Have you ever heard of spring cleaning? In fact, it concerns both the interior and exterior of your home. As the warmer weather begins to return gradually during this season, it’s a good time to carry out regular maintenance, such as washing the facade and windows, or cleaning roofs and gutters.
Why clean the outside of your home?
First and foremost, the exterior of the house must be cleaned to maintain its aesthetic appeal. However, this is primarily a safety issue, for the following reasons:
- Mould or fungus that accumulates on the facade can weaken the entire structure and shorten the building’s lifespan.
- Clogged gutters can lead to serious water infiltration problems, damaging exterior and interior walls. It also represents a health risk for the occupants and the structure.
Spring cleaning is also a good opportunity to inspect the entire exterior of the house for any damage. That way, you can carry out repairs before the damage gets any worse.
What should you do during spring cleaning?
When cleaning the outside of your home in the spring, remember to :
- Inspect the roof for winter damage (snow and/or ice build-up). You’ll also need to remove any dead leaves or other dirt.
- Inspect and clean gutters to ensure smooth water flow when the rainy season arrives.
- Inspect and clean the front of the house to restore the walls to their original color and remove any mold and dirt that has accumulated over the year. If the walls are still in good condition, high-pressure washing is recommended. A professional will be able to tell you if this is the right option for you.
- Clean windows.
Should I call in a professional to clean my home’s exterior in spring?
Cleaning the outside of a house may seem easy, but it’s dangerous. Most of these jobs involve working at height, exposing you to the risk of falling, with varying degrees of severity. What’s more, it’s always a good idea to call in a technician for routine inspections and façade cleaning, as this is a delicate operation.
That’s why we recommend that you entrust the exterior cleaning of your home to a professional who has the skills and equipment needed to carry out the job safely, without damaging the structure, and quickly.
Entrust us with your exterior cleaning
At Entretien Squidgee, we offer eavestrough cleaning, pressure washing and window cleaning services in Montreal, on the North Shore and on the South Shore. We put at your disposal qualified and serious professionals who master their trade to carry out the missions in complete safety. And in the event of an incident, we’re covered by $2 million in liability insurance. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information. Finally, we remind you that you can obtain a free quote by filling in the online form on our website.
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