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My Two Favorite Outdoor Cleanup Must Haves

May 28, 2019  Cleaning | Outdoors | Uncategorized

There are two things that I can’t live without for keeping my outdoors looking spiffy. My favorite outdoor cleanup must haves include a pressure washer and a leaf blower. I pull the pressure washer out every spring to refresh my patio and outdoor furniture and even use it to get my windows sparkling clean. I’m sharing some before and after photos of my outdoor furniture and patio to show you what a difference the right power washer and leaf blower can make in keeping your outdoors looking good.

Outdoor cleanup must haves - Everyone needs this pressure washer for cleaning outdoor furniture and more kellyelko.com #pressurewasher #cleaningtips #cleanhouse #outdoors

If a picture is worth a thousand words, this before and after pic is worth millions!

I love that I can leave these indestructible Polywood Adirondack chairs outside all year long. They are not wood but have grooves to give it that real wood look and those grooves trap dirt like nobody’s business. They definitely get cruddy from sitting outside all year but just one swish from my trusty power washer and they look as good as new.

Note: PRESSURE WASHER WOOD FURNITURE AT YOUR OWN RISK! I tried cleaning a cruddy old wood table using the lightest nozzle and it splintered the wood. 

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This is the pressure washer I use and highly recommend (and so do 92% of reviewers)! Click the pic to shop.

I’ve added soap in the past but this year, I just used plain old water and it worked like a charm!

Ryobi Pressure Washer kellyelko.com #pressurewasher #ryobi #ryobioutdoors #cleaningtips #cleanhouse

My once moldy green chairs now sparkle.

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Everyone needs this pressure washer for cleaning outdoor furniture and more kellyelko.com #pressurewasher #cleaningtips #cleanhouse #outdoors

Before I power wash, I use my handy dandy leaf blower to get rid of all the loose dirt. I love using the leaf blower on my patio, porch and deck all year long. So much easier than sweeping! A rechargeable battery means no annoying cords to trip over.

My favorite leaf blower is great for keeping patios, porches and driveways clean kellyelko.com #outdoors #cleaningtips #cleaning #ryobi

My bluestone patio is 10 years old and it always looks horrible after a long winter. I love the instant gratification of the power washer because I can see the stones shedding all that crud right before my eyes!

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After a power wash, my patio looks so much better but I do need to have it re-grouted.

Everyone needs this pressure washer for cleaning outdoor furniture and more kellyelko.com #pressurewasher #cleaningtips #cleanhouse #outdoors

Cleaning is a necessary evil so I am happy to have the right equipment to make it bearable.

Now it’s time to relax with an ice cold margarita!

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  1. Dee

    May 28, 2019 at 10:22 am

    Looks great. Need to do mine. Thanks for the timely post.
    Btw what grout do you use? We used a polymer type before that washed out with rainfall .

    Thanks
    Dee

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    • Kelly Elko

      May 28, 2019 at 12:21 pm

      We had the patio installed 10 years ago so I’m not really sure what they used. This grout has taken a beating – I’m going to research what is best to replace it with.

      Reply
  2. Jeanne

    May 28, 2019 at 10:29 am

    I have a red brick patio that gets weeds in the cracks and moss on some of the stones. It takes me a full afternoon to de weed the patio by hand. Would a power washer dobthat? I’m a little worried that it would be too much force. You like the leaf blower? I want to get one!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 28, 2019 at 12:21 pm

      You need to be careful with the grout Jeanne. Too much pressure can knock it loose! I LOVE my leaf blower – so much better and easier than sweeping.

      Reply
  3. Fern

    May 28, 2019 at 11:55 am

    Alcohol – cocktails – margaritas – more alcohol – mentioned in every post!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 28, 2019 at 12:20 pm

      I’m glad to see you’re a regular reader Fern! Cheers!

      Reply
  4. Lisa K.

    June 10, 2019 at 9:36 am

    I use a leaf blower too. My boyfriend power washes. Guess we make a good team.

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    • Kelly Elko

      June 10, 2019 at 2:22 pm

      The perfect couple!!

      Reply

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