Your Spring Exterior Cleaning Checklist

Spring is the ideal time for exterior cleaning. Winter brings months of rain, frost, and organic debris, and by spring most hard surfaces have accumulated a winter's worth of moss, algae, and grime. Cleaning in spring sets your property up for the months ahead and ensures your outdoor spaces are clean and safe for use during the warmer months.

Start with gutters. Late winter is the peak period for gutter blockage, as autumn leaves have settled and decomposed, silt has accumulated, and any seeds that germinated over winter have started to grow. Clear gutters in early spring before the main growing season takes hold. While you're arranging the gutter clear, add fascia and soffit cleaning to the same visit.

Driveways and patios are next on the list. Winter moss and algae growth is at its most extensive by spring, and surfaces are likely to be slippery after months of wet weather. A professional clean in April or May transforms your outdoor spaces ready for summer use. Completing the clean in spring also gives any sealant treatment time to cure before summer use.