It’s True: Cleaner Is Better! More Valuable, Too

So, get the most enjoyment possible from the hard-earned investment in your home. And remember: it’s way more than money. People talk about how power washing can improve the value of your home – in fact, the National Association of Realtors estimates that simply by soft washing your home’s exterior, you will increase its value by from $10,000 to $15,000. That’s an exceptional return on investment, and it’s important to keep in the back of your mind for when that day comes but, unless you are planning to relocate sometime soon, it’s really not relevant. No, the value I am talking about is the satisfaction you can realize every day by using and enjoying the features and facilities of your home. So, clean up and get your place back in shape for the Summer and ready for your guests. It can be an imposing job, but if you break the effort into pieces, it is much more manageable and far less intimidating. You might want to focus your efforts on the most popular outside elements like:

Outdoor Kitchens

If you are fortunate enough to have cooking and dining facilities in your backyard, you know how not fun it is to get them in order for the coming entertainment season. De-greasing cook surfaces, removing last year’s residue from countertops and appliances, and just ratcheting up the level of “clean” will make your surroundings more enjoyable and more inviting for you, your family, and your friends. While not much fun to perform ourselves, finding an experienced provider makes this a straightforward and uneventful process.

Porches, Patios, and Decks

These are often the first things you will see as you approach the house or look out one of your windows. They are usually also prime candidates for seasonal cleansing. Beyond regular wear and tear, these are somewhat susceptible to unsightly mildew and even mold. Experience and expertise are both essential for cleaning these, as the wrong choice of cleanser or equipment can potentially and seriously damage the surface that hides under the dirt.

Gutters, Siding, and Even the Roof

Gutter cleaning and maintenance never seems to go out of season, but in addition to those, the façade of your home is paramount and keeping it sparkling is key to enjoying your home and your property. Overloaded and clogged gutters almost always lead to damage to your home. Water, every building’s worst enemy, seeks entry into, over, and behind the outside protective elements of your house. Gutters are designed to capture the water and lead it away from the building. Clogged, sagging gutters don’t work correctly and they seem to almost help the water find its way. Where water goes, structural damage seems not too far behind. In addition to the structural criticality of gutter cleaning, your home’s roof and siding are also good Spring-cleaning targets.

Keep in mind that the variety of roofing and siding materials that are currently available can present a significant challenge to the DIY-er or inexperienced power washing operator. While “the DIY” in all of us can be a strong call, it is often better to stay off the ladders and hire a professional. As in many facets of life, hiring proven expertise can be a much better investment than “flying blind” on your own or hiring the least expensive contractor available. Either one often turns out to be an unwise blunder.

Walkways, Driveways, and the Hardscape

Whether concrete, blacktop, stone, or other material your home’s hardscape is a prime candidate for Spring cleaning. Surprisingly enough, even the look of a gravel driveway can be improved with cleaning. In addition to the surfaces themselves, hardscape cracks, seams, and joints are highly susceptible to the ravages of mildew, mold, and intrusive and unwelcome “greenery” (the variety of growth that seems to magically appear in cracks and seams).

From driveway grease and oil stains to mildew on bricks and columns, your home’s hardscape appearance can be degraded by time and seasons – and it can quickly be refreshed and renewed with the appropriate care. Again, as with most power washing engagements, experience, expertise, and equipment are key to obtaining a good result.

Outdoor And Lawn Furniture

The Winter can be brutal to your outdoor and lawn furniture. Rain, snow, sleet, and extreme temperature swings like we experience here in Monmouth County, NJ take a heavy toll on outdoor furniture. If you are eating or simply relaxing in the fresh air, clean furniture adds an extra dimension to your enjoyment – not to mention your guests. Whether tables and chairs, chaise lounges and occasional pieces, or upholstered items with cushions, Spring Cleaning your outdoor furniture is key to long lasting

Spring Power Washing in Monmouth County

If outdoor entertaining and simply enjoying your own homestead are on your calendar for this Summer, then Spring power washing in Monmouth County, outside is just as important as Spring Cleaning inside. Don’t forget that there is an easy way and a hard way to accomplish your goal.

All Clean Exteriors stands ready to apply our expertise, experience, and the latest equipment to your property’s makeover! Contact us online or call today at 732-570-4923.