Spring Cleaning Guide | Austin, TX | ABC Home & Commercial Services

Common Household Tasks:

Change out your HVAC filters
Clean out your gutters
Clean your dishwasher filter
Clean the dryer vent and exhaust hose
Vacuum refrigerator coils
Shampoo carpets and rugs

These household tasks should be done every 3 to 6 months:

Prevent Pests With Spring Cleaning

Did you know that there are simple cleaning tasks you can do around your home to prevent pests? To complement preventative pest control, you can:

Regularly sweep and vacuum
Wipe down spills
Keep food in tightly sealed containers
Move linens and seasonal decor from cardboard boxes into glass or metal containers with a tight-fitting lid

Prune trees and shrubs
Check exterior caulking and weather stripping
Clear debris from the yard

AC & Electrical

Air Conditioning Preventive Maintenance
Regular maintenance on your air conditioning system can extend its life and help it work better. Learn more about air conditioning preventative maintenance tasks and how to complete them.

How to Improve Indoor Air Quality
Want to breathe cleaner air at home? Learn how to improve indoor air quality with proper ventilation, air filtration and reducing pollutants for a fresh and clean living space.

Handyman & Exterior Cleaning

Can Power Washing Damage Concrete?
If it’s not done correctly, power washing can damage concrete. Learn more about the most common reasons why this happens and how to properly wash concrete to remove dirt and debris.

How to Paint Trim Without Tape and Other Tips
Painting trim without tape is doable with the right technique! Learn how to get clean lines, paint near carpet and refresh wood trim without sanding for an attractive finish.

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What products and tools to have on the ready
Cleaning and appliance maintenance tips
How to declutter and reorganize

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Contact ABC for Your Home Service Needs

Make time for spring cleaning by offloading your other tasks to ABC. Our expert team provides:

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Yard Projects & Maintenance

When To Mow Lawn in the Spring
After not mowing your lawn during the winter, knowing when to mow it for the first time in the spring can be challenging. Learn more about spring lawn care and when to fertilize and aerate!

How to Clean Gutters From the Ground
Nobody looks forward to cleaning their home’s gutters. Fortunately, there are effective ways to do this task without climbing a ladder. Discover options for cleaning a home’s gutters from the ground.

Most Overlooked Home Maintenance Tasks:

34% of homeowners forget to replace HVAC filters.
29% don’t clean dryer vents, increasing fire risks.
22% never check their gutters, leading to water damage.

Spring is the perfect time to refresh and reset your home, but it can feel overwhelming. ABC’s experts break down the tasks to help you declutter, maintain appliances and keep pests at bay.

Click below for tips, must-do cleaning tasks and the tools you need to make your spring cleaning a success!

Spring Cleaning Guide

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Spring Cleaning Tips

Landscaping Tips

Check your gutters and downspouts:

ABC has the tools and expertise to clean out any leaves or debris in your gutters to ensure proper drainage. It’s also a good time to inspect the gutters for any signs of damage. ABC’s handymen can take care of this!

Pool Services

How To Vacuum A Pool Using A Skimmer
Did you know you can vacuum your pool using only a skimmer? Follow this simple step-by-step guide to keep your pool sparkling clean so you can spend more time relaxing and enjoying the sun!

Pool Maintenance For Beginners
New to pool ownership? Keeping it in top shape can feel overwhelming. Discover the essentials of pool maintenance to keep your water clean and enjoy your pool to the fullest!

Get your lawn ready for the growing season:

Rake up any twigs, leaves and other debris that may have gathered over the winter. Keep an eye out for any patchy areas that you should reseed and fertilize. For ongoing lawn care, contact ABC.

Clean up garden beds:

Pull weeds and replace plants that died during a freeze. Prune shrubs and perennial plants to encourage new growth and add fresh mulch or compost to beds. Contact ABC for help!

Inspect your sprinkler system:

During your first watering check the lawn for any dry or water-logged areas. This could indicate a problem with your irrigation system. Contact ABC for a free inspection.

Prep your decks and patios:

ABC can help with power washing your patios and decks, as well as staining and sealing your wood deck. This is a good time to wipe down and clean your outdoor furniture and cushions, too. Contact ABC for help!

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