oward anna Real Estate Services Mary Lobene Lic. RE Salesperson (C) 585-734-3362 SPENCERPORT OFFICE 421 South Union St., Spencerport, NY 14559 marylobene@howardhanna.com Clean The Outside As Well As The Inside Most homeowners realize the importance of keeping the inside of the house clean, but the exterior of the house is the first thing a prospective buyer notices. Annual cleaning also prolongs the life of exterior siding or masonry, Washing a house is not the enormous task you might imagine, but careful planning and preparation are essential. There are a number of tools, techniques and cleaning agents that can make the job easier. Wait for a warm, dry day when the wind is not blowing to tackle the job. First, protect the areas around the house with plastic sheeting. Set moveable objects away from the house and cover all vents, electrical outlets and outside light fixtures with duct tape and plastic. Acareful inspection of the house should follow. Clean any areas with heavy stains (rust, organic or mildew stains or heavy deposits of grime) on masonry surfaces by hand to keep them from running when washed. Most stains can be removed with soap, water, and a scrub brush, Stubborn stains may require astronger cleaning agent. Luckily,clean- ers for almostevery kind of stain are readily available. An ordinary garden hose and an automobile brush are usually sufficient for most jobs, but if the surfaces are heavily soiled, you can rent a pressure washer For professional real estate advice, give me a call, Mary Lobene at 585-734-3362. oward anna Real Estate Services Mary Lobene Lic. RE Salesperson (C) 585-734-3362 SPENCERPORT OFFICE 421 South Union St., Spencerport, NY 14559 marylobene@howardhanna.com Clean The Outside As Well As The Inside Most homeowners realize the importance of keeping the inside of the house clean, but the exterior of the house is the first thing a prospective buyer notices. Annual cleaning also prolongs the life of exterior siding or masonry, Washing a house is not the enormous task you might imagine, but careful planning and preparation are essential. There are a number of tools, techniques and cleaning agents that can make the job easier. Wait for a warm, dry day when the wind is not blowing to tackle the job. First, protect the areas around the house with plastic sheeting. Set moveable objects away from the house and cover all vents, electrical outlets and outside light fixtures with duct tape and plastic. Acareful inspection of the house should follow. Clean any areas with heavy stains (rust, organic or mildew stains or heavy deposits of grime) on masonry surfaces by hand to keep them from running when washed. Most stains can be removed with soap, water, and a scrub brush, Stubborn stains may require astronger cleaning agent. Luckily,clean- ers for almostevery kind of stain are readily available. An ordinary garden hose and an automobile brush are usually sufficient for most jobs, but if the surfaces are heavily soiled, you can rent a pressure washer For professional real estate advice, give me a call, Mary Lobene at 585-734-3362.