10 Outdoor Spring Cleaning Projects

Spring cleaning isn’t always exciting for many of us. But it is important. As the holidays and winter come to an end and we start looking forward to spring, something inside of us pushes us to get our homes in order by cleaning, organizing and getting rid of things we’ve collected over the winter months.

But who says spring cleaning is limited to the interior of a house?
The outside of your house could probably use some tidying up after a cold, dreary winter, too!

It’s Time For Home Exterior Cleaning

Here are home exterior cleaning projects that will drastically improve the curb appeal of your house in Johns Creek, and, more importantly, will offer much-needed care and maintenance that will save you money in years ahead.

1. Gutter Cleaning

Spring is the ideal time of year to clean out your gutters, because so many of leaves and debris collect in the fall and winter months. The pollen count is at its highest in the spring, making a big mess in your gutters if they aren’t properly cleaned.

Plus, pests and critters are searching for places to build homes in spring, so having your gutters cleaned out will help stop an infestation in your home.

Gutter cleaning consists of cleaning the inside and outside of your gutters, removing mold, mildew, stains and restoring them to a like-new appearance.

2. Window Cleaning

Exterior window cleaning is a must for spring cleaning. Ground floor windows won’t give you much of a headache, but second and third floor windows are a bit trickier to reach.

Cleaning windows by hand is an exhausting chore, and will require a lot of tools, not to mention going up and down a ladder! A soft wash or professional cleaning of your home’s windows is the perfect solution to get the panes and the outer frame nice and clean.

3. Pressure Washing

You do not want clean gutters and clean windows on a dirty house. That means you will want to pressure wash your house too!

Pressure washing is quick, effective and affordable. You can pressure clean your house, patio furniture, concrete patios, wood and stone porches and walkways with very little effort. It will knock off 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 driveway and giving it a deep cleaning may seem strange because you will still be driving on it, but actually, a clean, well-cared for driveway can increase the curb appeal of your house.

A professional pressure washing service will do wonders when it comes to driveway cleaning, whether it is pavement, asphalt, brick or another material. Also consider adding a gravel or mulch border to your driveway to really make it pop!

5. Patio Cleaning

Your patio probably gets the most use throughout the summer months, so it’s easy to overlook it in the winter when you aren’t doing a lot of outdoor entertaining, leisure or grilling. Your patio might be in pretty rough condition the first time you walk onto it in the spring.

Soap and water – and a little muscle – can sometimes be enough for patio cleaning, but if there are signs of mold or algae, you need to consider a more serious option, like professional power washing, to guarantee that friends and family can enjoy your patio all summer.

6. Roof Cleaning

Algae and moss are typical roof issues in Johns Creek. While you’re cleaning the outside of your house, it is a great time to pressure clean your roof too, but you will need to use a different method than the one you use for most of your home’s exterior cleaning.

If you start to see streaks on your roof, algae is most likely the cause. Moss is fairly obvious, too. These contaminants can’t be scrubbed off shingles, nor can you pressure wash the roof. Both of these methods will ruin the shingles on your roof.

The best course of action for roof cleaning is to mist the shingles with a half-water, half-bleach mixture and let it sit. This mixture will kill any organisms on your roof without reducing its lifespan.

7. Clean 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 possible for visitors, neighbors and for yourself! Returning home to a well-maintained exterior will instantly improve your day, and will even inspire you to spend more time outdoors.

You can clean your porch with soap 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 fresh look! Clean unnoticed areas including the porch ceiling, light fixtures and ceiling fans, too.

8. Organize Outdoor Tools

You will be spending more time outside, so spring is an excellent opportunity to organize the things you will need for outdoor chores.

Gardening tools as well as pool care equipment need to all have an exact area outside your house – a place 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 outside of your house so much more during the time of year when you spend the most time outdoors.

9. Lawn Care & Landscaping

Your lawn, trees and garden bushes make a big impact on the look of your house.

Eliminate weeds near the exterior of your flower beds and walkways, till up places where you will be planting in the future and sweep off walkways. You can also 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 also make you and your family sick.

Wet it down to get rid of ash, then scrub the grates with a plastic scrubber or grill brush (so you do not leave behind particles that can sometimes get into food) and a basic 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! Johns Creek Pressure Washing offers professional residential exterior cleaning services for patio cleaning, roof cleaning, driveway cleaning, pressure washing and more!