Welcome to Week 22 of the Weekly Home Check

With summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time to refresh outdoor areas by cleaning the porch, windows, and siding.

A pressure washer can make the job easier—consider renting or buying one. If that’s not an option, no worries—a little elbow grease goes a long way!

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🏡 Washing the Porch

• Remove all furniture and plants then sweep, blow or power wash any loose debris and dust.
• Mix a solution of 1/4 cup dish soap with a gallon of warm water.
• Use a long-handled brush to scrub the porch thoroughly.
• Rinse the porch and allow it to dry before replacing your furniture and decor.

🪟 Cleaning the Windows

• Carefully remove window screens and set them aside.
• Spray the windows with a mixture of equal parts water and white vinegar. Wipe clean with a squeegee or microfiber cloth.
• For the hard to reach windows, use a window cleaner and garden hose.
• Rinse the screens and let them air dry before reinstalling.

🧽 Washing the Siding

• First become familiar with the type of siding you have. Most common are brick, vinyl, stucco and stone. Each may need a different cleaning method.
• The easiest solution is to use an outdoor cleaner with your garden hose.
• For a deeper cleans you may need a pressure washer and some pressure washer cleaner. For brick/stone use a low setting(800-1500 psi) and avoid using on stucco all together.
• If you don't have a pressure washer, mix a solution of 1/2 cup borax, 2 tbs dish soap and 2 gallons of hot water and apply to the siding. Scrub with a soft bristle brush and rinse with your garden hose.

There are plenty of power washing services out there that can handle this for you—especially if dirt, mold, or algae has really built up. Hiring a pro might be worth it!

Can’t wait to see those sparkling clean homes on social media this week—don’t forget to tag me when you’re done!

🛠️ Supplies and Materials

Looking for the cleaning products I've used over the past few weeks? Find all my supplies and tools linked below:

• ​Amazon​
• ​Walmart​
• ​Lowes​
• ​Home Deot ​

-Kyshawn

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