The clocks have changed, it’s dark at 4 pm, the leaves are falling and everyone is walking around wondering why they have eaten too many pumpkin spice-flavoured treats and drinks (this doughnut is our favourite, seriously you should try it!). This can mean only one thing. Autumn is here! While we love the colours, the sweet treats and the excuse to be tucked up in bed by 8 pm, it’s a time of year we are normally very busy cleaning our customer’s homes. From regular window cleaning to gutter cleaning, roof cleaning to conservatory cleaning, the falling leaves, increased rain and awful weather means our team is as busy as ever keeping your houses and gardens clean and clear.
What should you do to prepare your home and garden for autumn? Aside from using the professionals to ensure your home is in peak condition, we’ve curated a little list for you to use to keep your home looking great!
Prepare your back garden and home for winter
Now is the time to get your garden and home ready for winter. A few simple steps such as clearing the leaves regularly, cleaning and covering your outdoor furniture and making sure your gutters are clear so the water can flow freely will make a big difference as winter approaches. While it’s still a bit warmer and there is a little more light, now is the best time to finish off these jobs in the garden. Pressure washing your patios and driveways now not only will make them look brighter on those dark days but will help prevent slippery surfaces caused by moss and algae which becomes even more treacherous as the frost begins.
Not fancying the cold rainy days combined with a jet wash? No worries our team is happy to do this for you. Using professional cleaners such as our team at Pristine Clean not only ensures a quality job but will save you from catching a chill! Our team offer more than just a Professional Window Cleaning Service, we can clean your roof, gutters, patios and much much more.
Check your roof for necessary repairs
Autumn is a great time of year to check your house roof. Why? Our roofs like any other part of the house need regular care to keep them in good condition. As the leaves fall, tree branches bend and the rain increases minor damage can quickly become a much bigger problem. So while it’s often ignored now is the best time to check your roof. So find a good vantage point, and do a quick visual check. Look out for any loose or missing tiles, and make sure gutters and down pipes are clean and clear. If you are worried about moss buildup, or cannot quite see your roof, our roof cleaning service might be what you need. We professionally clean roofs on a variety of properties from homes to businesses. our specialised tools and skills ensure a quality job every time. Why not get a no-obligation quote?
Clean your chimney professionally
If you’re looking forward to a cosy evening by the fire a professional chimney cleaning is essential. While it was probably working well last year, the chimney probably needs a once-over now. Soot and gunk build-up, which can cause blockages or even chimney fires if left unchecked. A quick clean ensures your fire, whether it’s an open fire or a log burner, runs safely making those winter nights by the fire even more enjoyable. Plus, a well-maintained chimney means a healthier, smoke-free home for everyone!
Clear gutters and downpipes
Gutters are essential in keeping your home dry, the rain in England falls almost nonstop so we need to check our gutters are free-flowing not overflowing! Next time it rains pop a coat on and check your gutters all around the house look for leaks, and make sure water is flowing down the drain pipes and freely into the drains. Also, keep an eye out for any foliage stuck or plants growing out of your gutters. All sorts of things can block up gutters and easily cause damp issues in your home
Our professional gutter cleaning service will make sure everything is clear and functioning as it should, this will give you peace of mind as winter storms roll in. We are happy to give a quote to any of our regular window cleaning customers or if you need a one-off gutter clear we can do that too! Why not get in touch?
What do you think we find in the gutters we clean? Here is an image for a gutter clean a while back, our professional tools include a gutter vac, but it got stuck, when we manually cleared the gutter look at what we found!!!
Make sure outdoor lights are working
As we said the days are now FAR TOO SHORT! So good outdoor lighting is now essential for your properties safety and security. It might have been a while since it was last turned on, so why not check all your exterior lights, from the front porch to garden pathways, to make sure the bulbs still work and your way is illuminated. This simple check can brighten up those darker evenings and make your home feel warm and inviting. As with all these little jobs, now is the time to do them before the frost hits and it becomes a real chore!
Service your boiler
Avoid the much-feared winter boiler breakdown by scheduling a service with your favourite plumber now. We are professional window cleaners so we can be honest, this is not our area, but like all of you, we love staying warm and don’t want to face those cold days without some heat. Take the opportunity now to service your boiler before that service turns into an expensive repair… trust us on this one! It can also keep your boiler energy efficient and use less fuel, which is much needed now that heating a house costs almost the same as running a small country’s transport system… almost.
Lag your pipes and turn off exterior taps.
A great tip from one of our customers, to prevent frozen or burst pipes, it’s important to add lagging (a tradesman’s word for insulation) to any exposed pipes and turn off any exterior taps before the frost arrives. Doing this now (especially if you plan on hibernating and don’t plan on using your outside tap) can help you with expensive repair costs.
Prepare your windows and doors
With winter fast approaching, take a moment this weekend to inspect your windows and doors for any gaps or drafts. Stopping those gaps will help keep heating bills down. Not to be forgotten too is having clean windows, a professional window clean can help! This can make a world of difference, letting in more natural light and brightening up your rooms. As light is at a premium now, our windows need all the help they can get! Think it’s too cold to have a professional window cleaner? Fear not our team can keep cleaning even when most people’s water-fed pole systems have become a mobile ice cube van!
Why hire a glass cleaner near me for an autumn clean?
Let’s be real: cleaning windows isn’t exactly the highlight of anyone’s autumn bucket list. But hiring a pro to clean windows? Now that’s a smart move. A professional glass cleaner doesn’t just give your windows a nice shine; they come armed with the right gear to tackle those tricky spots and stubborn grime that’s been clinging on since last winter. Pristine Clean’s excellent services are just the trick. Plus, spotless windows mean more natural light flooding in, which is perfect for those cosy, blanket-wrapped afternoons binging on boxsets and those delicious miniature stollen….mmmmm… Sorry got distracted! So why not let someone else handle the ladder while you focus on the real joys of the season – like pumpkin spice everything, miniature stollen (yes i’m obsessed) and avoiding raking leaves?
