Keep the exterior of your home sparkling clean with these professional cleaning tips!
For most people, cleaning the house means cleaning the interior of the house. However, house cleaning isn't just about concentrating on the inside, especially during this pandemic, where proper sanitation is paramount. To give your house a great look, you also need to clean the exterior of your house. Because they are exposed to different weather conditions all year round, the outside of your home will carry more dirt than what you would find in the home. Although you may not clean them as often as you clean the interiors, keeping your exteriors clean can give your home a fresh look. If you want to clean your outsides, here are some useful tips to help you:
1. Clean up the gutters of your house
House owners often do not consider gutter maintenance to be an important aspect of cleaning their homes. When you do that, you treat it as an afterthought. However, a poorly managed gutter system can damage the roof and sidings of your home. The reality is that your gutters should be checked and cleaned thoroughly once a year. In this way, damage can be identified and repaired before it spreads too much.
The best way to clean the gutters of your home is to remove any debris and clogs. You can use a plastic trough for this. A used plastic spatula can do the job even if you don't have a gutter shovel. After removing dirt from your gutters, fish the downspouts and gutters with a garden hose to remove any dirt particles that may have remained.
2. Remove stains from the garage floor or driveway
The concrete in your driveway or garage is porous and prone to stains. If oil from vehicle fluids such as antifreeze and grease falls on the concrete, it leaves traces or stains. The driveway can also be stained by rust, mildew, mold or fungus. Therefore, first remove the stains when cleaning your driveway or garage floor. The easiest way to clean oil stains is to cover the stained areas with a desiccant. Leave it there for a day and then scrub the stain with a detergent. Alternatively, you can use an oil stain remover from a household or auto parts store. To remove stubborn rust stains from your driveway or garage, you need wood bleach. Apply it to the stain and leave it on for a few minutes. Scrub it off the concrete and rinse the area. If you have tire marks on a sealed garage floor or a concrete driveway, it is best to scrub them off with a degreaser, chemical stripper or solvent.
3. Clean your house sides with a pressure washer
Most people in Los Angeles use pressurized laundry to clean the exterior of their homes. This cleaning method is very preferred due to its versatility. If you have one, you can use it to clean the various exterior surfaces of your home. To ensure that you clean the exterior panels of your home safely, make sure your pressure washer is set to the correct pressure. This depends on the material you have on the siding. Pressure washing the sidings of your home is not just about removing the dirt and grime that has accumulated there throughout the year. It's also about removing surface mold, algae, or moss that may have stained your walls. When used properly, a pressure washer can save you a lot of time that you would otherwise have spent cleaning the exterior of your home. With this equipment, you can not only clean sidings, but also effectively clean other outdoor areas, including porches, patios, patios, and walkways in your home.
4. Clean your outside of the window
Cleaning the outside of the window can be boring and demanding at the same time. However, it is a chore that you have to do at least twice a year depending on the weather in your area. If you live near a dirt road, you may need to clean several times to remove the dust that builds up on your windows. You can use warm soapy water and a squeegee to clean your windows. Alternatively, you can use a sponge to wipe off the dirt and a water horse.
Final thoughts
Life in a house with a clean interior and exterior is refreshing. However, cleaning the exterior parts of your home is not fun for most people. A lot is invested in cleaning the outside, and since the exercise is not done often, it may take some time to get some stains cleaned. Follow the four tips outlined above to effortlessly clean the exterior of your home.
