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24 practical guides from the Maidly team on house washing, roofs, gutters, solar, windows, cleaning and property care in Christchurch.
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House washing 4
How often should you wash your house in Christchurch?
How often Christchurch homes need a house wash, roof clean, gutter clean and window clean, plus the signs it’s time and why regular washing saves money.
Read article →House washing · 4 min readSoft washing vs pressure washing: what’s the difference?
Soft washing and pressure washing explained: how each works, which surfaces need which, and why the wrong method can damage paint, roofs and timber.
Read article →House washing · 4 min readWhat’s the green and black stuff on my house?
The green, black and grey growth on your house is usually algae, mould or lichen. What each one is, why it grows, and how to remove it without damage.
Read article →House washing · 3 min readShould you wash your house before painting?
Why washing your house before painting matters, how long to wait before painting, and what a pre-paint wash should include.
Read article →Roofs 4
Lichen and moss on your roof: why water-blasting is the wrong fix
Why high-pressure water-blasting damages roofs, and how a soft wash and treatment removes moss and lichen safely on Colorsteel and tile roofs.
Read article →Roofs · 3 min readCan you water-blast a Colorsteel roof?
Why high-pressure water-blasting is risky on Colorsteel and coated metal roofs, and the safer way to clean them.
Read article →Roofs · 3 min readHow long does roof moss treatment take to work?
What to expect after a roof moss and lichen treatment: what clears on the day, what fades over weeks, and how long the results last.
Read article →Roofs · 3 min readCleaning your roof when you have a rainwater tank
How to clean and treat your roof safely when you collect rainwater: disconnecting downpipes, when to reconnect, and what to tell your cleaner.
Read article →Gutters 3
Why you should clean your gutters before winter
Blocked gutters cause overflow, damp and rot. Why autumn is the best time to clean gutters in Christchurch, and what a proper gutter clean includes.
Read article →Gutters · 3 min read7 signs your gutters are blocked
Overflowing water, plants in the spouting, damp walls and more. Seven signs your gutters are blocked and need cleaning before they cause damage.
Read article →Gutters · 3 min readAre gutter guards worth it?
An honest look at gutter guards: what they stop, what they don’t, and why guarded gutters still need occasional cleaning.
Read article →Solar panels 2
Do solar panels need cleaning in Christchurch?
Why rain doesn’t keep solar panels clean, how dust, droppings and lichen reduce output, and how often Christchurch panels should be cleaned.
Read article →Solar panels · 3 min readWhy you shouldn’t clean solar panels with a hose and detergent
Why tap water, detergents and high pressure are bad for solar panels, and the safe method professionals use: purified water and soft brushes.
Read article →Driveways & decks 2
How to remove oil stains from a concrete driveway
How to deal with fresh and old oil stains on concrete driveways, what you can do yourself, and what to expect from a professional clean.
Read article →Driveways & decks · 3 min readHow to stop paths and decks getting slippery in winter
Why paths, decks and driveways go slippery in Christchurch winters, and how cleaning and simple changes make them safer.
Read article →Windows 2
Why your windows streak (and how professionals avoid it)
The real reasons windows streak, from too much product to dirty frames, and the techniques professionals use for streak-free glass.
Read article →Windows · 4 min readHow to clean mould off window frames, sills and tracks after winter
Black spots on your window frames, seals and tracks after a Christchurch winter? How to clean them safely in spring and stop condensation mould coming back.
Read article →Home cleaning 3
End-of-tenancy cleaning checklist (NZ)
A room-by-room end-of-tenancy cleaning checklist for New Zealand rentals, to help tenants leave the property reasonably clean and tidy.
Read article →Home cleaning · 3 min readHow often should you deep clean your home?
The difference between a regular clean and a deep clean, how often each is needed, and a simple schedule for keeping your home fresh.
Read article →Home cleaning · 3 min readEco-friendly cleaning: what it really means
What eco-friendly cleaning means in practice, why it matters for your home, family and waterways, and what to ask a cleaning company.
Read article →Commercial & healthcare 2
Cleaning vs disinfection: what medical centres need to know
Why cleaning and disinfection are separate steps, why contact time matters, and what to look for in a cleaning provider for a clinic or medical centre.
Read article →Commercial & healthcare · 4 min readWhat’s included in a builders clean after a new build or renovation?
What a builders clean covers after a new build, renovation or fit-out in Christchurch, how it differs from a regular clean, and how to plan for handover.
Read article →Landlords & sellers 2
Exterior cleaning before selling your house: what’s worth doing
Which exterior cleaning jobs make the biggest difference before listing photos and open homes, and when to book them.
Read article →Landlords & sellers · 4 min readA yearly exterior maintenance calendar for Christchurch landlords
A season-by-season exterior maintenance plan for Christchurch rental properties: gutters, washing, roofs, paths and windows.
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