November 19, 2024

Spring Cleaning Tips To Refresh Your Home

Prepare your home for BBQ season with 5 spring cleaning tips from our experts.

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Prepare your home for BBQ season with 5 spring cleaning tips from our experts. Winter in New York really takes its toll on homes, patios, and outdoor furniture, and as the warmer weather finally arrives, it’s time to refresh and revive your home. While spring cleaning is a great opportunity to declutter and deep clean the inside of a house, most people forget about their property’s curb appeal. Pulling up to a smart, well-maintained home after being at work all day will instantly lift your mood. And having a patio and backyard ready for a sunny day will make sure you and your family make the most of each and every opportunity to enjoy being outdoors together. So, we’ve put together 5 spring cleaning tips to give the exterior of your home a bit of TLC.

1: Let There Be Light – Window Cleaning Comes First

There is nothing better than a clean window, and you’ll be surprised at how window cleaning can allow light to flood your home. Best reserved for a cloudy-day, as sunlight will actually increase the likelihood of steaks, start by soaking your window frames with warm soapy water. This will help remove the majority of dirt and grime from around the frame of the window. Strong sideway winds throughout winter can cause a lot of debris to get trapped in the little nooks and crannies of your windows, and it’s important to get this out before moving onto the glass.

A professional window cleaning tip is to use a soft microfiber cloth to clean the glass to prevent scratching, and for higher windows, you can use a sponge mop. After rinsing the windows, be sure to dry them thoroughly to prevent frustrating streaks and watermarks.

2: Don’t Ignore The Gutters

Gutters are a key element of your property and do require your spring cleaning attention. Similar to window frames, debris and dirt can quickly clog up gutters so you should definitely power wash them out after a long winter. While spring cleaning gutters, you might also notice cracks or damage that needs to be repaired. Never ignore these issues as gutters protect your property and valuables inside from water damage.

3: Power Wash Driveways & Patios

Your power wash is your spring cleaning best-friend when it comes to the outside of your home. To boost your curb-appeal, start by removing weeds or grass that has started to grow in between the gaps of your patio or along your driveway. Next, the fun can begin as you power wash away the winter dirt and grime! Step back and admire the difference a quick power wash patio and driveway can make. Should we be blessed with a warm spring day, you bet your patio will be ready for a BBQ or picnic.

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4: Spring Cleaning & Decluttering Your Garage

If you’ve been a little lazy over winter and thrown your Christmas decorations in the garage, now is the time to tackle the clutter and clear out your storage containers. Why is this important? Well, the next time you pull out your festive decorations and Christmas lights, you’re going to give yourself a big pat on the back for doing this massive decluttering task. Start by opening up your garage to allow as much light in as possible. Remove all the items and give the garage floor a deep clean. Clean out the containers and then assign each one with a label, such as Christmas decorations or DIY tools. Sort out your items and get rid of anything you don’t need or that’s broken and you can’t repair.

5: Prepare Your Outdoor Furniture

Our last spring cleaning tip for the exterior of your home is to clean your outdoor furniture and any swings, slides or kid’s outdoor toys. Power wash away mold, mildew and grime and revive your patio table and chairs ready for al fresco dining. Spray down your children’s swing set, slides or outdoor furniture so that they are ready for warm sunny days outdoors.

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