingles on your roof.
The best course of action for roof cleaning is to spray the shingles with a half-bleach, half-water mixture and leave it sit. This solution will eliminate any organisms on your roof without lowering its lifespan.
7. Tidy up the Front
The front of your house is likely what most people passing by see, so make the best impression possible for visitors, neighbors and for yourself! Coming home to a well-maintained exterior will improve your day, and will even motivate you to spend more time outside.
Clean your porch with detergent and water or a good power wash. Wipe cobwebs and dirt off of the front porch, and think about painting it a new color for a really bright look! Clean overlooked areas like the porch ceiling, light fixtures and ceiling fans, too.
8. Organize Outdoor Tools
You will soon be spending a lot more time outdoors, so spring is a great opportunity to organize the things you’ll need for outdoor work.
Gardening tools as well as pool care equipment must all have an assigned place outside your house – a place that it is safe from weather and not in sight so it isn’t a constant eyesore to anyone. Spending the time to organize in the spring allows you to appreciate the exterior of your house so much more throughout the time of year when you spend the most time outside.
9. Lawn Care & Landscaping
Your lawn, trees and garden bushes make a major impact on the look of your house.
Eliminate weeds around the exterior of your flower beds and walkways, till up places where you might be planting in the future and sweep off walkways. You can spray pre-emergent weed poison to make lawn care easier on yourself throughout the next few months. Trim all the bushes too.
10. Clean the Grill
After sitting unused for months, your grill could use a good cleaning, too. Leftover grease and food from your grill are definitely unappetizing, but even worse they can make you and your family ill.
Wipe it down to get rid of ash, then scrub the grates with a scrubber or grill brush (so you don’t leave behind metal particles that can get into food) and a basic dish soap or degreaser.
You could probably complete all of these jobs after a few weekends but it will be a lot of tough work. Instead, give us a call! Melbourne Pressure Washing provides professional home exterior cleaning services for patio cleaning, roof cleaning, driveway cleaning, pressure washing and more!