Ideally, windows should be washed twice a year. It’s not something that most of us look forward to but the reward can definitely make it worth the effort. Part of what makes window washing such a chore is using improper tools and methods, making an already challenging task more difficult. Simply spraying with a window cleaner and working it …
Effectively Clean Your Inside Windows
Simple Tips To Effectively Clean Your Inside Windows You just had your outside windows cleaned and are left with some not so clear areas on your windows. Chances are, it’s a simple matter of cleaning the insides. Here are a few ways to guarantee a satisfactory outcome. Clean the screens. If you leave yours in year-round, make sure to give …
How To Pressure Wash Commercial Awnings
Does your business boast beautiful awnings? While they can improve the look of your business and be great for advertising, they tend to be home to accumulated dirt and debris. Here are a few tips on how to effectively clean those awnings: Regularity: Pressure washing your awnings at least twice a year can extend their life cycle while ensuring that …
Gutter Shining
Here at Umbrella Property Services, we not only clean the inside of your gutters, we leave the outside clean and looking new! When it comes to removing those nasty black streaks that gutters get over time, we have a special cleaning agent that does a wonderful job at restoring the original appearance of the gutters. Regular house wash solution …
Home Maintenance 101: How Often to Clean Gutters?
If you haven’t had your gutter system cleaned and checked in the past 6 – 12 months, now is the time to get that looked after! When it’s one of those rainy days Vancouver is famous for, you should be able to spot some of the more obvious gutter problems such as leaks which can be repaired by professionals. It …
Cost Effective Ways to Add Curb Appeal
Remember all those outdoor fix-up projects you put off last winter, waiting for the warm summer months? Well, summer is passing us by so now is the time to think about getting some repairs in while the temperatures are still agreeable. Keeping your home in tip-top shape not only adds to its curb appeal but it saves you money as …
Moss On Your Roof?
Algae and lichen are much less destructive to roofs than moss and for the most part, it is usually unnecessary to remove them other than for cosmetic reasons. Moss is the real enemy. Moss holds moisture and roofs with moss on them dry out slower which in turn speeds up the wear and tear effect on the roof. Another reason …
What To Look For When Hiring A Window Cleaner
Here are five questions you are going to want to ask before choosing a professional contractor to clean your windows: 1. Are they reliable? Will the workers show up when they are scheduled to? We can assure you that our workers will arrive on time unless unforeseen circumstances do not allow them to. And in that case, you will know …
The Umbrella Property Service’s July 2014 Newsletter
Always a great read, this edition of Umbrella Property Service’s Newsletter features ways to reduce your home heating bill, life hacks for planning a family trip and much more! In this edition of our newsletter, you’ll find the following topics: Ways to reduce your home heating bill by 25% Life hacks on family trip planning Amazing day trips around Vancouver …
Tips For Cleaning Your Driveway
Why should you clean your driveway regularly? Because paved driveways become a magnet for oil stains, mud and thick layers of grime. 1. Sprinkle a thick layer of sawdust or kitty litter on any grease or oil stains. Leave the sawdust in place for 12 to 24 hours to absorb as much grease as possible. Sweep it up and dispose …