We all wish to have a perfect outdoor space, but that requires a lot of work. Cleaning and maintaining your outdoor space is not an easy task, but it will give you and your family a lovely area to spend time there when the weather is nice. You want to keep your outdoor living area as clean as possible not only when having friends over, but also to prevent getting dirt inside your home. Here are tips on how to keep your outdoor space perfectly clean.
Cleaning the patio furniture
Having clean outdoor furniture is the first thing that will instantly make your outdoor space look nicer. Best way to clean it is with 1 teaspoon of biodegradable dishwashing detergent and 1 tablespoon of borax mixed in with warm water and using a soft sponge to gently clean the surfaces of your furniture. In case some of your patio seats are made of canvas or similar material, you should remove them and toss them into the washing machine to clean them perfectly.
Cleaning the grill and fire pit
Having your friends over for a barbecue party and sitting down around a fire pit when it gets a bit colder in the evening in your amazing backyard may seem like a movie scene turned into a reality. But you need to make sure that both the grill and the fire pit are perfectly clean and working properly before you invite your guest over. Cleaning the grill is not as hard as it may seem at first, some baking soda and lemon juice will do the trick. Same goes for the fire pit, just make sure if your fire pit is wood-burning that you clean out the ashes first.
Water the grass
Having a vibrant green grass in your outdoor living space gives everything an extra wow factor. But maintaining the grass area to look fresh, especially during summer time, requires frequent watering and for that, you need the equipment. People in Australia that are known for their beautiful green lawns rely on the best water hoses in Australia not only for regular watering of their grass areas but also for cleaning patios, decks etc. using a pressure wash. In order to keep it clean looking, besides hydrating your grass you also need to trim it often to make it easy to walk on. You can even plant some flowers in your yard to make it even more aesthetically pleasing.
Clean the glass
One of the aspects of having a perfectly clean looking outdoor space is cleaning the outsides of your home windows and all the glass that you have as your yard decor. With a mixture of water, white vinegar and a bit of liquid dish soap, wiping down all the glass you have with a soft sponge will be a piece of cake. Once you’ve finished you can go over it once again with a dry, soft cloth and make it extra clean and shiny.
Clean and maintain your outdoor rug
Having a handmade rug in your outdoor space is very popular and it can be an amazing decor piece in your yard, but there are some things to have in mind when it comes to keeping that rug looking perfect. First of all, have in mind the location where you’ll place it since that will determine how long will it last. For example putting it in a place where it will be walked on often or in a place where it will get wet all the time, will make it harder to keep it looking nice. Moreover, the material of which the rug is made plays a big role as well, from natural to synthetic materials, it’s important to choose the one that will work the best for you, depending on where you plan to place it. Cleaning the rug can be done in many ways as well, but the most effective one would be to vacuum it first and then clean it with a sponge using soap and water.
Cleaning the patio and deck
Cleaning the patio can start once you move all of your outdoor furniture and decor pieces. First, sweep the patio and deck to move any dirt and grime before turning on the hose. Then depending on the material your patio and deck are made off, it’s time for cleaning. Patios and decks made of wood are maybe the hardest to clean and you shouldn’t use a power washer or any type of acidic cleaners since it can damage the wood, instead get an eco-friendly cleaner. If concrete was your material of choice for patio and deck, you can simply mix dish soap and hot water and use it as your cleaning solution. Take a broom and the cleaner you made and start working, area by area and once you’ve done, go over it lightly with a hose to get rid of any extra soap. If your patio and deck are made of stone or brick, once again you don’t want to power wash it since it will ruin the stone. You can clean it with warm water and dish soap using a soft sponge or soft-bristled nylon push broom for harder stains. Once everything is clean and dry, put your furniture and decor back in its place.
Yes, cleaning your outdoor living area can be a hard task, but once you see the end result it will all be worth it. Once you have your sparkling clean patio and backyard ready, you can invite your friends to dinner in your wonderful yard or even make a fabulous daytime or evening party. Not to mention that spending time with family outdoors will be even more special as well.
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