I’m a cleaning pro – six tips for a spotless backyard, including a cheap DIY trick so you never need a power washer
A CLEANING fanatic has shared her top tips for keeping your backyard looking pristine this summer.
The influencer revealed the easy hacks she uses when it comes to maintaining everything from outdoor furniture to washing your windows.
Jacqueline Stein (@home_reimagined) is a self-described “clean freak” from Austin, Texas.
The 27-year-old shared her expertise with The U.S. Sun, including the best ways to clean the exterior of your home.
The content creator explained that planning ahead is key when it comes to maintaining your backyard.
Jacqueline recommends cleaning your barbecue grill while it is still warm, as it removes grime easier.
“Using one of those scrapers, while protecting your hands, will allow you to get off all the gunk before it hardens on there,” she said.
The cleaning pro continued: “And then as we go to put them away for the winter, you want to make sure you clean it really really really well before you put it away.
“So when it comes out in spring, you could just start your barbecue. So your whole family isn’t arriving as you realize that it’s filthy and disgusting,” Jacqueline added.
She also pointed out the importance of cleaning your barbecue grill thoroughly and removing food remnants between uses.
“You don’t want to invite bugs into it, or other critters, while it’s covered for the season. So clean it while it’s a little bit warm, that will help,” Jacqueline advised.
The TikToker also revealed her advice for keeping outdoor furniture clean.
“I have a Bissell cleaner, it’s an upholstery cleaner I love it. I use that when spring comes around and so many people use their patios,” she said.
“Another good tip is just to spot clean, always make sure you’re aware of you know what the material is and the safest products you can use,” Jacqueline said.
“You can also steam clean. That’s another great tip for even for both mattresses and outdoor furniture to get dust mites out,” she said.
And when it comes to cleaning your exterior walls and patio, the cleaning fanatic offered some DIY solutions to a power washer.
“Something I like to do is use a broom or a scrub. You could just wipe your patio with a hose and some soap and scrub it with a broom,” she said.
The influencer continued: “Sometimes moss and growth can form from moisture. So just make sure to cover your patio and ensure there are no leaks.
“So always just maintaining your home on the exterior as well. And I take my outdoor rugs off my patio, shake them out, clean them up, and put them back on,” she said.
Jacqueline explained that in her experience people tend to “forget to clean the outsides of their windows.”
She explained: “That’s always a really important thing. A lot of people think of the inside because they’re standing in there but they forget some of the outside.
“Again, you can use your Swiffer with a microfiber towel to clean the outside of your windows. It’s another great way,” Jacqueline added.
“I would just say make sure you’re maintaining the exterior home, as well as the interior,” the cleaning expert advised.