Deck, Porch, and Patio. What are they and what does each term refer to? This article will address the similarities and differences between each term. This article will also provide 3 tips to maintaining a clean patio this summer. These tips will help you maintain a beautiful and clean patio–one that you’ll be proud of!

Deck, Porch and Patio: Unpacking Each Term and What it Means

A deck is a porch or section of your house that extends from the house. A deck usually doesn’t have a roof that stretches over it. A deck tends to be more expensive than a patio and porch because it involves more of an investment and maintenance.

A porch is similar to a deck in that it extends outside. But unlike a deck, it’s often covered by walls or a roof and requires less maintenance than a deck. A porch is usually in front of the house. 

A patio, on the other hand, can be attached to the house or can be its own feature outside. For example, most patios involve patio furniture like chairs, tables, umbrellas, and other accessories. Patios are great for hosting friends and family, and are often places where people gather. Patios are often in the backyard.

Each type of outdoor space provides different benefits and disadvantages. For more information about the pros and cons of each, read this and this. 

3 Ways to Maintain a Clean and Beautiful Patio This Summer

There are many ways to have a clean and beautiful patio during the summer. Here are a few tips that you can use to help you with your patio. Most of these tips pertain to maintaining a concrete patio. For help with brick, pavers, and stone patios, reach out to us for more information.

Tip #1: Choose Patio Furniture That Will Not Rust

Because patio furniture is often exposed to the outdoor elements and environment, it’s very important to either choose furniture that can be protected from rusting. The most rust-resistant material to keep an eye out for is high-density polyethylene (HDPE) lumber. HDPE is made from recycled plastic. This means that it does better outdoors, even when the furniture is left uncovered. Other types of material that do not rust as quickly include concrete, wooden outdoor furniture, cast aluminum, and all-weather rattan. 

With the help of maintenance and cleaning services like MultiMan Services, you can get advice on how to maintain whatever patio furniture you choose. This way, you don’t feel limited to certain types of furniture. Additionally, if your furniture does rust, MultiMan Services would be able to help you remove the rust stains. 

Tip #2:  Remove all the loose debris surrounding the patio

It’s very important to remove any debris or waste that is around the patio area. For example, using a leaf blower to collect leaves or using a broom to sweep away any dirt that gets in the patio area. 

Removing the debris is very helpful to beautifying your patio as well as make it a place that’s clean and fun to be in. With the help of a cleaning service like MultiMan Services, you would be able to not only have the basic removal of the debris, but you would also have a deep cleaning of your patio area. 

Tip #3: Remove Mildew, Grease, Mud and Other Stains

If you’ve had to clean your patio before, then you’ve probably heard that substances like oxalic acid, chlorine bleach, and cornstarch can be helpful to removing different stains. While these substances may somewhat remove mildew, grease, mud and other stains, they are also harsh substances that you should be careful with. These chemicals also just function on a surface-level and may not be as effective as getting a deep cleaning service that can help you. 

MultiMan Services Can Change Your Patio For The Better

Because the summer is the time to enjoy camp fires, barbecues, and outdoor activities, it’s very important that you feel comfortable in your patio area. At Multiman Services, we can help you with your patio by:

1. Safely removing rust and other stains from your patio area and furniture.
2. Addressing the different issues associated with different patio surfaces. Most solutions to patio issues focus on concrete but you might not have a concrete surface
3. Deep cleaning your patio so that it’s ready for entertaining loved ones
4. Cleaning your patio furniture to make it stand out and beautiful
5. Making sure that your patio area does not have debris or dirt that may make it unsafe

If you’re looking for a dedicated and honest cleaning or handyman service, reach out to us at Multiman Services. We would be happy to answer your questions, address your concerns, and help you to a cleaner home and backyard. 

Do you have dirty windows that you can’t stand to look at? Are they big windows that cover a whole side of your home, or you just can’t get to them easily and are just a hassle to clean them yourself? Well here’s a few things to look into before you hire a professional to clean your windows. 

How Much Will It Cost To Bring In A Professional Window Cleaner?

According to homeguide.com, the average cost to hire a professional window cleaner is $150 to about $400 with most homeowners spending that much to clean an entire house. Window cleaners price ranges from $10 to $15 an hour, or $4 to $8 per pane, depending on how many floors your home has adding in $3 to $5 per window. The bigger your home, the more equipment they will need to use, like a ladder, to safely clean your windows so it could get pricey. So is it worth it?

Is Hiring A Professional Window Cleaner Worth It? 

I’m sure you can clean your own windows, It’s not rocket science right? The only thing that you will have to do is go to the store and buy all the proper equipment to do them yourself. Especially, if you have windows that are really high, you’ll need to think about getting up on a ladder to safely clean them. The equipment you’ll need is a squeegee with 2 sharp rubber blades, a sponge, bucket, dish soap, lint-free rags or small towels, and a ladder or ladder stabilizer, if you do have those higher up windows. A professional will already have those supplies plus more. So buying the right supplies alone can cost just as much as hiring a pro and you’ll get better results. I mean they do it all day, everyday, so they have a lot of experience on how to properly clean windows. Hiring a professional will not only save you time and effort but it is safer than doing it yourself. 

What Can You Get Out Of Window Cleaning? 

Did you know you can get more than just your windows cleaned? Some professional cleaning companies offer other services like, power washing, gutter cleaning, roof cleaning, awning cleaning, even fence cleaning. So at the end of the day, you can have your entire house washed and you don’t have to put your time and effort into it.

What Do Professional Cleaners Use?

If you’re hiring a professional cleaning service, you’re not going to get the average cleaning supplies. They don’t use Dawn dish soap, or just some old rag to wipe the dirt away because those products can leave marks and streaks. Windows have enemies that can be really hard to get rid of, like dirty hands, dust, paints, oils and even birds you know what. Professional window cleaners use their own solution to help get rid of those rivals and some keep them off, if you get them cleaned regularly. 

How Often Should You Clean Your Windows? 

At least once a month if you live somewhere that has a lot of dirt or other things that continue to get your windows dirty. If you live somewhere that is not so dirty then twice a year is good enough too. You should put window services on your spring cleaning to do list each year, since snow tends to have a lot of salt and can eat away some of the coating. In the fall, leaves, dirt and grime can also leave some damage to your windows. So calling a professional to get rid of those enemies will help them last longer and you won’t have to spend even more money replacing them. 

If you have further questions or want to know more about getting rid of dirt and grime on your windows, contact Multiman Services today!