Spring cleaning mark the ideal time to return freshness to balconies and terraces, often forgotten during the winter. But where to start to make them come back really welcoming and cared for?
The arrival of the summer is the perfect opportunity to give the external spaces a second life. Between dusty vases, neglected furnishings and opaque railings, a quick pass is not enough: a small action plan is needed. Better not to postpone, because it takes little to transform a gray corner into a place to enjoy the sun, perhaps with a book or herbal tea in hand. Often it is thought that it is enough to open the windows and brush up on the cushions, but the truth is that the details also count. From sauces full of rainwater to discolored covers, every corner needs targeted attention.
Here then is a simple trick to start on the right foot: to have everything you need in advance (suitable detergents, clothes, gloves, brushes, bags for collection). Thus it is avoided to continually stop the work and proceed with greater fluidity. A small gesture that already makes the difference and makes everything more flowing and less stressful.
From where to start spring cleaning on balconies and terraces
When it comes to Outdoor spaces to clean After winter, the accumulation of dirt and humidity is often underestimated. The first thing to do? Put order. It is believed that removing furnishings and objects in the middle is only a preliminary passage, but in reality it is already a gesture of visual and mental cleaning. You don’t need to move everything suddenly, just do it for zones. Then we move on to the floor. Here it is interesting to note how much the use of too aggressive products can ruin the surfaces: better to choose a Specific outdoor detergentperhaps water repellent, which in addition to cleaning protects against future infiltrations. A often neglected, yet very useful accortness.
If there are wooden furnitureeye: a sponge is not enough and go. Better to clean with care and, if needed, apply a suitable treatment based on oils or protective waxes. This type of wood “lives” and changes over time, so a small intervention today avoids bad surprises in a few months. Eye also to the cracks, to the edges of the vases, to the forgotten saucers: the humidity lurks right there. It is worth checking everything, even at the cost of putting a few more minutes.
The 5 moves that really make the difference
You don’t need to be DIY experts to obtain a satisfactory result: often the simplest gestures guarantee the best effect. The important thing is to know where to intervene and with which precautions.
To make Impeccable balconies and terracesthere are some fundamental actions that really make the difference if done in the right way. Here are the 5 most effective:
- Clear and organize: away everything you don’t need, including broken or unused objects. The less things are there, the more the space breathes.
- Floor cleaning with delicate products: no bleach or acids, but detergents designed for the outside, especially if you have stoneware or natural stone.
- Treatment for wooden or iron furnishings: In addition to cleaning, the wood must be nourished and the iron, if rusty, should be treated before being painted. Just just an anti -rust and a passage of enamel is enough.
- Washing of roller shutters, shutters and railings: here is hiding the most stubborn dirt. Better to close the roller shutters and pass first with a broom, then with warm water and a drop of soap soap. The railings? A fine brush makes miracles.
- Control of pots and drainage: often underestimated, but fundamental. The stagnation of water in the saucers attract insects and ruin the plants. Better to empty them, wash them and verify that the drainage is correct.
The result is not only aesthetic: an oversized external space also improves the well -being of those who live it. It is no coincidence that, after good cleaning, a feeling of order and lightness is immediately perceived.
Furnishings, details and maintenance not to be forgotten
Once the cleaning phase is completed, it’s time to look at the details. The Outdoor furniture They often need a refresh: cushions to be washed, covers to be replaced, curtains to dust. Better to think about it now, so when the hot days arrive, everything will be ready.
Another point to consider concerns delicate materialslike the marble of the windowsills or visible bricks: everyone needs his treatment. There are neutral and protective products that avoid usury and maintain the color longer. And for those who have a green thumb? The plants also thank if this moment is used to prune them, repot them and check for any parasites.
Finally, a small reflection: sometimes very little is enough to create a different atmosphere. A new arrangement, a pair of lanterns or some colored flowers make miracles. The real strength of a terrace is not in size, but in the care of details.
The spring cleaning They are not only a seasonal duty, but an opportunity to find the pleasure of living out outdoor spaces. And when balconies and terraces return to shine, even the days seem a little lighter.
Photo © Stock.adobe
FOLLOW CASTLI NEWS ON
