10 Outdoor Spring Cleaning Projects
Spring cleaning is not always exciting for a lot of us. But it is important. As the winter come to an end and we begin looking forward to spring, something within us encourages us to get our homes in order by cleaning, organizing and getting rid of things we’ve piled up throughout the winter.
But who says spring cleaning is only for the interior of your house?
The exterior of your home could likely use a little tidying up after a cold, wet 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 Cypress, and, more importantly, will offer much-needed care and maintenance that will save a lot ofmoney over the years ahead.
1. Gutter Cleaning
Spring is the best time to clean out your gutters, since a lot of leaves and debris accumulate during the fall and winter. Pollen is at its highest during spring, making a mess in your gutters and downspouts if they are not properly cleaned.
Plus, bugs and animals are scavenging for places to build their homes during spring, so getting your gutters cleaned out will help prevent an infestation in your home.
Gutter cleaning consists of cleaning the inside and outside of your gutters, removing mold, mildew, stains and returning them to a nice appearance.
2. Window Cleaning
Exterior window cleaning is a must for spring cleaning. First floor windows shouldn’t give you much of a headache, but any second and third floor windows will be a bit trickier to reach.
Cleaning windows by hand is a tiring job, and it will need 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 clean.
3. Pressure Washing
You aren’t going to want clean gutters and clean windows on a dirty house. Which means you are going to want to pressure wash your home too!
Pressure washing is fast, effective and doesn’t cost too much. You can clean your house, patio furniture, concrete patios, porches and walkways with not much effort. It will remove dirt and mud so they won’t stain your home, and you can also 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 silly since you will just be driving on it, but, a clean, well-maintained driveway can increase the curb appeal of your home.
A professional pressure washing service will do wonders when it comes to driveway cleaning, whether it’s concrete, asphalt, brick or some other material. Also think about 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 during the summer, so it’s easy to forget about it during the winter when you are not doing as much outdoor entertaining, leisure or grilling. Your patio might be in pretty rough shape the first time you step onto it in spring.
Detergent and water – and a little hard work – can sometimes be enough for patio cleaning, but if there are signs of mold or algae, you need to think about a more serious option, like professional power washing, to ensure that friends and family can safely enjoy your patio all summer.
6. Roof Cleaning
Algae and moss are common roof issues in Cypress. While you’re cleaning the exterior of your home, it’s an excellent time to clean your home’s roof as well, but you will need to use a different method than the one you use for most of your home’s exterior cleaning.
If you see streaks on your home’s roof, algae is most likely the cause. Moss is usually obvious, too. These particles can’t be wiped off of shingles, nor can you pressure wash the roof. Both of these methods will ruin the shingles on your home’s roof.
The ideal course of action for roof cleaning is to mist the shingles with a half-water, half-bleach mixture and then leave it be. This mixture will eliminate all organic organisms on your home’s roof without lowering its lifespan.
7. Clean up the Front
The front of your home is probably what most people passing by see, so try to make the best impression possible for visitors, neighbors and for yourself! Coming home to a clean exterior will improve your day, and it will probably encourage you to spend a lot more time outside.
Clean your front porch with soap and water or a good pressure wash. Wipe cobwebs and mud off of the front porch, and think about painting it for a bright look! Clean unnoticed areas like the porch ceiling, light fixtures and ceiling fans, too.
8. Organize Garden Tools
You will soon be spending much more time outdoors, so spring is a wonderful chance to organize whatever you will need for outdoor chores.
Yard tools as well as pool care equipment need to all have an assigned area outside your home – a place that it is safe from weather and out of sight so it is not a constant eyesore. Taking the time to organize in the spring will allow you to enjoy the exterior of your home 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 major impact on the look of your home.
Kill weeds around your flower beds and walkways, till up places where you will be planting later on and brush off walkways. You can also spray pre-emergent weed poison to make lawn care easier on yourself throughout the next few months. Trim all bushes too.
10. Clean the Grill
After being unused for months, your gas or charcoal grill could need a good cleaning, too. Leftover grease and food particles from your grill are unappetizing, but even worse they can also make you and your family ill.
Wet it down to remove leftover ash, then scrub the grates with a scrubber (so you do not leave behind particles that can get into food) and a dish soap or degreaser.
You could probably finish all of these projects over the course of a few weekends but it will be a lot of hard work. Instead, give us a call! Cypress Pressure Wash Co. offers professional home exterior cleaning services for patio cleaning, roof cleaning, driveway cleaning, pressure washing and more!