There’s definitely a chill in the air, and we are even starting to experience the first storms of the season. Now is a great time to clear away any debris from the exterior of your home or condo.
If you have spider webs on any outdoor furniture or fixtures that need gentle care or that can’t get wet, use this little trick. Tie an old flannel pillowcase securely around a broom. Use it to gently remove spider webs around light fixtures or other delicate items. It’s great for use inside your home, too.
A good sweep with a stiff outdoor broom should take care of most of the debris and cobwebs outside your home. If there’s any mess left after you’ve swept, spray the outside of your home down with a hose with the water pressure turned up.
Sometimes spider webs really get out of hand, and you need to take preventive measures. You can call in a professional exterminator to take care of the spiders around your home. You can also try a bug spray. A visit to the local garden store should put you on to a good one. Follow the directions on the bottle carefully and make sure to keep all poisons locked away from children and pets.
The Mike Dunfee Group specializes in the sale, leasing, and property management of Long Beach homes and condominiums. If you’d like to learn more about Long Beach real estate or are thinking about buying, selling, or property management of a home or condo, please contact me.
