In Northeast areas like Westchester County NY, fall is a big transition from the warm fun summer months to the cold winter. During the fall, removing the leaves from your lawn along with preparing for your home for cooler temperatures requires time and effort. Here are a few outdoor cleaning tips that will get you ready for the season of change.

Clean Patio Furniture: Fall is the perfect time to clean and store your patio furniture. Whether you store your patio furniture inside or underneath a tarp you should clean it before putting it away for the winter. This way when spring rolls around you patio furniture is clean and ready for use.

Remove Sticks and Leafs: Removing leafs and debris from your lawn can be a daunting task. Start by dividing your lawn into separate areas and work on one at a time. Then remove large sticks out of the way. Next gather leaves with a rake into one area. Lastly, use biodegradable leaf bags, instead of garbage bags to collect leafs from the pile.

Clear Drainage Systems: During the fall leaves and debris build up in gutter and drainage systems. This can cause drainage systems to clog which can lead to flooding and cause structural damage to your home from ice damming. It is also important to drain hoses of water because freezing night time temperatures can damage you hose systems.

Keep Entrances Closed: Make sure entrances to your home are closed. During the fall winds become stronger and leafs are blown everywhere. Areas like your garage should be shut to prevent leafs from blowing inside you home and creating a mess.

Windows: Window cleaning is very popular residential and commercial cleaning service during the fall. Leaves fall of trees because they grow old and decay. When the leaves decay, dust particles are released into the air which, just like pollen, makes your windows dirty and unclear. People also get their windows clean during the fall because extra sunlight will help you save on your heating bill.