Spring is finally here, and that means it’s time to start the process of spring cleaning. When the air smells fresh and plants are beginning to bloom, it’s hard not to feel invigorated and ready for some deep cleaning. Get your porch in order with these five tips for spring cleaning your front entryway.
Sweep Everywhere
Porches tend to collect leaves, pieces of mulch, and bugs. To give your front entryway a fresh start, get out that broom and sweep away all of the debris. Make sure you clean behind any furniture pieces and leaning signs. While you’re at it, shake out those cushions and consider giving them a wash.
Rinse Dirty Furniture
It’s sort of disgusting to talk about, but bugs tend to leave cobwebs and another crud around the edges of your outdoor furniture. The easiest way to clean it up is to put your furniture in the grass and give each piece a good spray with the garden hose. You’ll feel much more comfortable relaxing on your patio furniture when you know the space is clean and bug-free.
Repot Your Plants
A lot can happen to your entryway plants in the course of a year. Take a look at how they’re doing and evaluate the state of your garden pots. If you see chips or cracks, it’s time for a new home for your plants. The same goes for any plants that look crowded in their pots—consider giving them more room to keep growing.
Replace Your Doormat
Most of us don’t take good care of our doormats. We should all be shaking them out on a regular basis and moving them inside when it rains. If your mat is starting to look a little worse for wear, don’t hesitate to find a replacement.
Check the Exterior for Scratches
Our last tip for spring cleaning your front entryway is to check the exterior of your home for any scratches in the paint—this includes the trim and your door. You can either touch up the scratches with leftover paint or find wood stain markers at your local home and garden store. Inspecting for scratches will also give you a chance to identify any bigger problems that might be forming.
Once you’ve cleaned up your porch, it’s time to redecorate. Now is the perfect time to decorate your porch for summer with tropical plants and summery colors. And if you don’t have a lot of time or resources to spend, there are plenty of budget-friendly ways to upgrade your porch decorations.
No matter what your style or budget is, taking time to change up your porch will help you feel proud of where you live. Everybody deserves that feeling!
