Patio Cleaning Tips for the Cool Summer Nights

Spread out tasks among all the family members, which will make everything easier. Take into account all the places and objects that should be cleaned. There is plenty of garden junk after the first harvest at the end of summer and some garden cleanup is always recommended.

Clean the gutters and check out the vents of the house. Get a torch or some sort of a portable light. A tall ladder should be perfect for the job. Check out the condition of the rooftop and the crowns of the trees that are adjacent to the house. Do some trimming of the trees with the most invasive leaves and branches in such a way that they are not any more a problem during the strongest winds and the bad weather.

A great idea is to do it twice – in the beginning of the patio cleaning and as one of the last steps of the process. The first hosing should help get rid of the bigger junk and loose particles, which will prevent spreading dirt during the other tasks. Use a detergent during the last hosing or even a sponge to clean all the stains and the most persistent dirt on the wooden deck of the patio. Jet washing is also a good option.

Do a small reorganization by changing the places of the pots. This simple exercise will give you a completely new look of your patio, while in the meantime you can enhance the productivity of the veggies if you place the pots in the perfect spots that receive more sunlight during the day.

Leaf collection is another essential task, as there would be plenty of fallen leaves and branches from the tree trimming. Use a rake or a broom to sweep the junk from the patio and the adjacent areas.

Clean the patio furnishings with a simple cloth, sponge or another soft fabric, and an all-purpose detergent. Use special detergents that will help get rid of the rust from the metal surfaces of some objects, as well as protect the garden furnishings from the weather conditions.

Or else, you can make decorative baskets and hang them on the walls of the patio. Another great tip is to start your own modular garden right on the walls of the patio, which will give you a nice natural shade during the days, when the plants grow.

Inspect them for rust, scratched edges, bent and broken parts. Some small repairs are often necessary, but the cool of the night is the right moment to do it in the mid-summer.

If you can’t handle all the garden junk and rubbish yourself, call a garden clearance company for the job. Schedule the pick-up service for the most appropriate time of the day – for example, in the early morning when it’s still cool outdoors.