Five Spots that Need Outdoor Cleaning

Five Spots that Need Outdoor Cleaning

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A clean home is the ultimate sanctuary during these times when we rely on a perfectly sanitised environment for our physical and mental health. And as spring is finally here, now is the best time for exterior building cleaning! We know that deep cleaning your outdoor spaces can be quite a challenge, so we’ve listed down five places in your house or strata that need your extra attention.  

Roof and gutters 

It’s easy to forget about your roof but it actually needs regular cleaning. If you haven’t cleared your roof in a while, you’ll find that it can have layers of grime, mould, scales, and most probably, a lot of leaves and twigs that stuff your gutters. In the event of spring showers or heavy rains, it’s ideal that your roof is pressure washed, sealed, protected or repaired so you don’t experience leaks. The same goes for your gutters, which need to be cleared so they don’t block downpipes and cause more leaks around your home. You should also remember that roofs and gutters with a lot of leaves and twigs are fire risks, so it’s best to clear them when the weather permits it. 

Vergolas 

Just like roofs, vergolas are always exposed to the elements, so they can get dirty and stained in a short period. You probably have this roofing system outside where you would usually hang out and entertain guests. If left unwashed for months, these can look unsightly, especially in coastal areas where corrosive airborne salt deposits are abundant. Make sure to get the right residential cleaning service for your vergolas as they require special washing techniques to maintain the integrity of their surface. 

Patio 

Another area of your home that requires special attention is your patio. Since this is where you are most likely to stay to relax and enjoy the weather, it has to be clean and safe for you and your family. Sandstone and tiles can look dull, stained and mouldy because of algae growth, making them slippery and unsafe for everyone. Decks, furniture, and even fences made of timber can also look damaged, cracked and discoloured over time. Exterior building cleaning services will make sure to pressure wash your timber and sandstone to eliminate any stains and contaminants. It’s also best to paint and seal them to extend their life.  

Garage and driveway 

Concrete floors take a lot of beating in most homes. Apart from exposure to the elements, driveways are also prone to staining from dirt, soil, moss, and grease drips from cars. Your garage is also where your family stores junk, accumulating dirt and grime the longer you don’t clean them. Pressure washing your concrete areas makes a huge difference in cleanliness and restores the quality of their appearance. 

Fences and exterior walls 

Your property’s fences and walls need attention too. Fences can get rusty, get cracks and holes which eventually weaken the structure. You may not notice your exterior walls getting dirty over time, but they can develop stains where water is constantly present. Paint might be chipping on your walls which could lead to cracks that could compromise the structure as well. A good dose of pressure washing and perhaps some hard surface sealing may be the best solution to protect your walls. 

 

Exterior building cleaning can be difficult to do on your own when spring cleaning. It’s best to contact a team of professionals who have the expertise, the tools and equipment, and the drive to ensure your outdoor areas are perfectly cleaned and protected. Outdoor Cleaning Specialists is the go-to provider of exterior building cleaning and complete residential cleaning services in Sydney. Our teams are committed to delivering exceptional results to properties, from pavement to roof, every time and anytime. 

Want to get started on your overdue spring cleaning? Book a service with Outdoor Cleaning Specialists today! 

OCS Commercial Gutter Cleaning with Our Gutter Master

Commercial Gutter Cleaning with Our Gutter Master

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We understand how bothersome and dangerous it is to clean the gutters of tall buildings such as hotels, schools, churches, restaurants and offices. Thousands of people across Australia fall of ladders and experience injuries every year cleaning their roofs and gutters themselves. Whilst cleaning the gutters multiple-storey buildings without professional help may save you money, it can cause serious injuries and property damage as well. 

That’s why we at Outdoor Cleaning Specialists pride ourselves with our state-of-the-art technology that makes outdoor cleaning easy, efficient and safe. One of our favorite tools that we use specifically for commercial gutter cleaning is our Gutter Master, an Australian-designed and manufactured outdoor cleaning equipment. 

The Gutter Master Features 

Cleaning gutters up is now easier and more efficient than ever. The Gutter Master is a compact and lightweight machine that can be wheeled anywhere for convenient mobility. Its powerful 10 Hp engine is made for industrial use to vacuum stubborn debris like leaves, twigs and slurried gutter silt. These waste materials are suctioned to a collection drum using a high–volume, high–pressure airflow, allowing the cyclonic effect to collect the bulk waste in the drum whilst ensuring high–efficiency dust filtration. 

The wand of the Gutter Master is extendable to accommodate cleaning up to four storeys high from the ground, making it the safest professional gutter cleaning tool. The extendable pole can be clipped with a wireless camera so our staff can thoroughly vacuum gutters without missing anything. Filmed gutter cleaning is also stored in an SD card to provide evidence of all materials collected.  

This technology enables our staff to operate safely without the need for safety harnesses, providing a safe working experience for our staff and significant cost saving to our clients. 

Why Choose Our Commercial Gutter Cleaning Service 

As we provide specialised outdoor cleaning services, our gutter cleaning service is top-notch for the following reasons: 

  • We provide consultation as needed – for example, the best time for gutter cleaning is in August and September
  • Ensured removal of roof and gutter debris safeguards your building from potential fires in the summer months by eliminating flammable materials from your gutter 
  • Gutters and downpipes are cleared of any blockages that may disrupt rainwater flow, and thus prevents leaking roofs 
  • Less high-cost maintenance with regular gutter cleaning 
  • Peace of mind knowing the task is being done competently and safely 
  • Less clean up 
  • Tanks are emptied into the green waste bin 

Gutter Whiskers 

In addition to our commercial gutter cleaning service, we recommend installing Gutter Whiskers – New Zealand-made and constructed with high quality galvanised wire to resist rust. 

Once installed in your gutters, debris like leaves and branches are trapped and suspended in the Gutter Whiskers’ brush filter, preventing bedding in the gutter and downpipe blockage. The bristles allow the water to flow through the gutters. This is particularly useful where rainwater is collected for drinking. 

Get Outdoor Cleaning Services in Sydney  

Outdoor Cleaning Specialists’ professional and dedicated team can help with roof and gutter cleaning for your commercial property. We make sure that pipe blockages, leaks and flammable debris are no longer concerns for you so you can focus on running your commercial property without worry. Contact Outdoor Cleaning Specialists for a quick consultation today. 

OCS Hard Surface Sealing

Have You Looked into Hard Surface Sealing?

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If you have sandstone, tiles and concrete that have lost their natural quality, you’re probably due for some hard surface sealing soon. Our properties are exposed to the harsh Australian weather, which hastens the wear and tear of these surfaces. One of our outdoor cleaning services include hard surface sealing, which is meant to protect these outdoor surfaces from further damage from various elements. 

Which Surfaces Need Hard Surface Sealing? 

Sealing is perfect for a whole range of surfaces – sandstone, concrete, pattern stamped concrete, tiles, pavements, stencilcrete, slate and terracotta. These surfaces usually get a lot of traffic and experience the most wear and tear for any residential or commercial property. Floors, walls, driveways, gardens, patios, parks and other outdoor areas usually have some of these materials. As these are porous surfaces, they tend to trap pollutants and particles such as dirt, moss, grease, grime, oils, chemicals, water and bacteria. Over time these weaken the surfaces, and develop moulds, discolorations, stains and efflorescence, making them look extremely unsightly. 

We treat different surfaces using the appropriate sealing solutions. Concrete is different from tile, as they are made from different materials, and can be exposed to external elements in different ways, so we use a particular sealing solution that suits each surface. 

How Does This Help? 

We help you extend the life of your surfaces for the long-term. Our sealing service protects your outdoor surfaces from further damage by creating a protective barrier from the elements. No dirt or moisture will seep into the surface, making your driveways, walls, sandstone and more equipped to stand against the harsh outdoor elements. Your properties will be fully protected, whether during the hottest and wettest days of the year. 

Surface sealing also improves the appearance of your property by incorporating colour and gloss. Painted with rich colours, these surfaces will look like they’re brand new again. The paint also makes them easier to wash and clean as the finish is designed to repel dirt, water and other pollutants while making sure they are non-slippery. With this outdoor cleaning service, we help restore the quality of your property and improve its overall longevity. 

Get Outdoor Cleaning Services in Sydney 

Outdoor Cleaning Specialists has a dedicated crew who can help you clean your outdoor areas through pressure washing, timber and sandstone cleaning, roof cleaning, painting and more. With our hard surface sealing service, we make sure your commercial or residential property is completely spotless and protected for longer for your peace of mind, and looks pleasing at the same time. 

Contact Outdoor Cleaning Specialists to get a quote on hard surface sealing. 

OCS Commercial Building Cleaning for Success

Commercial Building Cleaning for Success

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Sometimes the key to having a successful commercial space comes down to cleanliness. Imagine visiting a bank, restaurant, or shopping centre where the walls are grimy, floors are slippery, and exteriors are looking worn down. Would you go back if the place is clearly unkept and poses safety hazards for visitors? 

Commercial buildings require special cleaning services because they are high–traffic areas. They receive hundreds if not thousands of people daily, exposing all surfaces to all kinds of dirt, germs, and viruses that could spread to other people. From offices, schools, hospitals, malls, hotels, to warehouses, factories, councils, parks and public pathways, these are places that need specialised cleaning services. 

Commercial building cleaning is different from residential cleaning because public places require more robust methods and products. Washing a restaurant’s kitchen floor, for example, is different from washing a house’s kitchen floor. A commercial kitchen might need stronger solutions and high pressure washing to effectively clean the floor and protect from the everyday wear and tear of the staff.   

Reasons to Consider Commercial Building Cleaning 

A primary reason why you should choose to have your commercial property professionally cleaned is to foster a great reputation for your stakeholders. Sometimes it takes just one instance to make or break a good impression. If they see that the entrance to your building is lined with slippery moss, they might never want to come back. If they see that your wall is tagged with unsightly graffiti, they may not want to enter at all. To prevent customers from turning away from your place of business, it’s best to get professional high-pressure cleaning and graffiti removal services. 

Commercial cleaners are also more thorough cleaners because they have the right tools, equipment and cleaning solutions that are specifically formulated for commercial properties. From environmentally -friendly cleaning solutions, to video camera-aided gutter cleaning, high-pressure floor scrubbers, and effective chemical foggers for disinfecting surfaces, professional cleaners use the right equipment to do the job well. They can wash, scrub, paint, seal, disinfect and sanitise better than your in-house team ever could. 

Professional cleaning is also a huge time saver for your business because you don’t necessarily need to shut down operations just to clean your premises. Whether it’s to pressure wash timber and sandstone, cement sidewalks, high-rise windows, or car park cleaning, professional cleaners can always do these tasks beyond your operational hours so there is zero disruption to your business. We make sure to schedule cleaning around your downtimes, so you won’t have to worry about losing customers, productivity or income. 

Prioritising Health and Safety 

Outdoor Cleaning Specialists shares your concerns over health and safety. We know that there is a particular commercial requirement to be extra clean and sanitised nowadays, and we make sure to meet those demands so you and your customers enjoy peace of mind. We are also compliant with all Australian OH&S guidelines and standards to get the job done effectively and efficiently. 

Do you need commercial cleaning services for your property? Contact us today to get the kind of clean your property deserves. 

Time for Strata Cleaning

Is It Time for Strata Cleaning?

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Health and safety are a top priority nowadays as the threat of infections is all around us. To eliminate the worry of getting infected, one thing we can do is keep our surroundings and outdoor surfaces clean. For people living in strata properties looking for cleaning services in Sydney, now is the perfect time to utilise our strata cleaning services. 

After months of limited use or foot traffic, your strata may be looking disheveled and worn down. Removing debris, dirt, grime and mould that may have accumulated on your outdoor surfaces by yourself just doesn’t have the same results as when professionals clean them. That’s because we use powerful cleaning tools and solutions for specific surfaces. 

Strata cleaning in Sydney involves cleaning all outdoor common spaces and open areas. This service also includes pressure washing all external surfaces such as walls, gates, fences, eaves, fascia boards, windows, driveways, pathways, bin areas, balconies, and more. For us at Outdoor Cleaning Specialists, there are no outdoor surface areas that aren’t within reach. From floor to roof, we are able to safely and securely access each area to give them a focused and thorough cleaning. 

Depending on the surface, we can adjust water pressure to preserve their integrity. We also use non-abrasive washing techniques to avoid damaging surfaces. Our specialized cleaning solutions, soft brushes and adjustable water pressure are key in maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of your strata. 

Regular building maintenance is the secret to extending the life, quality, and integrity of your exterior surfaces. Take the time to look at your property and assess what needs professional attention. Do the walls need to be washed and buffed? Do the timber and sandstone need sealing? Does your roof need to be cleared and painted? Is the car park dustier than usual? If the answers are mostly yes, you are due for strata cleaning. 

Outdoor Cleaning Specialists is your best bet for reliable strata cleaning services in Sydney. We have extensive experience cleaning strata properties of all sizes across Sydney, and we use the latest equipment, techniques, and environment-friendly cleaning products. We’re a Strata Community Australia Corporate Member, and we comply with OH&S guidelines so you’re assured that we can clean your property the way it’s meant to be cleaned. 

Outdoor Cleaning Specialists offers a wide range of strata cleaning services – from high pressure cleaning, window cleaning, timber and sandstone cleaning, roof painting to hard surface sealing, graffiti removal and even chemical fogging.  

Contact us today to know what else we offer to help keep your strata perfectly clean for your peace of mind. 

Importance of Roof Cleaning, Outdoor Cleaning Specialists

Roof Cleaning and Why It’s Important

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Your roof is an asset – a strong protective cover that ensures your safety at home. And more often than not, we tend to forget about it. If you think about it, the roof is the one part of your house that takes a good beating. It’s constantly exposed to extreme weather conditions – heat, rain and wind, and this important structure can weaken over time when not maintained.

Roof Cleaning

Because it’s easy to overlook, your roof can get damaged over time. Your roof tiles can become discoloured from dirt and mould. Roofs are also prone to the growth of a certain algae that form unattractive black and green stains. This algae spreads and can be difficult to get rid of, essentially trapping and absorbing heat, making your roof weak and brittle in the long run. If you have solar panels on your roof, they might not be maximised if they’re covered in dirt and stained.

It’s best to contact a roof cleaning service to assess and clean your roof at least twice a year. Outdoor Cleaning Specialists can clean your roof through high pressure washing, using the right cleaning agents to preserve your roof’s original colour, and remove any dirt, mould or algae buildup. We can also help protect your roof by applying a protective sealing that also makes your roof look bright and visually appealing.

Roof Painting

Roofs can look neglected and faded over the years, detracting from the appearance of your house. Faded roof tiles also indicate decay. As the protective layer of paint is faded, the roof tiles can develop cracks and absorb water, which lead to eventual leaks. Faded tiles also can’t reflect the sun’s rays, absorbing more heat. This makes your house feel warmer, which consequently increases your energy consumption.

Outdoor Cleaning Specialists’ roof painting service can help protect your house or building by using Nutech paints. These paints not only enhance the appearance of your property, but they also extend the life of your tiles and reduce your energy costs as well.

Gutter Cleaning

Another way to ensure the integrity of your roof is by paying the same attention to your gutters. Gutters control the flow of water away from your house during rains and storms, but they can also get clogged with leaves, dirt and debris. In the event of heavy rains, your gutter might not be able to direct water into the sewer. Instead, it can trap rainwater which can get considerably heavy and compromise your homes’s structure. Water can enter your house through windows and doors if your gutter is no longer working.

During the drier months, your gutter can be a safety hazard. Twigs, leaves, and sticks that collect in your gutter can catch fire, especially if you live in areas prone to bushfires. Flying embers that reach your roof and your congested gutter can effectively endanger your home.

To ensure that your house is safe from different potential dangers no matter the season, reach out to professionals for a thorough gutter cleaning. Outdoor Cleaning Specialists make sure your gutters are clean, free from debris, and your downpipes clean as a whistle.

Your roof keeps your family safe and protected at all times, so it’s only right that you take care of your roof as best as you can. We at Outdoor Cleaning Specialists have the right tools and experience to get your roof and gutter clean. Apart from high pressure washing, roof painting and sealing, and downpipe cleaning and de-clogging, we can also assess your roof and gutters to recommend solutions for repair.

Keep your house beautiful and in good working order. Contact Outdoor Cleaning Specialists for a FREE quote today.

 

 

Chemical Fogging for Increased Safety Protocols of Safetyline Jalousie

Chemical Fogging for Increased Safety Protocols

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For some businesses out there, it’s business as usual. And this means enhanced measures are implemented to protect the health and safety of staff who go to work. 

One of our recent clients is Safetyline Jalousie, a leading manufacturer of louvre windows in Australia. The company continuously meets the demands of their clients as the construction industry is forging ahead. To minimize infection risks for their staff in facilities, and distribution to clients, the company reached out to Outdoor Cleaning Specialists for our chemical fogging service. Chemical fogging is now part of their safety and cleaning protocols that helps them continue their commitment to their customers. 

Read the article here. 

Make the crucial step of ensuring the safety of your workplace, strata, or commercial area. Contact Outdoor Cleaning Specialists today.  

Outdoor Cleaning Specialists Chemical Fogging

Outdoor Cleaning Specialists Chemical Fogging

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Protecting your outdoor spaces with chemical fogging

Research has indicated that COVID-19 contaminants can stay on surfaces for hours and days. This means that the potential to get infected is high. While most commercial areas are empty now, we can’t risk having more infections as soon as these places are populated again. We need to take our sanitation to a higher level to eliminate any lingering risks from this virus.

Outdoor Cleaning Specialists recommends the following:

  • Regular cleaning of your home, in your car and at work
  • Extra sanitation on touched surfaces such as tables, doorknobs, light switches, and even floors

We know that disinfecting can be quite the challenge — it is daunting to constantly clean large spaces especially in high use areas. That’s why we have teamed up with a company to deliver a service which offers a new way of disinfecting surfaces. Our chemical fogging system is a powerful cleaner which kills 99.9999% of bacteria and viruses on all surfaces.

Our chemical fogging system has been tested, approved and certified effective at eliminating COVID-19 strains on surfaces, and three other viral strains, as stated in the USEPA guidance document. Our disinfecting compound is successful at inactivating COVID-19 and similar strains, eliminating any infection risks in public areas.

Our chemical foggers are:

  • An environmentally friendly, heavy-duty cleaner, sanitiser
  • Hospital-grade disinfectants
  • Economical in application and maintaining hygiene criteria
  • Plant and mineral based
  • Australian-made and owned
  • Registered with the Australian Government Department of Health

Our machinery creates a mist that forms ultra-low volume droplets between five to 30 microns in length. Studies have shown that this droplet size is perfect to eliminate carriers of disease, pests and pathogens.

Our chemical foggers use heat to disperse a large amount of chemical into a room or structure quickly and efficiently. Through our fogging process, we can remove odours, break down surface contaminants and most importantly disinfect and sanitise high use areas.

Outdoor Cleaning Specialist’s chemical fogging is ideal for factories, warehouses, gyms, day cares, schools, parks, playgrounds, food packing and prepping, commercial kitchens, cool rooms, hospitals and more.

Outdoor Cleaning Specialists will be offering our service to all commercial properties to give businesses back their peace of mind. Contact us today!

 

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Removing the Mould on your Strata Property Exterior

Removing the Mould on your Strata Property’s Exterior

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There’s nothing more insidious than mould growing on the surfaces of strata properties. Without you noticing it, mould has spread across corners, floors and walls, colouring the surfaces with an unsightly black and green that can be difficult to remove. It can also be a health hazard that will require immediate strata cleaning services.

What is mould?

Mould is a fungi that forms in areas constantly affected by moisture. These areas usually don’t receive enough ventilation or sunlight and are therefore damp – the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. Mould grows at a subtle rate, and before you know it, your property is overrun by large stains and streaks across your property, and you’ll need strata cleaning services immediately.

Is mould dangerous?

Apart from making your strata property look drab and dirty, mould is potentially dangerous to people and pets living in your property. As it grows and spreads across these damp surfaces, it cultivates spores that spread through the air, making it easily ingestible to surrounding people. This can lead to respiratory problems and allergies than can weaken immune systems over time. Mould, such as toxic black mould, is linked to poor air quality in stratas and sometime give off an unpleasant odour if left unattended for long periods.

Mould is also a health hazard that can cause asthma, body aches, exhaustion and rashes to people unwittingly inhaling spores. The residents could also experience extreme health problems such as hair loss, hallucinations, and sleep deprivation, especially if the mould is found inside the building. Reports over the years have indicated that multiple people in Australia are slowly being poisoned by toxic mould poisoning in their homes.

What should I do with mould growing in my strata?

There are a handful of things you should do to regularly check if there is mould forming on your strata property, or before you call for strata cleaning services.

  1. Check indoor and outdoor areas that are regularly exposed to moisture
    Whether it’s the bathroom, or a part of your garage or balcony that is most likely to be damp because of lack of ventilation or sunlight, make sure that there are no mould stains that are forming. If you find any small mould stains, use the right materials such as chlorine bleach, stiff-bristled brushes, and protective gear to scrub it away.
  2. Dry wet areas
    Take the time to wipe or mop areas exposed to humidity and moisture. Open the windows or bring in a fan to help air circulate the area.
  3. Use anti-microbial products
    When cleaning your house, use anti-microbial sprays, soap or paint to prevent spores settling down on your strata surfaces.
  4. Get a dehumidifier
    Consider getting a dehumidifier to reduce and control the moisture level in your rooms. Dehumidifiers can also eliminate mould, mildew and dust mites that usually thrive in humid environments.
  5. Fix pipe leaks
    Most moisture problems inside the home are caused by leaking pipes, or areas where water flows like faucets, showers, even roofs. Inspect these sources and repair immediately when needed.

Strata cleaning services for your property

But what about mould growing in outdoor areas? Mould can be stubborn to remove, and in some cases, you’ll need professional strata cleaning services. This is where our expert team at Outdoor Cleaning Specialists can address your needs and make a difference.

Outdoor Cleaning Specialists offers a wide range of cleaning services that clean dirt, debris, grime and especially mould off of your strata surfaces. We can help maintain your complex’s exterior looking fresh and well presented.

Our strata cleaning services involves cleaning all external areas of your strata property, including walls, windows, balconies, roofs, fascia boards, gutters, driveways, pathways, bin areas and more.

We safely use non-abrasive products and washing techniques to protect any surface. These products and techniques include special cleaning solutions, super soft brushes and low and high pressure water.

Here at Outdoor Cleaning Specialists, our strata cleaning services aim to help you maintain the quality and integrity of your exterior surfaces and outdoor areas. We help maintain your strata’s cleanliness to extend its life, to ultimately serve you and your residents better. We consider all your cleaning needs as well as the surrounding environment in providing our strata cleaning services, whether it’s in a busy city, or a coastal area where corrosive airborne salt deposits are present, we give you the services that protect your building and help save you significant amounts of money.

Our strata cleaning services include:

  • High pressure cleaning
  • Building exterior cleaning
  • Timber and sandstone
  • Roof and gutter cleaning
  • Hard surface cleaning
  • Floor cleaning
  • Car park cleaning
  • Graffiti removal
  • Roof painting

When was the last time you had you got rid of the mould on your strata exterior? Contact Outdoor Cleaning Specialists or call us at 1300 870 626 to book a full strata cleaning service today.