10 Outdoor Spring Cleaning Projects
Spring cleaning is not always fun for a lot of us. But it needs to be done. As the winter end and we start looking forward to spring, something within us pushes us to get our homes in order by cleaning, organizing and purging things we’ve hoarded over the winter.
But who says spring cleaning is only for the interior of a house?
The outside of your home could probably use a little refreshing after a cold, wet winter, too!
It’s Time For Home Exterior Cleaning
Here are home exterior cleaning projects that will improve the appearance of your home in Pembroke Pines, and, more importantly, will provide much-needed maintenance and upkeep that will save you a lot of money over the years to come.
1. Gutter Cleaning
Spring is the ideal time to clean your gutters, since so many of leaves and debris accumulate in the fall and winter. The pollen count is at its highest in spring, making a huge mess in your gutters if they are not cleaned.
Plus, bugs and animals are looking for places to build their 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 returning them to a like-new appearance.
2. Window Cleaning
Exterior window cleaning is essential for spring cleaning. Ground floor windows will not give you too much of a problem, but any second and third floor windows are trickier to reach.
Cleaning windows by hand is a hard 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 exterior windows is the perfect way to get the panes and the outer frame nice and clean.
3. Pressure Washing
You do not want clean gutters and clean windows on a dirty house. That means you are going to want to pressure wash your home too!
Pressure washing is quick, effective and affordable. You can clean your house, patio furniture, concrete patios, porches and walkways with not too much effort. It will knock off dirt and mud so they will not stain your home, and you can stop the spread of mold, mildew and allergens.
4. Driveway Cleaning
Clearing off your home’s driveway and giving it a deep cleaning may seem counter-productive since you will just be driving on it, but actually, a clean, well-maintained driveway can increase the curb appeal of your home.
A professional pressure washing company can do wonders for driveway cleaning, whether it is pavement, asphalt, stone or some other material. Also consider adding a gravel border to your home’s driveway to really make it stand out!
5. Patio Cleaning
Your home’s patio probably gets the most use in the summer, so it is easy to overlook it in the winter when you are not doing a lot of outdoor entertaining, leisure or grilling. Your patio could be in rough condition the first time you go onto it in spring.
Detergent and water – and a little muscle – can sometimes be enough for patio cleaning, but if there are signs of mold or mildew, you might need to consider a more aggressive option, like professional power washing, to ensure that friends and family can safely enjoy your patio all summer long.
6. Roof Cleaning
Mold and moss are common roof issues in Pembroke Pines. While you’re cleaning the outside of your home, it is a great time to clean your home’s roof too, but you will need to use a different method than what you use for most of your home’s exterior.
If you notice streaks on your home’s roof, algae is most likely the cause. Moss is pretty obvious, too. These contaminants cannot be scrubbed off shingles, nor can you power wash the roof. Both of these methods will ruin the shingles on your home’s roof.
The best method for roof cleaning is to spray the shingles with a half-water, half-bleach solution and then leave it be. This mixture will eliminate all organisms on your home’s roof without lowering its lifespan.
7. Tidy up the Front
The front of your home is probably what most people see, so make the best impression you can for visitors, neighbors and for yourself! Coming home to a clean exterior will immediately improve your day, and will probably motivate you to spend a lot more time outside.
Clean your porch with detergent and water or a good power wash. Clean cobwebs and dirt off of the front door, and think about painting it a new color for a really bright look! Clean overlooked areas including the porch ceiling, light fixtures and ceiling fans, too.
8. Organize Outdoor Tools
You will probably be spending more time outside, so spring is a great time to organize the things you will need for outdoor work.
Yard tools as well as pool care equipment need to all have a specific place outside your home – a place that it is safe from harsh weather and out of sight so it is not a constant eyesore to anyone. Spending the time to organize in the spring will allow you to appreciate the outside of your home so much more during the time of year that you spend the most time outside.
9. Lawn Care & Landscaping
Your lawn, trees and garden bushes make a huge impact on the overall look of your home.
Remove weeds around your flower beds and walkways, till up places where you will be planting later on and sweep off walkways. You can spray pre-emergent weed killer to make yard care easier on yourself throughout the summer. Trim all bushes too.
10. Clean the Grill
After sitting unused for several months, your gas or charcoal grill could need a good cleaning, too. Leftover grease and food from your grill are definitely unappetizing, but they can make you and your family sick.
Wet it down to get rid of ash, then scrub the grates with a plastic scrubber or grill brush (so you do not leave behind metal particles that can sometimes get into food) and a basic dish soap or degreaser.
You could probably complete all of these projects after a few weekends but it is going to be a lot of tough work. Instead, give us a call! Pembroke Pines Pressure Washing offers professional home exterior cleaning services for patio cleaning, roof cleaning, driveway cleaning, pressure washing and more!