Fall is a beautiful time of year in Austin, and it keeps your ATX maid service hopping as people prepare for seasonal gatherings and more time with the windows closed. While the friendly folks at It’s Cleaning Time can handle your autumn cleaning needs, there are more steps you should take to get your home ready for winter. Check them out below:
Roof and siding inspection – Nobody wants to be dealing with structural repairs during the coldest months of the year, so get ahead of any potential problems now! Take a walk around your home and look for cracks and holes in your siding, or any issues in your brick, stone, or wood. If you can’t get up onto you roof safely, use a pair of binoculars to do a visual inspection from the ground. If you can get up on your roof safely, so much the better. Keep a lookout for loose, damaged, or missing shingles and places that debris, such as leaves may have built up. If you don’t feel comfortable fixing any problems you find, call a professional before the weather turns.
Clean your gutters – Gutters keep your home safe and dry by funneling water away from the sides of your home and its foundation, but they can’t do their job if they’re clogged by leaves, birds’ nests, and other outdoor debris. It’s not too hard to clean gutters yourself, but it does require the ability to stand safely on a ladder. If you’re unsure or you’re just super busy this time of year, find a professional to clean your gutters for you.
Care for outdoor furniture – Whether you’re putting your outdoor furniture away for the season or leaving it in place, it’s a good idea to give all your pieces a good cleaning this time of year. Remove and clean any cushions, and give the furniture a throrough wash and dry.
Fall landscaping inspection – Take a good look at the plants you have around the outside of your home. Check the state of your tree branches – make sure they’re sturdy and not likely to break any time soon, and make sure they’re far enough away from your home and any power lines so they won’t cause damage if they do break unexpectedly. Trim any bushes, shrubs, or flowers that need a little extra attention before cold weather rolls in. If you have any bulbs that need to be planted so they’ll come up in the spring, now’s the time to take care of that chore. Some lawns really need a fall fertilizer to protect them from winter damage (and prevent weeds in the spring!), so speak to someone at your local garden store to find out if this makes sense for your home.
Clean, maintain, and organize your spring and summer tools – One of the worst things an Austin homeowner can realize when the weather gets warm is that they have no idea where their lawnmower, trimmer, hedge clippers, and other outdoor maintenance tools are, or that these items have become rusty and dull over the winter. Take some time now to care for these items so they’re ready to go on the first warm day next year!
It’s Cleaning Time serves a multitude of customers in the Austin area. Call today to find out how we can make the fall and winter months cleaner and more comfortable in your family’s home!
