When the sun shines, our balconies and terraces need even more careful maintenance to make the most of them. Of course, pollution and bad weather mean that these outdoor spaces tend to get dirty very quickly. Cleaning should be done frequently, but we don’t necessarily always have the opportunity to do it. Sure, your balcony is not used much in winter and therefore looks a bit deserted. But with the return of the nice days, the situation changes. Now you have to remove all the dirt that is stuck everywhere.
Keep in mind that balustrades and floors accumulate a lot of dust, dirt and especially bird droppings. First of all: move plants and pots to clean them thoroughly. What cleaning techniques and products are suitable for maintaining your balcony? We tell you some particularly effective natural methods to make this space very clean and welcoming!
Note: The remedies indicated are natural products. Before you start, you must make sure what material the floor or railing is made of so as not to damage them.
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Floor cleaning
There are different types of outdoor floors. All year round they are exposed to rain and wind, bad weather that brings dirt and dust. To clean the floors of the balcony or terrace, you can therefore resort to various natural remedies. First, remove the loose dirt, dust and leaves from the floor with your regular broom.
Cleaning ceramic floors
Ceramic floor
Ceramic floors are more resistant and therefore easier to degrease. First, enough water should be poured on the floor to remove superficial dirt.
To deepen the cleaning, mix the following ingredients:
1 bucket full of hot water
2 cups of white vinegar
1 cup of baking soda
1 cup of Marseille soap flakes
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