10 Outdoor Spring Cleaning Projects
Spring cleaning isn’t exciting for most of us. But it is important. As the winter end and we start looking forward to spring, something within us tells us to get our homes in order by cleaning, organizing and throwing away things we’ve hoarded over the winter months.
But who says spring cleaning is limited to the interior of your house?
The exterior of your home could probably use some refreshing after a cold, wet winter, too!
It’s Time For Home Exterior Cleaning
Here are home exterior cleaning projects that will drastically improve the curb appeal of your home in Inglewood, and, even more important, will provide much-needed care and maintenance that will save you a lot of money in years to come.
1. Gutter Cleaning
Spring is the best time of year to clean your gutters, because so many of leaves and debris collect during the fall and winter months. The pollen count is at its highest during the spring, making a mess in your gutters and downspouts if they aren’t cleaned.
Plus, pests and animals are searching for places to build their homes during spring, so having your gutters cleaned will help stop an infestation in your home.
Gutter cleaning will consist of cleaning the inside of your gutters, removing mold, mildew and stains and restoring them to a like-new appearance.
2. Window Cleaning
Residential window cleaning is essential for spring cleaning. First floor windows shouldn’t give you too much of a problem, but second and third floor windows are a bit trickier to reach.
Cleaning windows by hand is a tough chore, and 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 way to get the panes and the outer frame nice and clean.
3. Pressure Washing
You don’t want clean gutters and clean windows on a dirty house. Which means you are going to want to pressure wash your home too!
Pressure washing is fast, effective and doesn’t cost too much. You can clean your house, outdoor furniture, patios, porches and walkways with not too much effort. It will eliminate dirt and mud so they won’t permanently stain your home, and you can also stop the spread of mold, mildew and allergens.
4. Driveway Cleaning
Clearing off your driveway and giving it a good cleaning may seem strange because you will still be driving on it, but, a clean, well-cared for driveway can increase the curb appeal of your home.
A professional pressure washer will do wonders for driveway cleaning, whether it’s concrete, asphalt, stone or some other material. Also consider adding a gravel or mulch border to your driveway to really help it pop!
5. Patio Cleaning
Your patio gets the most use during the summer months, so it is easy to forget about it during the winter since you aren’t doing any outdoor entertaining, leisure or grilling. Your patio might be in rough shape the first time you walk onto it in the spring.
Soap and water – and a little hard work – are sometimes be enough for patio cleaning, but if you notice signs of mold or algae, you might need to consider a more aggressive option, like professional power washing, to ensure that friends and family can safely enjoy your patio all summer.
6. Roof Cleaning
Mold and moss are typical roof issues in Inglewood. While you’re cleaning the exterior of your home, it’s a great time to clean your roof too, but you will need to use a different method than what you use for most of your home’s exterior.
If you start to notice streaks on your roof, algae is probably the cause. Moss is pretty obvious, too. These particles can’t be scrubbed off shingles, nor can you pressure wash the roof of your home. Both of these methods will destroy the shingles on your roof.
The ideal course of action for roof cleaning is to spray the shingles with a half-bleach, half-water mixture and then let it sit. This mixture will kill all organisms on your roof without reducing its lifespan.
7. Clean up the Front
The front of your home is likely what most people see, so make the best impression possible for visitors, neighbors and for yourself! Returning home to a beautiful exterior will instantly improve your day, and will probably encourage you to spend more time outdoors.
You can clean your front porch with soap and water or a good pressure wash. Clean cobwebs and dirt off of the front door, and think about painting it for a really fresh look! Clean forgotten areas including the porch ceiling, light fixtures and ceiling fans, too.
8. Organize Garden Tools
You’ll probably be spending more time outdoors, so spring is a wonderful time to organize whatever you will need for outdoor chores.
Yard tools and pool care equipment need to all have a specific place outside your home – 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 allows you to appreciate the exterior of your home so much more throughout the time of year when you spend the most time outdoors.
9. Lawn Care & Landscaping
Your lawn, trees and garden bushes can make a big impact on the look of your home.
Kill weeds near your flower beds and walkways, till up places where you’ll be planting in the future and brush off walkways. You can also spray pre-emergent weed poison to make yard maintenance easier on yourself throughout the next few months. Trim all the bushes too.
10. Clean the Grill
After being unused for several months, your grill could use a good cleaning, too. Leftover grease and food particles from your grill are unappetizing, but they can also make you and your family sick.
Wipe it down to remove leftover 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 detergent or degreaser.
You could probably finish these jobs after a few weekends but it is going to be a lot of hard work. Instead, give us a call! offers professional home exterior cleaning services for driveway cleaning, patio cleaning, pressure washing, roof cleaning and more!