The weather has been absolutely gorgeous this week, a sure sign that Spring is on its way! This is the perfect time to prep your outdoor space for the coming season. Even before the first flowers bloom, you can take steps to prepare your outdoor space or patio for the warm days ahead. Check out the simple below projects that are perfect to tackle on bright and sunny days:
- Power Wash the Deck or Patio: Whether you have a stone patio or a wood deck, it’s common for winter to leave all kinds of surface debris. So before you pull out the patio furniture you’ve had in storage, give the area a good scrub. Whether you purchase a pressure washer or rent one for the day, power wash the surface of your outdoor space to remove leaves and debris that have collected there.
- Scrub Down Furniture and Cushions: Just like you clean your home’s outdoor surface areas, you also need to scrub your outdoor furniture. Freshen up your furniture by wiping them down Plastic furniture is easy to clean with warm water, vinegar and dish soap. Wicker can be wiped with a warm cloth, and aluminum furniture is easy to clean with hot water and vinegar mixed in a spray bottle. If you have an outdoor rug, don’t forget to shake it out and vacuum it!
- Pull Out the Flower Pots: It’s almost time to plant flowers again, filling your yard with color! Take out your flower pots and scrub them thoroughly with a sponge and hot water. Be sure not to use any chemicals or soaps that could possibly contaminate the soil that will be placed inside when they’re ready for use.
- Get the Grill Ready: It’ll be grilling season before you know it, so bring the grill out of hibernation. Use a wire brush or scraper to get rid of charred food stuck to the grates or soak grates in hot, soapy water for a half hour before scrubbing with steel wool. When you start using your grill again, try to spray oil on the grills before cooking. This will make cleanup a breeze.
Using these tips to to prep your deck or patio for the warmer months, you can begin making the most of outdoor enjoyment as soon as possible. If you need any extra help getting things prepped for the coming months, give us a call, we can tailor our services to help get your outdoor space into tip-top shape!
