Spring Has Sprung: Sprucing Up Your Home
Routine maintenance is important for protecting the exterior of your home. Over time, dirt, grime,mold and algae begin to collect on exterior surfaces. Cleaning the exterior of a house makes your home look better and restores exterior surfaces. More importantly, proper cleaning removes the base for molds and algae to grow on your home. Often people see discoloration as dirt and they don’t realize that there is a growing organism on their home. Russ Rupert, Owner of Clearview Window Washing Service.
The Pressure’s On
The best way to remove the grime, mold and algae is to pressure wash your home, deck or sidewalks with the proper chemicals to clean the siding, soffits and other exterior surfaces, and to destroy the growing organisms.
People often make the mistake of assuming the pressure washer is what removes the materials from the siding. However, the correct chemical treatment is what is needed to remove the dirt and growing matter. With the right application, a garden hose can do the job. Without the right chemical and bleach mixture, the living organisms may not die and could grow back.
Window To The Future: The Other Exterior Concern
According to Rupert, many people like to have their windows cleaned in the spring when the weather turns warmer. It preps the windows for the summer and lets the sun shine in, which most people appreciate after a long winter.
Along with treating the windows, homeowners get great benefits from having professional window cleaners maintain their windows. The things homeowners most often mention to Rupert include:
Time/Convenience—Warm weather in Wisconsin is limited and many people would rather spend time on the golf course, travelling or even gardening. Washing windows and cleaning siding is just not enjoyable for people and use up warm weather time.
Quality—Homeowners regularly tell us they use professional window cleaners because the quality of the clean is better. Home remedies such as paper towels, newspaper and ammonia tend to leave streaks and do not remove all of the dirt and grime that builds on the face of the window. Proper equipment and technique is needed to obtain the best results.
Safety—Climbing up and down a ladder and stretching for difficult to reach areas can be a safety issue. Most homeowners do not have the proper equipment to do every task safely. Where it becomes an issue is with injuries from awkward stretching and even falling. This is especially true with any home having a second floor or windows that are difficult to reach.
Increased Efficiency—While not much of an issue in the summer months, in cooler weather, having clear windows allows more sun in for warming your home and lowering your heating bill.
Spring is a perfect time to pressure wash the exterior of your home and clean your windows. These simple steps will do wonders for protecting your investments. If you couple that with the convenience, time savings and safety, a professional window cleaner can make spring even more enjoyable.
