{"id":431,"date":"2021-09-04T17:20:07","date_gmt":"2021-09-04T17:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shine-windowcleaning.com\/highland-park-tx\/blog\/how-do-you-clean-the-outside-of-your-house\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T22:00:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T22:00:23","slug":"how-do-you-clean-the-outside-of-your-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shine-windowcleaning.com\/highland-park-tx\/blog\/how-do-you-clean-the-outside-of-your-house\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Clean The Outside of Your House?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite what many people may think about <strong>home cleanliness<\/strong>, it\u2019s not just the <strong>inside <\/strong>of your house you need to consider tidying up from time to time. It\u2019s important to remember that the <strong>exterior of your home <\/strong>needs some<strong> occasional TLC<\/strong>, too. However, the process can be <strong>intensive <\/strong>and require some<strong> specific methods<\/strong> to work effectively (such as going about it in a <strong>top-down<\/strong>, r<strong>oof-to-ground<\/strong> fashion). The following article will provide you with the <strong>four basic steps<\/strong> you\u2019ll need to follow to get your home looking as spectacular as the day you first bought it. That said, if you\u2019re a <strong>Dallas <\/strong>or <strong>Austin homeowner <\/strong>and are looking for an effective <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shine-windowcleaning.com\/our-services\/house-washing\/\"><strong>house washing service<\/strong><\/a> to take the task off your hands, consider the fantastic services offered by the experts at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shine-windowcleaning.com\/\"><strong>Shine<\/strong><\/a> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shine-windowcleaning.com\/dallas-highland-park\/about-us\/blog\/2021\/july\/common-mistakes-done-with-pressure-washing\/\"><strong>Common Mistakes Done With Pressure Washing<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: The Roof<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1522 wp-image-616 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/shine-windowcleaning.com\/highland-park-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/10\/climbing-ladder-1024x894-1.jpg\" alt=\"A Shine worker climbing to the roof of a client\u2019s home for some exterior cleaning.\" width=\"512\" height=\"447\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 512px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 512\/447;\" \/>\n<figcaption>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CGs5NDcFkr9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>roof <\/strong>is the<strong> first spot<\/strong> to focus on when it comes to <strong>exterior house cleaning<\/strong>. Roofs are made with a range of materials, and the tips below apply mainly to <strong>asphalt roofing<\/strong>, but the general process<strong> will work<\/strong> no matter what your roof is made of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get onto your roof to check for <strong>missing <\/strong>or <strong>broken shingles <\/strong>that will need to be <strong>replaced <\/strong>or shingles that have <strong>shifted <\/strong>and will need to be <strong>refastened<\/strong>. Replace and secure everything you need to before moving on.<\/li>\n<li>Once all shingles have been replaced and secured as needed, use a <strong>leaf blower <\/strong>to get rid of<strong> light debris<\/strong> and remove <strong>sticks <\/strong>and other <strong>heavier debris by hand.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Be sure to <strong>never use a <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shine-windowcleaning.com\/our-services\/pressure-washing\/\"><strong>pressure washer<\/strong><\/a> on your home\u2019s roof, as it can easily <strong>remove <\/strong>or <strong>tear <\/strong>your <strong>shingles<\/strong>. Use your hose and make use of a <strong>\u201clow pressure, high volume\u201d<\/strong> approach to clean your roof. You may need to use a bit of extra effort or a mix of <strong>algaecides <\/strong>and <strong>bleach <\/strong>if parts of your roof are under trees to remove any <strong>moss<\/strong>, <strong>algae<\/strong>, or <strong>lichen <\/strong>that has developed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shine-windowcleaning.com\/dallas-highland-park\/about-us\/blog\/2021\/march\/why-is-spring-cleaning-important-\/\"><strong>Why is Spring Cleaning Important?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: The Gutters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shine-windowcleaning.com\/our-services\/gutter-cleaning\/\"><strong>gutters<\/strong><\/a> are the<strong> second area<\/strong> you\u2019ll want to focus on, though gutter cleaning should be done relatively <strong>frequently <\/strong>to help <strong>protect <\/strong>your home\u2019s <strong>roof<\/strong>, <strong>siding<\/strong>, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start by carefully removing <strong>twigs<\/strong>, <strong>branches<\/strong>, <strong>leaves<\/strong>, and <strong>other debris <\/strong>using your <strong>hands <\/strong>and a standard<strong> gutter scoop<\/strong> you can likely find at any hardware store.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Once the larger debris has been removed, take the <strong>spray nozzle <\/strong>of your<strong> garden hose<\/strong> to <strong>flush out the gutters<\/strong>, starting away from your downspouts to ensure everything gets flushed.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, adjust your hose so water will flow directly into your <strong>downspouts<\/strong>. If they are <strong>clogged<\/strong>, you\u2019ll want to push the hose <strong>up the downspout <\/strong>from the ground to <strong>remove the blockage<\/strong>. If this method doesn\u2019t work, you might need to use a <strong>plumber\u2019s snake<\/strong> to force the stoppage loose.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Are you on the hunt for some top-quality services to help you navigate your home cleaning endeavors this year? Look no further than <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shine-windowcleaning.com\/\"><strong><em>Shine<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> for all of your window cleaning, gutter cleaning, and pressure washing needs.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: The Siding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>third step<\/strong> of the process involves<strong> cleaning your home\u2019s siding<\/strong>, which will likely be covered in <strong>easy-to-clean vinyl<\/strong>. Even if you have another type of siding, however, the following steps should <strong>still be effective<\/strong> in helping you get your home\u2019s exterior looking its best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mix a <strong>cleaning solution<\/strong> of<strong> 70% water<\/strong> and <strong>30% white vinegar<\/strong>. If you need a more robust solution for the job, you can also add a bit of <strong>bleach <\/strong>to the mixture, especially if your siding is very <strong>dirty <\/strong>or displays possible <strong>mold signs<\/strong>.<strong> Store-bought solutions<\/strong> are also available.<\/li>\n<li>Take care to <strong>remove <\/strong>any <strong>obstacles <\/strong>that may get in the way of your ladder and hose, and be sure to <strong>cover <\/strong>any <strong>flowers <\/strong>or <strong>shrubs <\/strong>near your house to keep them protected. Also, make sure that you <strong>close all windows<\/strong> and <strong>vents <\/strong>to protect your home\u2019s interior before cleaning.<\/li>\n<li>Coat the exterior of your home with <strong>water <\/strong>to prepare it, and then spray it down with your <strong>homemade or store-bought cleaner<\/strong> using a <strong>pump sprayer<\/strong>. Follow this up with a quick scrub down with a<strong> bristle brush <\/strong>to remove mold and caked-on dirt.<\/li>\n<li>Though the general exterior home cleaning process should be done from <strong>top to bottom<\/strong>, this step should be conducted by cleaning your siding <strong>from the ground up<\/strong> to help <strong>prevent visible streaking<\/strong>. Once everything has been cleared away, rinse it down with <strong>plain water<\/strong> to wash away any remaining residue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shine-windowcleaning.com\/dallas-highland-park\/about-us\/blog\/2021\/july\/post-construction-window-cleaning\/\"><strong>Post-Construction Window Cleaning<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: The Windows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1520 wp-image-617 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/shine-windowcleaning.com\/highland-park-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/10\/exterior-home-cleaning-997x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"A Shine employee cleaning the outside windows of a client\u2019s house as part of their exterior home cleaning services.\" width=\"499\" height=\"512\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 499px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 499\/512;\" \/>\n<figcaption>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CM25QoSFCoJ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step four<\/strong> of the process entails <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shine-windowcleaning.com\/our-services\/window-cleaning\/\"><strong>cleaning your windows<\/strong><\/a>to remove layers of <strong>dust<\/strong>, <strong>debris<\/strong>, and <strong>pollen <\/strong>from the glass. Now that your <strong>roof <\/strong>and <strong>siding <\/strong>have been effectively cleaned, you can take on your windows without worrying about getting them dirty again from cleaning the rest of your home\u2019s exterior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Begin this step by gently<strong> rinsing your windows<\/strong> off with your garden hose to remove most of the <strong>dirt <\/strong>and <strong>grime <\/strong>stuck to the glass. Anything you can\u2019t remove during this phase can be left to <strong>soak <\/strong>while preparing your <strong>cleaning solution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Take a bucket full of<strong> plain water<\/strong> and mix in a bit of your preferred <strong>liquid dish soap.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Depending on the size of the windows you\u2019re cleaning, take either a <strong>soft mop<\/strong> or <strong>microfiber cloth<\/strong> and use the cleaning solution in the bucket to <strong>scrub down<\/strong> the entire surface of the window. Let tough-to-remove stains<strong> soak in the solution<\/strong> before scrubbing them with a<strong> gentle brush<\/strong> (never use steel wool, it will scratch the glass).<\/li>\n<li>Next, use a <strong>store-bought brand<\/strong> or mix your own <strong>secondary <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/homemade-glass-cleaner-1387930\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>homemade glass cleaning solution<\/strong><\/a> by combining <strong>water<\/strong>,<strong> rubbing alcohol<\/strong>, and <strong>vinegar<\/strong>. Use a <strong>microfiber cloth<\/strong> and give the windows another wipedown using this second solution.<\/li>\n<li>The final part of this process involves <strong>carefully removing <\/strong>your <strong>window screens<\/strong> and spraying them down with you<strong>r second vinegar-water solution<\/strong> before rinsing them off with <strong>plain water<\/strong>. Put them in a <strong>dust-free environment to dry off<\/strong> and ensure they are entirely free of moisture before re-installing them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Congratulations! <\/strong>You just completed your <strong>exterior home cleaning project<\/strong> like a champ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Are you an Austin or Dallas homeowner searching for some top-quality pressure washing services to get your house looking as fantastic as the day you first moved in? Reach out to the experts at <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shine-windowcleaning.com\/highland-park\/how-do-you-clean-the-outside-of-your-house\/\"><strong><em>Shine<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> to learn about everything they can do for you and your home.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite what many people may think about home cleanliness, it\u2019s not just the inside of your house you need to consider tidying up from time to time. It\u2019s important to remember that the exterior of your home needs some occasional TLC, too. 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