Marian VolkwynThe arrival of warmer weather heralds the end of winter hibernation and the inevitable spring cleaning. Now that the gardening season is ready to resume, it’s critical to assess what needs to be cleaned around the outdoors and garden spaces. Main areas that require cleaning with water are patios, balconies, pathways, garden furniture, caravans and boats.
A new range of eco-friendly Cleansystem tools from GARDENA is now available for all these cleaning projects. These tools are creatively made from recycled materials. Simply connect a standard hose pipe to the handle allowing water to flow through the wash brush. This adaptable range includes various soft and hard brushes that prevents scratch marks, various size handles, a bike brush and shampoo wax sticks – perfect for cleaning vehicles, trailers, motorcycles, bicycles, and general outdoor surfaces.
All that needs to be done is to choose a handle, select the cleaning device, insert the shampoo stick into the attachment and you are ready to start your cleaning.
Here is a detailed list of areas around the garden and home that will need Spring cleaning and a list of products to help make these tasks effortless:
1. Patios, balconies and gardens
Remove leaves, dirt, and any debris from patios, balconies and gardens. Clean these areas using the GARDENA combisystem range of brooms and rakes. The combisystem operates by one handle with interchangeable attachments. Simply connect tool of choice and you are ready. Easily swop out the attachment when done and connect next attachment – its that easy 
. For more stubborn cleaning areas use a GARDENA AquaClean battery operated pressure. Pay attention to any stains or moss and use appropriate cleaners.
2. Garden furniture
Start by inspecting all outdoor furniture. Check for any damage such as rust, rot, or wear. If possible, repair or replace any items as needed. To clean these sensitive areas, use soapy water and a good quality brush. Recommended by GARDENA, are the hand held brushes from the Cleansystem range that is specifically designed for these applications. The range consists of soft brushes for sensitive surfaces and scrubbing brushes for harder surfaces. As water flows through these attachments once connected to the hose, this will cut down the cleaning time considerably.
3. Cars and caravans
With the warmer weather approaching, caravans are taken out of storage and put into use. This requires cleaning prior to use and to make this task easy, GARDENA recommends the battery operated AquaClean to reach into every space.
To reach the caravan roof, the Cleansystem angled handle is perfect for this task.
Recommended is the Car Wash set that comes complete with handle, soft brush and soap sticks.
4. Boats, yachts and caravans
Boat and yacht cleaning is a very important as it helps prevent rust and decay of surfaces and components to keep them running efficiently. Decay can be especially serious when vessels are regularly placed in salt water. Regular cleaning helps preserve the boat or yacht and keeps it beautiful and in good condition providing a longer life in the water. Choosing the right equipment is important when performing cleaning tasks. Scum and dirt are ongoing issues, so it is crucial to stock up on the correct cleaning supplies. Choose tools with soft bristles and surfaces whenever possible to prevent damage to the finish of the vessel. While cleaning will be necessary to cut through debris, preserving shiny surfaces for cosmetic reasons should also be a consideration.
The GARDENA Cleansystem range consists of the full range of cleaning tools from angled scrubbing brushes to soft bristles brushes as well as window wipers that can be used from the ground or higher surfaces.
5. Bikes
Warmer weather heralds many outdoor activities and biking is amongst the top favourite. We know too well that cleaning a bike can be time consuming and frustrating. GARDENA has specially designed a Bike brush that makes this cleaning task effortless. Simply connect to a standard hose and you can clean the bike with ease.
6. Solar panel
Solar panels work by converting light into electricity. If there is dirt on the surface of the solar panel, it can reduce how much light is absorbed by that area, reducing efficiency. Cleaning solar panels reduce dust, debris, and other contaminants such as leaves and bugs, which could further reduce efficiency. For best results and to ensure that you don’t scratch your solar panels in any way, simply use water and a soft bristle. As this surface is very delicate, we recommend using the GARDENA soft brush range that can either be connect to a handle to high reach areas or connect to the hose to hand cleaning. Like you would with glass windows or when washing your car, dry with a squeegee or chamois to avoid leaving residue behind.
7. Window cleaning
It is recommend to clean window in Spring to remove dirt and grim build up from the windy and winter seasons. This task can be very tricky if you do not have the correct tools. The GARDENA window cleaner with wiper will cut down the cleaning time as you can clean using water and detergents. The built-in rubber lip can be used as a squeegee to wipe after cleaning. This attachment can rotate 360⁰ making it very flexible. The micro-fibre fleece is removable and fully machine washable.
8. Garage doors, railings and greenhouses
Garage doors, railings and greenhouses will be grateful for a spring clean too. There’s often plenty of algae and other green coatings to be removed. Choose the correct attachment from the Cleansystem range and you are ready to clean.
9. Clean with the power of water
The water carrying Cleansystem tools is such a huge time saver when it comes to general cleaning. The hand brushes and handles can be connected directly to the hose with a quick simple click. Long gone are the days of struggling with a heavy bucket full of water. The flow can be adjusted with full flexibility to ensure that there is always enough power and water for the task at hand. Cleaning tabs or soap sticks can be added to tackle the dirtiest surfaces. The soap sticks can be added with a hand brush or scrubbing brush, while cleaning tabs are designed to be used with handle attachments.
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