The chill in the air felt when autumn arrives is the signal to get your home’s exterior cleaned. Now that fall is upon us, there’s no time to waste. Cleaning is beneficial to the home’s appearance and structure. Let’s discuss why autumn is the perfect time to do this.

Preparing for Winter Weather

Gray skies, rainy days, and snowstorms are going to put your home’s exterior to the test. Clean curb appeal can withstand impending snow, rain, and freezing temperatures. A dirty outer appearance mixes rain and snow with lingering residue and debris. You won’t have another opportunity to clean the exterior until spring, and you’ll have more grime to remove then.

Revealing Imperfections

Any defects or damage hidden underneath a dirty exterior will be visible after a wash. You can see if the scuffs, dents, scratches, gaps, and holes are severe enough to merit repair. Sealed surfaces on the outside keep your home’s interior warm in the winter. A home with untended imperfections lets heat escape, causing you to spend more on energy to warm the house. That raises your monthly utility bill.

Removing Summer Residue

The summer heat and humidity get together with grime, dust, dirt, and debris to leave sticky stains behind. An exterior cleaning can remove this from walls, patios, decks, and open porches. Autumn leaves, branches, and twigs will slide off instead of sticking to siding. A power clean will also clear the debris from your gutters.

Removing Allergens, Mold, Mildew, and Plant Growth Buildup

Washing the exterior removes everything from mold and mildew clinging to your walls to plant growth growing up their sides. Moss and algae will not grow back after the exterior has been power washed. Pollen and other allergens can coat surfaces by the end of the summer season, but a good cleaning will blast them all away.

A Clean Canvas to Paint or Stain

Cleaning the exterior parts of the property removes loose, peeling paint that harbors residue and growth underneath. Once they’re dry, those surfaces become blank canvases to paint and stain again. Painters can easily scrape, fill in gaps, smooth them out with sandpaper, and apply primer. A fresh coat of paint sticks better on a clean surface. The same is true of wood finishes and stain on porches or decks.

An Inviting Backdrop for Seasonal Decor

With clean exterior surfaces, the focus can shift from blemishes that stand out to beautiful seasonal decor. A dirty outer appearance divides the attention between holiday decorations and the residue. Don’t put all that effort into decorating a dingy house. Clean it now so you can be proud of it later.

You could try cleaning the exterior yourself, but a cleaning professional can wash it without damaging it. Let professionals power wash your walls, wood fences, roofs, decks, patios, and driveways to make them bright and immaculate. For more information about power washing your home’s exterior, contact us at Turbo Power Washing in Sterling Heights, MI.