Patios are great spots for family time and entertaining. They provide a space that is practically an extension of your home. A patio can be as simple as a few chairs and a table or as elaborate as a fully furnished outdoor living room with an entertainment center, fireplace, and kitchen. The possibilities are endless! Since the patio is an outdoor living space, there are very high chances that it’s going to get dirty.

The wind can carry all sorts of dirt and debris into it. Bugs could be lingering around, and who knows, maybe some old rainwater is somewhere on the patio. You wouldn’t let your indoor living space get all dirty, so why allow it for the patio? Here are some easy steps for getting your patio back into an oasis.

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Step 1- Sweep & Vacuum the Patio

Depending on the flooring material, you may be able to easily vacuum your patio. Otherwise, you could just opt into giving it a nice sweep. Make sure to do this, as this is going to be the best way to get the floors nicely clean. Plus it helps remove all the dirt which can completely ruin a space on its own.

Step 2- Clean the Walls With A Pressure Washer

A pressure washer is a tool that is used to clean the walls by spraying water at high pressure. The water removes dirt from the surface of the wall. Dirt and grease can be removed from walls with a pressure washer. It’s important to remember that using soap or chemicals is not necessary when using a pressure washer on walls.

This will reduce the amount of time it takes for them to dry after washing them, which can save time and money. If you’ve never pressure washed the exterior of your home, the fence of your backyard, or even the flooring of the patio then you have to get around to doing it. Your space can be completely transformed by this. Just make sure you have the needed pressure washer parts in order to successfully achieve this.

Step 3- Cleaning Up After Pets

Cleaning up after pets is not just about the mess they leave behind. It’s also about the work that goes into cleaning up after them. Many pet owners find themselves with a dirty home following their pet’s visit, and now there are some new products out there to help make it easier to clean up after your pet. Just in general, pets, whether it be cats or dogs tend to leave a mess even in patio areas.

Step 4- Mop & Wipe Down the Patio with a Solution of Water and Vinegar

One of the best ways to clean a patio is to mop and wipe it down with a solution of water and vinegar, this is eco-friendly cleaning solution that is proven to help. This will remove any dirt or grime from the surface of the patio, as well as any mold or mildew that may be growing on it. It’s important to use a solution of water and vinegar because it will not leave behind any harsh chemicals that might damage the surface.