10 Outdoor Spring Cleaning Projects
Spring cleaning isn’t always fun for most of us. But it is important. As the holidays and winter come to an end and we begin looking forward to spring and warm weather, something within us tells us to get our homes in order by cleaning, organizing and purging things we’ve hoarded throughout the winter months.
But who says spring cleaning is limited to the inside of a house?
The outside of your house could probably 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 drastically improve the appearance of your house in Greenville, and, even more important, will offer much-needed maintenance and upkeep that will save a lot of money in years to come.
1. Gutter Cleaning
Spring is the optimal time of year to clean your gutters, since a lot of leaves and debris collect in the fall and winter months. The pollen count is at its highest in spring, making a huge mess in your gutters if they are not properly cleaned.
Plus, bugs and critters are searching for places to build homes in spring, so having your gutters cleaned 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
Residential window cleaning is necessary for spring cleaning. First floor windows won’t cause you much of a headache, but second and third floor windows will be 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 best solution to get the panes and the outer frame clean.
3. Pressure Washing
You don’t want clean gutters and clean windows on a dirty house. Which means you will want to pressure wash your house too!
Pressure washing is fast, effective and affordable. You can clean your house, outdoor furniture, patios, porches and walkways with very little effort. It will remove dirt and mud so they won’t stain your house, and you can also stop 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’ll just be driving on it, but, a clean, well-cared for driveway can increase the curb appeal of your house.
A professional pressure washer will do wonders when it comes to driveway cleaning, whether it is concrete, asphalt, brick or another material. Also think about adding a gravel or mulch border to your home’s driveway to really make it pop!
5. Patio Cleaning
Your home’s patio probably gets the most use in the summer months, so it is easy to forget about it in the winter when you are not doing as much outdoor entertaining, relaxing or grilling. Your patio can be in rough condition the first time you walk onto it in spring.
Soap and water – and a little muscle – are sometimes be enough for patio cleaning, but if you see signs of mold or algae, you might need to think about a more serious option, like professional power washing, to ensure that friends and family can enjoy your patio all summer long.
6. Roof Cleaning
Mold and moss are common roof issues in Greenville. While you’re cleaning the outside of your house, it is an excellent time to clean your home’s roof too, but you’ll need to use a different process than the one you use for most of your home’s exterior.
If you see streaks on your home’s roof, algae is most likely the reason. Moss is typically obvious, too. These particles cannot be scrubbed off shingles, nor can you pressure wash the roof. Both of these methods will damage the shingles on your home’s roof.
The ideal process for roof cleaning is to mist the shingles with a half-bleach, half-water solution and then leave it be. This will eliminate any organic organisms on your home’s roof without lowering its lifespan.
7. Spruce up the Front
The front of your house is going to be what most people passing by see, so try to make the best impression you can for visitors, neighbors and for yourself! Coming home to a beautiful exterior will instantly improve your day, and will inspire you to spend more time outside.
You can clean your front porch with soap and water or a good pressure wash. Clean cobwebs and mud off of the front porch, 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 be spending a lot more time outdoors, so spring is an excellent chance to organize whatever you’ll need for outdoor chores.
Gardening tools as well as pool care equipment need to all have an exact area outside your house – somewhere that it is safe from weather and not in sight so it isn’t a constant eyesore. Taking the time to organize in the spring allows you to appreciate the outside of your house 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 bushes make a big impact on the look of your house.
Kill weeds near the exterior of your flower beds and walkways, till up areas where you’ll be planting later on and sweep off walkways. You can also spray pre-emergent weed killer to make lawn maintenance easier on yourself throughout the summer. Trim all 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 also make you and your family sick.
Wipe it down to remove ash, then scrub the grates with a scrubber or grill brush (so you do not leave behind particles that can get into food) and a basic dish soap or degreaser.
You could probably complete these projects over the course of a few weekends but it will be a lot of tough work. Instead, give us a call! Greenville Pressure Washing offers professional residential exterior cleaning services for patio cleaning, roof cleaning, driveway cleaning, pressure washing and more!