DINAMITEK ACCOMPANIES YOU IN YOUR SPRING CLEANING OF THE EXTERIOR OF YOUR HOME
Dinamitek will help you with your spring cleaning of the exterior of your home.
Dinamitek tips for cleaning exteriors
Summer is approaching, and it's time to dedicate some time to cleaning the exterior . Treat your porch, garden, terrace, and driveway as a part of your home just like the interior, requiring furnishing, functionality, and cleanliness. Once a year, it's a good idea to do a major clean and a bit of maintenance to give your entire home a fresher, newer look.
First, take care of the lawn, plants and flowers.
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There's no point in starting to clean if you're overwhelmed by grass dust, debris, and clippings that need to be disposed of. If you've never considered it before, check out Dinamitek's tip on how to make home compost; it's an excellent alternative to disposing of grass clippings. You can find a very informative photo gallery on Instagram; here are the main steps:
how to make compost
choose a bottomless bin
place the tub in the shade
dry material on the bottom
shredded wet material
alternate wet material with dry material
earthworms are your allies
the compost is ripe
Now that you've removed the dirt from the green area, you can start the actual exterior cleaning. Your most faithful allies in this mission are the IPC Soteco wet and dry vacuum cleaner. and the Tron pressure washer .
The project to follow is very simple and is divided into 4 phases: dust, wash, repair, repaint.
First, you need to move all the furnishings to clear the work area. Anything that can't be moved can be covered. Even the most delicate plants, your cleaning operation must be vigorous and thorough to be effective.
With the all-purpose vacuum cleaner, you can remove all the dust from terraces, steps, and, with the special brushes, from railings. Say goodbye to dust.
Then, get down to cleaning ; you'll see that using a pressure washer is easy and fun. Just follow a few precautions: don't wash the wooden parts; a low-pressure garden hose will suffice for those. Keep the nozzle away from the parts you're cleaning. Remember, the closer you are, the more the water will hit the object at high pressure, risking damaging the delicate parts.
When washing porphyry , for example, keep your distance, otherwise you'll wash away all the sand filling the joints. This won't just cause aesthetic damage, but will also compromise the stability of the entire paving.
Now it's time for maintenance : repair anything that requires intervention. Only perform tasks you feel comfortable with; for everything else, consult an expert. Your safety is paramount, followed by the aesthetics and functionality of your home.
The wooden parts, which you washed with the water hose, must be thoroughly dried. A day or two will suffice. Now you can focus on sanding the surface and varnishing. Avoid doing this during the sun's peak to avoid unsightly stains. An important tip: it's a good idea to apply a protective coat to the varnished wood, but choose the products carefully: for example, water-based sealant is useless on varnished wood because the varnish acts as a barrier and the product doesn't penetrate the wood as it should. Ask your paint shop for advice on suitable products, application methods, etc. You'll surely achieve excellent results.
Among the exteriors, remember that you also have a roof to clean . It's recommended to proceed with extreme caution and always work safely, wearing appropriate PPE. If you're not familiar with this type of activity, it's best to consult experts. Dedicating yourself to home maintenance and DIY is certainly rewarding, but you need to proceed in stages to become familiar with the equipment. You can read the Dinamitek guide on roof cleaning.
If you need to repair your shutters, you can find a complete tutorial on the Dinamitek blog. You'll need a heat gun for stripping paint , a grinder for repairing broken slats , and a sander for cleaning the wood. and the spray gun to finish with paint
Railings also require periodic maintenance. First, remove rust with an abrasive . Use a wire brush, sandpaper, a mouse sander , or a grinder , as you prefer. Whichever tool you're most comfortable with will do. Next, spread the rust inhibitor over the entire surface, and finally, the paint . Remember to let the rust inhibitor dry thoroughly, give it a day to rest, and then apply several coats of paint until you achieve the perfect result. All this should be done while wearing gloves and a mask . A disposable overall is also recommended to avoid irreparably staining your clothes.
When painting the railings , you can choose to stick with the classic color or adopt a new, striking shade. The look will be remarkable, and your home will become the most glamorous in the neighborhood .
Once you've finished cleaning the outside, how about building a birdhouse ?
Adding completely custom furnishings will give your home that inimitable touch of chic and glamor. In this article on how to decorate your home's exterior, you'll find plenty of ideas for your new projects. You can use recycled materials, follow the shabby chic style, flood your entire home with color—you can do whatever you want and make you feel fulfilled and satisfied with your home.
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