Christmas Home Tips: Free Maintenance Advice from Patron Home Watch
The Christmas season is here, and while we celebrate the joy of family, faith, and festivities, it’s also a great time to show your home some love before you head back north for the season. As part of our Christmas gift to you, we’re sharing free tips on some outstanding products that can help you maintain your home and keep it looking pristine. From removing mold and mildew to preventing buildup in your AC system, these products make maintenance easy, efficient, and effective.
Have you recently purchased a new home in Southwest Florida? While it’s a dream to live in paradise, it also presents unique challenges. You may look around and wonder how to handle persistent mold spots, spider nests, or mildew buildup. At Patron Home Watch, we’ve seen it all, and we know what works. Let us guide you with tried-and-true solutions to keep your home in top shape.
1. 30 Seconds Outdoor Cleaner
This powerful cleaner is a must-have for tackling gunky surfaces around your home. Whether it’s mold and mildew on window sills, lanai corners, or patio furniture, 30 Seconds Outdoor Cleaner works like magic:
- How to Use: Simply apply with water, rinse with a garden hose, and watch the mold and mildew erode away in no time.
- Best For: Window sills, patio furniture, and other stubborn surfaces that accumulate grime.
Say goodbye to hours of scrubbing – this product is a game-changer for quick and easy cleaning!
2. Starbrite Bird Poop and Spider Poop Dissolver
If you’ve ever struggled with bird droppings or spider “presents” on your lanai screens, this product is for you. Spiders tend to make their habitat in hidden corners of lanais, leaving unsightly spots that can be tough to remove. Starbrite Bird Poop and Spider Poop Dissolver makes cleanup effortless:
- How to Use: Spray it on your screens or affected areas, let it dissolve the mess, and rinse clean.
- Best For: Lanai screens, patio railings, and other tricky outdoor areas.
Keep your lanai looking spotless without the elbow grease!
3. Screen Magic
Screen Magic is the perfect solution to keep your lanai screens looking pristine. It’s specifically designed to clean screens without the need for scrubbing, leaving them looking fresh and clear:
- How to Use: Spray it directly on the screens and wipe clean for instant results.
- Best For: Lanai screens, porch screens, and other mesh surfaces.
Maintaining clean screens has never been this easy!
4. Wet it & Forget it
Wet it & Forget it is a long-term solution that works wonders for maintaining your roof, patio, and pavers while you’re away. This low-maintenance product fights moss, algae, and fungal growth over time, gradually breaking them down without causing harm to your surfaces. It’s safe to use on a variety of materials, making it an ideal choice for preserving your home’s exterior. Additionally, it saves money on extra services like pressure washing by reducing the buildup that often requires professional intervention:
- How to Use: Apply it to surfaces like your roof or patio before you leave for the season. No scrubbing needed – it works gradually with rain and moisture.
- Best For: Roof tops, driveways, patios, and pavers.
When you return next season, your surfaces will look cleaner and free of unwanted buildup. This is a must-have for snowbirds who want to prevent moss and grime while they’re gone.
5. AC Pan Tablets
Your air conditioner is vital for maintaining a healthy and safe home, especially in Florida’s humid climate. Over time, mold and fungal buildup can block your AC condensate line, leading to backups, leaks, and costly repairs. AC Pan Tablets help keep your system clean:
- How to Use: Place the treatment product in your AC condensate line or drain pan. We also pour vinegar down the condensate line each month during every filter inspection to further break down buildup and keep the system running smoothly.
- Best For: Routine AC system maintenance and avoiding costly blockages.
This simple product ensures your AC system runs smoothly while keeping your home cool and humidity-free.
6. Lanai Screen Cobweb Brush
A lanai screen cobweb brush is an incredibly simple yet effective tool for maintaining a clean and inviting outdoor space. This tool is perfect for removing cobwebs, dust, and debris from your screens and corners. At Patron Home Watch, we include web cleaning as part of our service to ensure your lanai stays in pristine condition:
- How to Use: Gently sweep the brush along your screens and hard-to-reach corners of your lanai to remove cobwebs and debris.
- Best For: Lanai screens, ceiling corners, and patio railings.
With this brush, you can maintain your lanai screens with minimal effort, keeping your outdoor space looking tidy year-round.
Where to Buy These Products
All of these amazing products can be purchased at our local Ace Hardware store right here in town. By shopping locally, you’re not only getting the best tools for your home but also supporting our community businesses.
Preventative Maintenance Solutions
At Patron Home Watch, we also offer preventative maintenance solutions to ensure your home stays in top shape year-round. Whether it’s monitoring your AC system, inspecting for mold, or maintaining outdoor surfaces, we’re here to help protect your investment.
Give Your Home the Gift of Care This Christmas
At Patron Home Watch, we care about your home as much as you do. These simple, effective products can make a world of difference in keeping your home clean, healthy, and well-maintained – whether you’re in town or away for the season.
If you’re ever in need of professional care for your property, Patron Home Watch is always here to help. From visual inspections to preventative maintenance, we’re your trusted guardians in Ave Maria.
Merry Christmas from our family to yours! We hope that your home and hearts are filled with the love and joy that Christ brings to us at Christmas. May the Holy Family, Jesus, Mary, and Joseph watch over you and yours this New Year.
From all of us at Patron Home Watch, have a blessed and joyful Christmas season!