Spring Cleaning the Outside of Your House

Make sure your driveway and sidewalks are clean

• Sweep or vacuum the driveway and sidewalks.
• Use a leaf blower to remove leaves and debris from the lawn.
• Clean the garage floor.
• Clean the front door, which is often overlooked but can be quite dirty!

After all the snow and ice, your yard is probably looking pretty drab. There may be a ton of debris from windy storms, and there are probably a lot of mangled trees, weeds, and dying spots of grass that need some TLC.

Those hardscapes can get pretty nasty after a long winter of snow and ice. When everything starts thawing out, muddy water and debris pours onto walkways and patios, creating a filthy appearance. Grab your pressure washer and go to town on the hard surfaces. Sparkling clean walkways make your yard look instantly better.

Clean windows and doors

It's time to clean the windows. First, use a squeegee to clean windows. Then use a soft cloth to clean doors and frames. Clean screens with warm water and mild soap, then rinse them off before you hang them back up. They'll last longer if you do this regularly!

Clean windows inside and out so they sparkle when sunlight shines through them next time it rains--and maybe even allow more light into rooms that don't have much natural light during winter months!

If your windowsills are grimy, spray them with diluted bleach and let it sit for 5 minutes before wiping off with a damp cloth (or use an old toothbrush). Be careful not to get any of the bleach on other surfaces--it can discolor things like paint or wallpaper if you're not careful!

Compost leaves

To promote decomposition, mix leaves with grass clippings or other materials high in nitrogen. If possible, shred the leaves prior to composting. The smaller the size of the material, the faster it will decompose. It takes roughly two to four months for leaves to break down adequately enough in a compost pile or in a pile of their own.

It’s always surprising to see how much debris and garbage accumulates under all that snow. The first step on the list is to get all the rubbish out of the yard and into the trash bin. Collect any sticks and branches that have fallen under all that snow, and pick up any trash, pet messes, or other debris while you’re at it. This is also a good time to assess lawn ornaments and decor to determine if you want to keep it or haul it away.

Be gentle with plants and flowers

For plants and flowers, be gentle. Don't use chemicals on them unless you're sure that's what they need. If you do use chemicals, follow the directions on the label carefully and be careful not to damage plants or flowers as you apply them.

Trees and bushes add a lot of aesthetics to your yard, but they can easily become overgrown eyesores. Spring is the perfect time to trim back those beasts because they’re still bare and easy to work with. Snip off any branches that appear dead, are hovering over walkways, or are encroaching on the space and sunlight of other plants.

Have a plan for the trees, bushes and hedges

You can also clean up the outside of your house by making sure that trees, bushes and hedges are in good shape. This includes pruning them if they need it, trimming hedges and cutting back plants and flowers that have grown too tall or out of control. Remove dead leaves and branches from around the base of each plant (you don't want them to decay there), then sweep up any fallen branches or leaves.

Spring is the perfect time to get outside and give your home an exterior spring cleaning!

Spring is the perfect time to get outside and give your home an exterior spring cleaning! Spring cleaning can help you get organized for the summer, or simply make your house look great all year round.

If you're looking for ways to freshen up your home before summer hits, here are some tips: Declutter any clutter from inside or outside of the house. This includes old toys, clothes that no longer fit or interest you anymore, as well as other items that have accumulated over time in places like garages and sheds (think gardening tools). You'll feel better once everything is gone!

In conclusion, it's great to have a clean home! Spring is the perfect time to get outside and give your home an exterior spring cleaning. This can be done by making sure your driveway and sidewalks are clean, cleaning windows and doors, sweeping the roof, gutters and patio; as well as having a plan for trees, bushes and hedges.