What are the best times to clean your house

1. When are the best times to clean your house? Cleaning is one of life’s necessary evils — hardly any of us like to do it, but most of us know we have to. It’s simple: a clean space is a healthy space, it’s better to look at, and also more likely to deal with wear and tear. How to clean is one thing, but when to clean is another, especially with exterior cleaning that bears the brunt of bad weather and wildlife. Do we clear the guttering regularly or leave it until it’s full? Is cleaning windows in the winter asking for trouble? To put your mind at ease, we’re going to use our 30+ years’ combined experience in the trade to give you some answers.

2. Driveway The entrance to your home is often its showpiece. It’s the first thing visitors see when they arrive, so it’s essential that they see a nice, clean space instead of one overgrown with weeds and littered with junk. When to clean it, though, is a complicated question. As a rule of thumb, an annual deep clean is usually enough for most driveways. This helps to stop dirt and grime from setting into the cracks and also removes lichen. However, if you have trees on or around your drive, or on a busy road where you’re subject to spray, then bi-annually is a safer bet. As for time of year, the spring is the best time, as it lets you get rid of the leaves and clutter from the previous autumn and winter. Windows The $10,000 dollar question - just how often should we clean our windows? It’s something our customers ask us a lot, and it’s down to personal choice. However, we’d say roughly once a month. This is frequent enough to keep the grime levels low, and not so often that it takes too much of your precious time and/or money. One thing many people forget is to wash the inside of windows, which is just as important as outside. Also, there are some spots that are incredibly difficult to reach without an extendable ladder — professionals are your best bet for this.

3. Decking & Patio When summer rolls around, a nice patio or decking area is perfect for enjoying a drink al fresco, so it’s best to clean it in May or June, right? Well, doing it earlier, in March or April, means you get to enjoy those sunny spring days we’ve had a lot of in recent years. Also, April showers help to wash off bits of mud and dirt without the intrusion of autumn leaves. We say go for an annual deep clean — the hot water DOFF cleaner, as used by Pro Team, is your best bet — backed up by regular sweeping and light cleaning. Roof & Gutters Once again, your location will determine this one. Properties that sit under a canopy of trees may find that a clear roof or gutter becomes dirty again after a month, while others can go for years without it becoming a hazard. Either way, it’s good to keep an eye on them, but instead of going up there yourself to have a look around, get a professional to take a look. Pro Team Cleaning, for example, provides a free quote for a roof clean, as well as a free gutter and fascia clean thrown in for good measure. So to sum up: if they’re filthy, blocked, and possibly dangerous, get them cleaned. And try to avoid the winter if you do it yourself, although at PTC we’re happy to work all year round. Check out our website to take advantage of this deal at www.proteamcleaning.co.uk.