--- title: Blog | Destination Homes description: Get your home ready for spring with this exterior maintenance checklist. From washing windows to inspecting the roof, follow these tips to spruce up your outdoor space. image: https://blog.destinationhomes.com/hubfs/198%20(20)-1.jpeg --- [Skip to content](https://blog.destinationhomes.com/take-your-spring-cleaning-outside-exterior-maintenance-checklist#main-content) [![Destination Homes ](https://blog.destinationhomes.com/hubfs/DestinationHomes_Stacked_Red.svg)](https://destinationhomes.com) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact us](https://blog.destinationhomes.com/take-your-spring-cleaning-outside-exterior-maintenance-checklist#contact) [Contact us](https://blog.destinationhomes.com/take-your-spring-cleaning-outside-exterior-maintenance-checklist#contact) 5/3/17 10:00 PM # Take your spring cleaning outside: Exterior maintenance checklist [Admin](https://blog.destinationhomes.com/author/admin) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.destinationhomes.com/take-your-spring-cleaning-outside-exterior-maintenance-checklist) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.destinationhomes.com/take-your-spring-cleaning-outside-exterior-maintenance-checklist) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://blog.destinationhomes.com/take-your-spring-cleaning-outside-exterior-maintenance-checklist) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://blog.destinationhomes.com/take-your-spring-cleaning-outside-exterior-maintenance-checklist) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://blog.destinationhomes.com/take-your-spring-cleaning-outside-exterior-maintenance-checklist) Spring cleaning is not just an indoor sport. The outside of your home needs some sprucing up this time of year, too. Follow this exterior maintenance checklist and take your spring cleaning outside. ![Spring cleaning. Exterior home cleaning. Home maintenance.](https://blog.destinationhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/198%20(20)-1.jpeg?width=300&height=198&name=198%20(20)-1.jpeg) ## **Wash the walls** You might be surprised at how much dirt has built on your home’s exterior walls. Use a pressure washer to clean it, but be careful if you have vinyl siding or damaged shingles. The best way to clean vinyl siding is with soapy water and a long-handled brush. ## **Inspect the roof** Snow and ice might have caused damage to your home’s roof. Check for cracked, loose, or missing shingles, and replace any that you find. Also, look for water stains on your ceilings. Melting snow might have left marks where you have roof leaks. ## **Clean the windows and screens** No one enjoys washing windows, but you’ll enjoy the results of a better view. The best window cleaning solution is a mixture of equal parts of white vinegar and water. And don’t waste paper towels. Use crumpled newspaper, which doesn’t leave lint behind.Scrub your screens with warm, soapy water and a soft brush. Small holes can be repaired by pressing the mesh back in place and applying a few coats of clear nail polish to hold them there. ## **Clear out the gutters** Twice a year (spring and fall), you should remove all the debris from your gutters and flush out the gutters and downspouts with a hose. Build-up can lead to water damage to your home. Inspect your gutters for cracks and make sure they’re firmly attached. ## **Refresh your patio, porch, and deck** Get ready for outdoor entertaining by pressure washing your outdoor living space surfaces. Reseal the decking. Check the steps and railings to be sure everything is firmly in place. The upside of this side of spring cleaning is that you can enjoy the outdoors while you’re working through your exterior maintenance checklist! [Washing Windows](https://blog.destinationhomes.com/tag/washing-windows), [Blog](https://blog.destinationhomes.com/tag/blog), [Roof Inspection](https://blog.destinationhomes.com/tag/roof-inspection), [Spring Cleaning](https://blog.destinationhomes.com/tag/spring-cleaning), [Best Window Cleaning Solution](https://blog.destinationhomes.com/tag/best-window-cleaning-solution), [Outdoor Living Space](https://blog.destinationhomes.com/tag/outdoor-living-space), [Water Damage](https://blog.destinationhomes.com/tag/water-damage), [Pressure Washing Vinyl Siding](https://blog.destinationhomes.com/tag/pressure-washing-vinyl-siding), [Water Stains](https://blog.destinationhomes.com/tag/water-stains), [Exterior Maintenance Checklist](https://blog.destinationhomes.com/tag/exterior-maintenance-checklist) ## Related posts [![Spring Cleaning. 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