Before summer: the exterior cleaning checklist for your home
Spring is the best time to get the outside of your home in order, before the barbecues, the visitors and the heat. Here is the full checklist.
1. Patio and entrance
This is where dirt and moss show the most. A wash restores the look and takes away the slippery floor. Take care with Portuguese pavement: never acid. See patios and pavements.
2. Facade
Green film and pollution age the house. Especially important if you are going to sell or rent. See facade washing.
3. Roof
Moss on the roof does the most damage in the medium term. Cleaning before summer prevents problems the following winter. See roof cleaning.
4. Terrace and balcony
For safe barbecues, without slippery surfaces. See terraces and decks.
5. Walls, garage and bins
Walls with green film, a garage with oil and bins that smell: the “forgotten” ones that make a difference. For condominiums, see the guide to responsibility and cost.
Do it all at once
Combining services in the same visit saves trips and time. Calculate the price of each area in 60 seconds, guide price.