Clogged gutters in British Columbia’s wet climate can wreak havoc on your home, not to mention your pocketbook! Are you among the many people who neglect cleaning their gutters properly for several years at a time? It might even seem that this is without any consequence to you. However, this neglect will come back to bite you. You may ask, …
5 Reasons You Should Hire a Professional Window Cleaner
In today’s post, we share with you 5 reasons to hire a professional to clean your windows. Of course you can do it yourself, but we wanted to outline some great benefits to giving it to a professional to handle. Everyone appreciates clean windows for enhancing the aesthetics of a home. Last week we discussed 5 easy steps to cleaning …
Umbrella Property Services Newsletter Issue #2
We realize we forgot to post our February newsletter! Oops. For a fun read check it out. UPS.Newsletter.14.02 No window cleaning, pressure washing, or gutter cleaning talk. Pinky swear!
How to Clean Your Interior Windows by Hand
Window washing is one of those jobs that takes time and devotion. By choosing the right tools and techniques, the task can go much more quickly and produce better results. Gather all of your tools and supplies before you begin. You will need a sponge, bucket, chamois or dry rag and a squeegee. Put a little detergent in a bucket …
5 Reasons to Have Your Gutters Cleaned
Gutter and downspout systems are an often-overlooked part of home maintenance. However, it is vitally important to clean and maintain your gutters. Overflowing gutters can cause a variety of problems with the most damaging being leaks within your home and basement. By following a twice-yearly cleaning schedule, fall and spring, you will significantly reduce the chances of having costly problems. …