Summer is a great
time to throw open your windows, roll up your sleeves and get your house in
order. Great summer home cleaning tips always start with an open window
to let in fresh air. It is a good idea, then, to begin your summer
cleaning session with clean windows and window screens. Also, summer is a
slow time for cleaning and home maintenance companies. Now is a good time
to schedule furnace maintenance in advance of the winter cold or hire someone
to clean your gutters or repair roof shingles.
One of the most
basic summer home cleaning tips is to get your outdoor living areas in
order. Start with clean patio doors and make sure you check the track
areas for built up grime. Then, sweep off any hard surface patio areas
and think about renting a pressure washer or hiring a maintenance company to
pressure wash walkways, drives, and patios. Additionally, it is important
to check all children’s play equipment for wear and tear. Tighten loose
bolts where necessary and cover them with plastic protectors to prevent injury.
Another important
summer home cleaning tip is maintenance of your sprinkler systems and outdoor
lighting. Replace any broken or fractured sprinkler heads and add new
ones in newly planted beds or areas that require more water. Inspect your
outdoor lighting for burned out bulbs and cracked casings and make sure all
lights are pointed in the appropriate spots.
Summer is also a
time to be aware of outdoor painting chores. An important summer home
cleaning tip is to check any decking for wear and tear and replace warped or
split planks. Make sure all nail heads are countersunk in all decking
areas and then determine whether you need to paint or stain. Painting and
staining outdoor areas before the harsh winter weather will add to the
longevity of your outdoor wood.
One final summer
home cleaning tip: after all the work is done, make sure you take some
time to sit down with a cold drink and admire all of your hard work!
