10 Outdoor Spring Cleaning Projects
Spring cleaning isn’t exciting for many of us. But it should be done. As the winter come to an end and we start 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 over the winter.
But who says spring cleaning is only for the inside of a house?
The exterior of your home could likely use some refreshing 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 Torrance, and, more importantly, will provide much-needed maintenance and upkeep that will save money over the years to come.
1. Gutter Cleaning
Spring is the best time of year to clean out your gutters, since a lot of leaves and debris accumulate during the fall and winter. The pollen count is at its highest during the spring, making a huge mess in your gutters and downspouts if they are not cleaned.
Plus, pests and critters are looking for places to build their homes during spring, so having your gutters cleaned out will help to stop an infestation in your home.
Gutter cleaning consists of cleaning the inside and outside of your gutters, removing mold, mildew and stains and restoring them to a like-new appearance.
2. Window Cleaning
Exterior window cleaning is essential for spring cleaning. Ground floor windows will not cause you much of an issue, but any second and third floor windows can be a bit tougher to reach.
Cleaning windows by hand is a hard job, and it will require a lot of tools, not to mention climbing up and down a ladder! A soft wash or professional cleaning of your home’s windows is the best solution to get the panes and the outer frame nice and clean.
3. Pressure Washing
You aren’t going to want clean gutters and clean windows on a dirty house. That means you will want to pressure wash your home too!
Pressure washing is quick, effective and affordable. You can pressure clean your house, outdoor furniture, patios, porches and walkways with very little effort. It will eliminate dirt and mud so they won’t stain your home, and you can stop the spread of mold, mildew and allergens.
4. Driveway Cleaning
Clearing off your driveway and giving it a good cleaning may seem silly since you will still be driving on it, but actually, a clean, well-maintained driveway can increase the curb appeal of your home.
A professional pressure washer can do wonders for driveway cleaning, whether it’s concrete, asphalt, brick or another material. Also consider adding a gravel border to your driveway to really help it stand out!
5. Patio Cleaning
Your patio gets the most use throughout the summer, so it’s easy to overlook it during the winter since you are not doing as much outdoor entertaining, relaxing or grilling. Your patio might be in pretty rough condition the first time you walk onto it in the spring.
Detergent and water – and a little muscle – are sometimes be enough for patio cleaning, but if you notice signs of mold or algae, you might need to consider a more serious option, like professional power washing, to guarantee that friends and family can enjoy your patio all summer long.
6. Roof Cleaning
Mold and moss are common home roof problems in Torrance. While you are cleaning the exterior of your home, it’s a great time to pressure clean your roof as well, but you will need to use a different method than the one you use for the rest of your home’s exterior cleaning.
If you start to notice streaks on your roof, algae is most likely the reason. Moss is usually obvious, too. These contaminants can’t be scrubbed off of shingles, nor can you pressure wash the roof of your home. Both of these methods will ruin the shingles on your roof.
The ideal process for roof cleaning is to mist the shingles with a half-bleach, half-water solution and then let it be. This mixture will kill any organisms on your roof without lowering its lifespan.
7. Tidy up the Front
The front of your home is likely what most people see, so make the best impression you can for visitors, neighbors and for yourself! Coming home to a well-maintained exterior will immediately improve your day, and it will inspire you to spend more time outside.
You can clean your front porch with detergent and water or a good pressure wash. Clean cobwebs and dirt off of the front door, and think about painting it a new color for a really fresh look! Clean forgotten areas such as the porch ceiling, light fixtures and ceiling fans, too.
8. Organize Outdoor Tools
You will probably be spending a lot more time outdoors, so spring is a wonderful chance to organize whatever you will need for outdoor work.
Gardening tools as well as pool care equipment must all have an assigned area outside your home – somewhere that it is safe from weather and out of sight so it isn’t a constant eyesore. 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 when you are going to 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.
Eliminate weeds near your flower beds and walkways, till up places where you’ll be planting in the future and brush off walkways. You can spray pre-emergent weed poison to make lawn care easier on yourself throughout the next few months. Trim all the bushes too.
10. Clean the Grill
After sitting unused for months, your grill could need a good cleaning, too. Leftover grease and food particles from your grill are definitely unappetizing, but they can make you and your family ill.
Wet it down to get rid of leftover ash, then scrub the grates with a plastic scrubber (so you don’t leave behind metal particles that can get into food) and a dish soap or degreaser.
You can probably finish all of these projects after a few weekends but it is going to be a lot of hard work. Instead, give us a call! Torrance Pressure Washing provides professional home exterior cleaning services for driveway cleaning, patio cleaning, pressure washing, roof cleaning and more!