10 Outdoor Spring Cleaning Projects
Spring cleaning isn’t always fun for many of us. But it is important. As the holidays and winter near an end and we begin looking forward to spring, something inside of us pushes us to get our homes in order by cleaning, organizing and purging things we’ve collected throughout the winter months.
But who says spring cleaning is only for the interior of your house?
The exterior of your home could 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 really improve the appearance of your home in Warwick, and, more importantly, will offer much-needed care and maintenance that will save you money over the years ahead.
1. Gutter Cleaning
Spring is the ideal time to clean your gutters, since so many of leaves and debris collect 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 cleaned.
Plus, pests and animals are searching for places to build homes in spring, so getting your gutters cleaned will help to prevent 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 like-new appearance.
2. Window Cleaning
Exterior window cleaning is necessary for spring cleaning. First floor windows will not give you much of a problem, but any second and third floor windows are a bit tougher to reach.
Cleaning windows by hand is a hard chore, 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 solution to get the panes and the outer frame clean.
3. Pressure Washing
You do not want clean gutters and windows on a dirty house. That means you are going to want to pressure wash your home too!
Pressure washing is quick, effective and doesn’t cost very much. You can pressure clean your house, outdoor furniture, concrete patios, porches and walkways with not much effort. It will knock off dirt and mud so they won’t stain your home, and you can prevent the spread of mold, mildew and allergens.
4. Driveway Cleaning
Clearing off your home’s driveway and giving it a deep cleaning might seem counter-productive since you’ll be driving on it, but actually, a clean, maintained driveway can increase the curb appeal of your home.
A professional pressure washing service will do wonders for driveway cleaning, whether it’s concrete, asphalt, stone or some other material. Also think about adding a gravel or mulch border to your home’s driveway to really help it pop!
5. Patio Cleaning
Your home’s patio gets the most use in the summer months, 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 the spring.
Soap and water – and a little elbow grease – are sometimes be enough for patio cleaning, but if you see signs of mold or mildew, you may need to think about a more serious option, like professional power washing, to guarantee that friends and family can enjoy your patio all summer.
6. Roof Cleaning
Algae and moss are common home roof issues in Warwick. While you’re cleaning the exterior of your home, it’s an excellent time to pressure clean your home’s roof too, but you’ll have to use a different process than the one you use for most of your home’s exterior cleaning.
If you start to see streaks on your home’s roof, algae is probably the reason. Moss is typically obvious, too. These contaminants cannot be scrubbed off of shingles, nor can you pressure wash the roof of your home. Both of these methods will destroy the shingles on your home’s roof.
The ideal process for roof cleaning is to spray the shingles with a half-water, half-bleach mixture and let it be. This mixture will eliminate all organic organisms on your home’s roof without reducing its lifespan.
7. Spruce up the Front
The front of your home is what most people see, so try to make the best impression you can for visitors, neighbors and for yourself! Returning home to a beautiful exterior will improve your day, and will inspire you to spend more time outside.
Clean your front porch with soap and water or a good pressure wash. Wipe cobwebs and dirt off of the front door, and consider painting it for a fresh look! Clean overlooked areas such as the porch ceiling, light fixtures and ceiling fans, too.
8. Organize Garden Tools
You’ll be spending more time outdoors, so spring is an excellent time to organize the things you’ll need for outdoor work.
Yard tools and pool care equipment must all have an assigned area outside your home – a place that it is safe from weather and not in sight so it isn’t a constant eyesore to anyone. Taking the time to organize in the spring will allow you to enjoy the exterior of your home so much more throughout the time of year that you are going to spend the most time outside.
9. Lawn Care & Landscaping
Your lawn, trees and garden bushes make a big impact on the overall look of your home.
Eliminate weeds near your flower beds and walkways, till up areas where you will be planting later on and sweep off walkways. You can spray pre-emergent weed killer to make yard maintenance easier on yourself throughout the summer. Trim all the bushes too.
10. Clean the Grill
After sitting unused for several months, your grill could use a good cleaning, too. Leftover grease and food particles from your grill are definitely unappetizing, but even worse they can make you and your family sick.
Wet it down to get rid of leftover ash, then scrub the grates with a plastic scrubber or grill brush (so you don’t leave behind metal particles that can sometimes get into food) and a detergent or degreaser.
You could probably finish these jobs after a few weekends but it is going to be a lot of tough work. Instead, give us a call! Warwick Pressure Washing offers professional home exterior cleaning services for driveway cleaning, patio cleaning, pressure washing, roof cleaning and more!