South Bay Spring Cleaning Checklist for Coastal Homes
Living blocks from the ocean means South Bay homes take a beating inland houses never see. Salt air pits window seals, corrodes railings and exterior hardware, and leaves a film on siding that regular dusting will not touch. Spring is the right time to get ahead of it, whether you are staying in your Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, or Redondo Beach home for years or getting it ready to list. Levine Homes Real Estate & Construction put together a checklist that accounts for what coastal living actually does to a house.
Expert Tips for Spring Cleaning
Your home can be tidy and organized in no time if you utilize the help of an efficient spring cleaning checklist. Create your own, or feel free to use the one we’ve provided below.
Outside
Wash windows inside and out, and check seals for salt buildup.2. Rinse salt spray off railings, gutters, and exposed metal hardware to slow corrosion.3. Wash out trash cans.4. Sweep the porch and deck, and check deck boards for salt-related wear.5. Wash the outdoor furniture.6. Spruce up flowerbeds and garden areas with plants suited to coastal conditions.7. Schedule a pool cleaning.8. Repaint, stain or water seal all wood and vulnerable metal surfaces before summer sun and salt exposure set in.
Inside
1. Clean out the refrigerator.2. Organize the pantry and discard expired food.3. Clean the oven.4. Vacuum upholstered furniture.5. Thoroughly dust the surfaces of the house.6. Clean showers and tubs.7. Launder all bedding.8. Go through closets and gather old, rarely worn clothing and shoes to put together a donation.
Contact Us Today
If your spring walkthrough turns up more than dust, cracked caulking around windows, rust on railings, or a deck that needs more than a wash, those are worth a second look before they turn into bigger repairs. Levine Homes Real Estate & Construction is both a licensed general contractor and real estate brokerage based in Hermosa Beach, so we can tell you whether something is a quick fix or a sign of more work ahead, and help you plan for it either way. Call our office today at (310) 796-9088.