The Ultimate Spring Exterior Cleaning Checklist for Ottawa Homeowners
After a long Ottawa winter, your home needs a full exterior reset. Use this room-by-room checklist to tackle salt, grime, and winter damage this spring.
Ottawa winters are tough on homes. By the time the snow melts, your windows, siding, driveway, and gutters are coated in months of road salt, sand, and grime. Here's the exterior cleaning checklist our team runs through every spring.
1. Gutters & Downspouts
Start at the top. Winter ice and debris clog gutters fast, and a backed-up system can cause water damage the moment spring rain hits. See our full gutter cleaning guide for what to check.
2. Roof Inspection & Cleaning
Look for black streaks, moss, or missing granules in your gutters. If you spot algae streaks, a roof soft wash now prevents bigger problems before summer humidity accelerates growth.
3. Windows, Screens & Sills
Road salt spray and winter grime build up on glass and tracks. A full interior and exterior window cleaning lets more natural light in and gives you a clear look at any winter damage to frames or screens.
4. Siding Soft Wash
Vinyl and stucco siding collect mold, mildew, and pollen over winter and into spring. A gentle soft wash removes growth without the damage risk of high-pressure water.
5. Driveways, Walkways & Patios
Salt stains and sand buildup are the biggest spring eyesore on Ottawa driveways. Our pressure washing guide covers how we restore concrete, interlock, and wood surfaces before patio season.
A Suggested Spring Order of Operations
- Gutter cleaning (clears the path for everything below)
- Roof soft wash
- Siding soft wash
- Window cleaning
- Driveway and patio pressure washing
Working top to bottom means runoff from higher cleaning jobs doesn't undo work you've already finished lower down.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best month to do spring exterior cleaning in Ottawa?
Late April through May is ideal—after the last snowmelt but before pollen season peaks.
Can I bundle multiple services to save money?
Yes, most Ottawa homeowners bundle gutter cleaning, soft washing, and window cleaning into one visit for a multi-service discount.
Do I need to do all of this every spring?
Gutters and windows benefit from a spring cleaning every year. Roof and siding soft washing typically only need attention every 2-4 years unless you have heavy tree cover.
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