Spring Cleaning Made Easy - Tips and Tricks To Spruce Up Your Home This Season

We'll just say it, a home and yard is a lot to keep up with! Marking an annual time to work through the big projects is a great way to keep on top of things, so you don’t end up overwhelmed with a house that’s overgrown and falling apart. 

Spring cleaning is the perfect time to get rid of the clutter and freshen up the look and feel of the home. It is synonymous with out with the old, in with the new. But Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be a chore, with a few tips and tricks tasks that you once dreaded may now be seen as a welcome sign of the spring season that’s well on its way. 

1. Clear Out Gutters

Gutters are the first line of defense against costly water damage, so make sure to get in there and clean out any debris with the powerful jet setting of a cleaning nozzle. While you’re up there, check for cracks in the gutter seams and scrape out old caulking before drying the area thoroughly. Add new sealing to keep water from getting behind the gutters and rotting out siding.

2. Thoroughly Wash Windows

Cleaning windows is an ideal cloudy-day activity, as direct sunlight will provoke streaks. Tackle screens first, taking them off and soaking them. Use a garden hose to fill a child’s wading pool then scrub them with a soft brush on a flat surface. To prevent damage, rinse screens using the fine mist setting of a cleaning nozzle. Next move to the glass windows and use window-cleaner before rinsing. Be sure to dry windows right after with an absorbent towel to prevent streaking.

3. Deep Clean Deck

Start working on the deck with a quick cleaning by spraying off any dirt and cobwebs. Then use a deck-cleaner (not bleach!) to clean off mildew stains, dirt and weather-beaten patches. Finish with a thorough wash before sealing or staining. Finally, apply a wood preservative to prevent water damage and discoloration.

4. Power Wash Siding
To help prevent mold and mildew, give siding and the garage door a wash-down. First, combine soap and water into a sprayer and then mix and apply to the exterior of the area that needs cleaning. Then, follow up the washing by spraying the siding with a power jet wand and the garage door with a cleaning nozzle. Work from the top-down to avoid spreading dirt down to already-cleaned areas.

5. Spray Down Outdoor Furniture

Take the time to spruce up outdoor furniture so it is ready to enjoy as soon as the days are warm enough. Remove cushions, washing them with soap and water, and give the furniture bases a good spray-down.

6. Easily Hose Down Cobwebs in Eaves

To avoid spiders and other critters from making a spring home in the eaves, spray the areas with a powerful jet setting on a nozzle. This may need to be repeated a time or two during the spring-summer season to keep pests away.

7. Scrub Garage Floors

Garage floors are often left out of the typical cleaning regime, but after a muddy or snowy winter, they likely could use a good scrubbing. Using a wide push broom, sweep away dirt, dust and debris. For regular cleaning and maintenance, a simple mixture of 1-gallon warm water mixed with one-third cup powdered laundry detergent is a great cleaning mix.