- Cleaning the Patio
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Spring has finally sprung here in West Michigan after a winter I thought might not end. We flirted with a few days in the 70s in late April, but the temps have only reached highs of the low 60s since then. And the long range forecast shows next week only being in the 50s! And this is mid-May.
Despite the weather, I am doing like so many others living in West Michigan do -- exercising hope and cleaning and preparing the patio and garden areas. My condo is a ground-level walk out, so I have a reasonable sized patio off my dining room. And there are some decent garden areas off the patio.
I have a table outside and enjoy serving dinner to friends there. I also love reading out on the patio on weekends and weeknights.
Unfortunately, my patio has a northern exposure, so it stays somewhat cool and damp. And cool and damp mean mold. I am using L.O.C. in a spray bottle to clean off the furniture, table, and other outdoor "stuff". I've even used it to scrub the concrete on the patio. It doesn't hurt the lawn or the gardens so I feel better using it than bleach or other harsh cleaners. And it gets the job done.
Next week, I am having a wood deck installed right over the concrete. Nothing fancy, just a slightly elevated wood floor. I figure the wood will be warmer than the concrete and will be easier to keep clean. I think it will look nice too. I'll let you know how it turns out.