10 Outdoor Spring Cleaning Projects
Spring cleaning is not always fun for a lot of us. But it is important. As the winter near 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 hoarded over the winter.
But who says spring cleaning is limited to the interior of your home?
The outside of your home could use a little refreshing after a cold, dreary winter, too!
It’s Time For Home Exterior Cleaning
Here are home exterior cleaning projects that will really improve the curb appeal of your home in Grapevine, and, even more important, will provide much-needed care and maintenance that will save a lot of money over the years ahead.
1. Gutter Cleaning
Spring is the best time to clean out your gutters, because a lot of leaves and debris accumulated during the fall and winter. Pollen is at its highest during the spring, making a huge mess in your gutters and downspouts if they are not properly cleaned.
Plus, pests and animals are searching for places to build homes during spring, so having your gutters cleaned out will help stop an infestation in your home.
Gutter cleaning consists of cleaning the inside of your gutters, removing mold, mildew, rust stains and returning them to a like-new appearance.
2. Window Cleaning
Exterior window cleaning is a must for spring cleaning. First floor windows will not give you much of a problem, but any second and third floor windows will be a bit trickier to reach.
Cleaning windows by hand is an exhausting job, and will require a lot of supplies, not to mention going up and down a ladder! A soft wash or professional cleaning of your exterior windows is the recommended way to get the panes and the outer frame clean.
3. Pressure Washing
You don’t want clean gutters and clean windows on a dirty home. That means you are going to want to pressure wash your home too!
Pressure washing is quick, effective and affordable. You can pressure clean your home, outdoor furniture, concrete patios, wood and stone porches and walkways with not 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 because you’ll be driving on it, but, a clean, cared for driveway can increase the curb appeal of your home.
A professional pressure washing company will do wonders for driveway cleaning, whether it’s pavement, asphalt, stone or another material. Also consider adding a gravel or mulch border to your home’s driveway to really help it stand out!
5. Patio Cleaning
Your home’s patio probably gets the most use throughout the summer, so it can be easy to forget about it during the winter since you are not doing any outdoor entertaining, relaxing or grilling. Your patio can be in rough shape 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 you notice signs of mold or algae, you need to consider a more aggressive option, like power washing, to ensure that friends and family can enjoy your patio all summer long.
6. Roof Cleaning
Algae and moss are typical home roof problems in Grapevine. While you are cleaning the outside of your home, it’s a great time to pressure clean your home’s roof too, but you’ll have to use a different process than what you use for most of your home’s exterior.
If you start to notice streaks on your home’s roof, algae is most likely the cause. Moss is usually obvious, too. These particles 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 ideal method for roof cleaning is to spray the shingles with a half-water, half-bleach solution and then let it be. This will kill any organisms on your home’s roof without reducing its lifespan.
7. Spruce up the Front
The front of your home is what most people passing by see, so try to make the best impression you can for visitors, neighbors and for yourself! Returning home to a clean exterior will instantly improve your day, and will even motivate you to spend more time outside.
Clean your porch with soap and water or a good power wash. Clean cobwebs and dirt off of the front door, and consider painting it for a fresh look! Clean forgotten areas like the porch ceiling, light fixtures and ceiling fans, too.
8. Organize Garden Tools
You’ll probably be spending more time outdoors, so spring is an excellent chance to organize everything you’ll need for outdoor chores.
Gardening tools and pool care equipment should all have a specific place outside your home – somewhere that it is safe from weather and not in sight so it is not a constant eyesore to anyone. Spending the time to organize in the spring will allow you to enjoy the outside of your home so much more throughout the time of year that you spend the most time outside.
9. Lawn Care & Landscaping
Your yard, trees and bushes can make a major impact on the overall look of your home.
Get rid of weeds around your flower beds and walkways, till up places where you will be planting in the future and sweep off walkways. You can spray pre-emergent weed killer to make lawn maintenance easier on yourself throughout the summer. 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 unappetizing, but even worse they can make you and your family ill.
Wet it down to remove ash, then scrub the grates with a 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 complete these jobs over the course of a few weekends but it is going to be a lot of tough work. Instead, give us a call! Grapevine Pressure Washing provides professional home exterior cleaning services for driveway cleaning, patio cleaning, pressure washing, roof cleaning and more!