Exterior Cleaning Maintenance Checklist in Cecil-Bishop, PA

Exterior cleaning maintenance checklist

Siding

Every month

• Look over shaded walls for green or black growth and spot-clean small patches early

Every season

• Rinse pollen and dust off with a garden hose after the heaviest pollen season
• Check that sprinklers aren't spraying the walls
• Trim shrubs and branches so walls can dry

Every year

• Plan a house wash (soft wash) every 1-2 years, or yearly on damp, shaded or coastal homes
• Check caulk around windows and doors before washing

Roof

Every season

• Look at the roof from the ground for new black streaks, moss or lichen
• Clear branches and leaf piles off the roof

Every year

• Trim trees that shade the roof
• Plan a roof soft wash every 3-5 years, or when streaks come back

Deck

Every month

• Sweep leaves and debris off the deck and out of the gaps between boards

Every season

• Move planters and mats so wet spots can dry
• Do the water-drop test on wood: if water soaks in instead of beading, the finish is wearing out

Every year

• Clean the deck with a wood or composite cleaner at low pressure
• Check for loose boards, popped nails and soft spots
• Restain or reseal wood every 2-3 years, or when the water-drop test fails

Fence

Every season

• Pull plants and vines away from the fence
• Adjust sprinklers that hit the fence

Every year

• Clean the fence every 1-2 years (yearly for white vinyl)
• Check posts and rails for rot, rust or looseness

Driveway and walkways

Every month

• Sweep or blow off leaves, dirt and grass clippings
• Blot fresh oil drips with cat litter or an absorbent right away

Every season

• Sweep fertilizer granules off concrete right after spreading so they don't leave rust spots
• In freezing climates, rinse off deicing salt residue once winter ends

Every year

• Pressure wash concrete once a year, or more often in shade
• Reseal concrete every few years, depending on the sealer

Pavers

Every month

• Sweep and pull weeds from the joints before they spread

Every season

• Top up joint sand where it has washed out

Every year

• Clean pavers every 1-2 years
• Reseal every 2-4 years, after re-sanding the joints

Pool deck

Every month

• Rinse and sweep the deck, especially around drains and the coping

Every season

• Check for slippery green or black growth in shaded corners

Every year

• Clean the pool deck once or twice a year
• Reseal pavers, stamped concrete or travertine as the sealer requires

Gutters

Every season

• Clean gutters out in late fall after leaves drop, and again in spring
• Check that downspouts drain away from the foundation

Every year

• Brighten the outside of the gutters (tiger stripes) with a house wash every 1-2 years
• Check for sagging sections and leaking seams

A few minutes a month keeps growth and stains from setting in, and makes the professional cleanings easier and cheaper. Intervals are general; homes in humid, shaded or coastal spots need attention more often. The cleaning frequency tool adjusts them for your climate.

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