Cleaning resources

Exterior & outdoor cleaning

Plan everyday office care, a construction handoff or a clearer cleaning scope.

How to Remove Debris From a Ground-Level Drain Grate

For an accessible private ground-level drain grate, lift ordinary leaves and litter from the top and collect them for proper disposal.

Exterior & outdoor cleaning

Treat white masonry deposits as an identification and moisture question before treating them as a cleaning problem.

Exterior & outdoor cleaning

Clean a sound wood deck with the cleaner and soft-brush method approved for its wood and finish.

Exterior & outdoor cleaning

Clean vinyl siding with a soft cloth or brush and a manufacturer-approved mild cleaner, then rinse gently.

Exterior & outdoor cleaning

For ordinary dirt on an intact vinyl fence, use its maker’s approved mild cleaner, a soft cloth or brush and a gentle rinse.

Exterior & outdoor cleaning

Clean stamped concrete as a decorative finish, not simply a hard slab.

Exterior & outdoor cleaning

For one small, isolated dropping on an accessible outdoor hard surface, avoid direct contact and avoid creating airborne dust.

Exterior & outdoor cleaning

Use a soft cloth or brush and the furniture maker’s approved soap-and-water method for ordinary dirt.

Exterior & outdoor cleaning

Clean a patio umbrella using the instructions for both the canopy fabric and the umbrella assembly.

Exterior & outdoor cleaning

Clean an intact painted or powder-coated metal gate with the finish maker’s mild, nonabrasive method.

Exterior & outdoor cleaning

Clean a painted exterior door with a soft cloth and a paint-compatible mild cleaner, then remove residue with a separate damp cloth and dry it.

Exterior & outdoor cleaning

Identify the mat’s material and backing before cleaning it.