Cleaning outdoor spaces in winter: all the useful tools

Let’s find out which tools are the most effective ones for winter cleaning of outdoor spaces in homes and businesses.

CLEANING OUTDOOR SPACES IN WINTER: ALL THE USEFUL TOOLS

The cold season produces and accumulates more dirt in the open spaces of our homes or workplaces.

To easily maintain a good level of cleanliness in winter, however, just rely on the right tools: let’s find out what they are.
In this article we are going to learn how and where to use <a href="https://comet-cleaning.com/en/pressure-washers/cold-water" style="color: #fd602c;" rel="noopener" target="_blank">pressure washers</a>, sweepers and other specific cleaning tools to perform effective winter maintenance of outdoor spaces.
<h2>THE DRAWBACKS IN WINTER</h2>
The weather elements characterizing winter are, unfortunately, carriers of dirt and litter that make the outdoor spaces of our homes unclean.
The wind carries leaves that fall abundantly from the trees and accumulates them, along with wastepaper and other urban waste, in the corners of forecourts, gardens, balconies and courtyards.
Rain, mixing with dust and smog, deposits layers and layers of dirt on all vertical and horizontal surfaces: windows, glazing, roofs, canopies, facades, flooring, outdoor furniture and furnishings.
Added to this is the formation of mud due to the action of water on topsoil, which is even worse when storms or snowfall scatter these materials everywhere. In colder areas, then, the use of salt to prevent icing leaves marks on the ground that stain and, if not removed, can also corrode floors.
Moisture also often causes mold and moss to form in shaded areas, around pots and planters, or on fences, untreated wooden floors and objects.
Added to these factors is an extra one, namely laziness: if, in fact, <a href="/cleaning-en/spring-cleaning-easier-convenient-fast-pressure-washer" rel="noopener" target="_blank" style="color: #fd602c;">spring temperatures entice us more to work outdoors</a>, the harsh winter makes us more reluctant to tinker outside, in contact with water and dirt.
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<h2>PRESSURE WASHER: CLEANING EASILY AND QUICKLY EVEN IN WINTER</h2>
In fact, the traditional method for cleaning outdoor spaces involves the use of the classic water hose combined with brooms and dustpans. During months characterized by plenty of rain and moisture, however, there is little point in adding more liquid; instead, it is good to understand that it is the water pressure that produces the real cleaning power, which is why the primary tool for cleaning outdoor spaces in winter is the pressure washer.
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A <a href="/cleaning-en/household-pressure-washer-indispensable-cleaning-aid" style="color: #fd602c;" rel="noopener" target="_blank">home pressure washer</a>, in fact, emits a pressurized jet of water at hundreds of bars, capable of effortlessly cleaning flat and vertical surfaces, saving water and time and preventing any damage caused by trowels and scrapers.
The force of water is able to detach the layers of dirt deposited by the bad weather and helps move fallen leaves and trash to the ground for later removal, thus greatly reducing the effort and time of manual operations, as well as avoiding the risk of damaging floors and surfaces by trying to remove stains and marks with abrasive tools.
Powerful but controlled, the high water pressure is endured without any problems even by glass frames, allowing the quick and easy cleaning of windows as well. Greater caution, however, should be observed when treating wooden windows and doors.
The use of a pressure washer also results in water savings of 70 percent&nbsp;compared to traditional water hose washing, coupled with lower environmental costs achieved by doing without detergents and polluting chemicals.
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<h2>THE RIGHT ACCESSORIES FOR BETTER CLEANING</h2>
In addition to the different applicable nozzles - each capable of diversifying the jet for special purposes - the pressure washer can be equipped with various accessories that make cleaning even more convenient.
Lances and extensions&nbsp;help to reach the most distant or awkward spots; special brushes, fixed or rotating, make it easy to clean floors, doors, windows, blinds and shutters; special models, finally, allow the application of detergents to remove tough dirt such as mold, moss or residues of lubricant and other materials that may leak from vehicles.
For those, then, who are lucky enough to have a pool at home, the pressure washer is ideal for performing winter maintenance tasks during the period when the pool is being drained. Pressurized water is very effective in removing all the dirt that a swimming pool can accumulate: lime scale, mold, bacteria, fungi, algae, bird droppings or residue from sunscreen creams and oils.
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<h2>CLEANING WITH THE FLOOR SWEEPER IN WINTER</h2>
For cleaning larger outdoor spaces, such as corporate yards and parking lots, the best tool for “fighting” against winter dirt is undoubtedly the floor sweeper.
Fast, efficient, and easy to use, floor sweepers are the ideal tool for cleaning up on the ground in no time and with no effort on the part of the operator - an unthinkable result if you want to clean hundreds of square meters with a broom and dustpan. These machines are capable of&nbsp;removing dust, soil and coarse debris&nbsp;in any condition and&nbsp;on a&nbsp;variety of materials: concrete, asphalt, resilient materials or plastics.
<h3>READ ALSO: <a href="/cleaning-en/how-a-floor-sweeper-works" style="color: #fd602c;" rel="noopener" target="_blank">HOW A FLOOR SWEEPER WORKS</a></h3>
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In just one go, the sweeper picks and sucks up whatever it finds in its path, leaving the floor completely clean and being especially effective on drier ground free of excessive mud.
<h2>CLEARING ROOFS AND GUTTERS WITH A PRESSURE WASHER</h2>
Rain, snow and wind leave traces of their passage particularly <a href="https://www.comet-spa.com/products_category/cleaning-roof-and-gutters/" rel="noopener" target="_blank" style="color: #fd602c;">on the roofs, in the drains and along the gutters of houses and buildings</a>. If regular maintenance is not done, foliage, topsoil and guano form obstructions not allowing water to drain properly.
Thus, during heavy storms, unwanted spills may occur from horizontal gutters, but the accumulation of water will, in the long run, corrode the downspouts causing holes and leaks.
Pressure washers are also useful and effective here, as they can be used in conjunction with a <a href="https://www.comet-spa.com/products-category/pipe-flushing-probes/" rel="noopener" target="_blank" style="color: #fd602c;">pipe-flushing probe</a>. These are probes of different lengths, consisting of a steel head with a rounded shape, which use back jets to move forward inside the pipe, thanks to the water pressure, and to remove the cause of the obstruction.
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Dust vacuum cleaner and ash vacuum cleaner: all the differences

Never use a dust vacuum cleaner to clean a fireplace or stove: find out all the differences with an ash vacuum cleaner

DUST VACUUM CLEANER AND ASH VACUUM CLEANER: ALL THE DIFFERENCES

Fireplaces and stoves, a lot of heat in the house but also a lot of ash to remove. To do this quickly, all you need is an ash vacuum cleaner, but don't confuse it with a common <a href="https://comet-cleaning.com/en/aspiratori" rel="noopener" target="_blank" style="color: #fd602c;">vacuum cleaner</a>: let's find out all the differences.

It's very easy to confuse a common vacuum cleaner with an ash vacuum cleaner: two machines created for a rather similar purpose and very similar in operation, but using the former to clean up ashes produced by fireplaces, pellet stoves or barbecues can cause serious and irreparable damage. This is why it is necessary to use an ash vacuum cleaner and use the dust vacuum cleaner only for common household cleaning.
Let's find out its specific features, uses and different applications so we know which tool to buy for our purpose.
<h2>THE VACUUM CLEANER: OPERATION AND USES</h2>
A vacuum cleaner is used to clean homes, furniture, floors and workspaces of dust, debris and liquids quickly and effectively.
Vacuum cleaners are mainly divided according to the type of waste to be vacuumed and the surface to be cleaned. There are, therefore, dust vacuum cleaners, wet vacuum cleaners, fitted-carpet washers, and - precisely – ash vacuum cleaners.
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The traditional household vacuum cleaner is intended for cleaning dust and crumbs from floors. A professional vacuum cleaner, on the other hand, is a machine capable of removing dirt and coarse debris from floors and surfaces, vacuuming up toxic and harmful particulate matter; a professional vacuum cleaner can be used in any sector such as supermarkets, schools, hospitals, gyms, hotels, cafés and restaurants, offices, garages, construction sites and industrial plants.
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Wet vacuum cleaners, on the other hand, are capable of sucking up not only dry residues but also liquid materials in varying quantities depending on the capacity of the drum. Finally, the vacuum cleaners equipped with the fitted-carpet washing function work with a suction power that does not leave fabrics wet after cleaning. Fitted-carpet washing vacuum cleaners can be considered multifunctional because they can suck up dust and liquids like standard vacuum cleaners, but their main function is to wash fabrics, carpets and upholstered furniture by injecting/extracting a solution of water and detergent.
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Whatever type it is, a vacuum cleaner works thanks to one or more turbine motors which create an air vacuum to suck up, through a flexible hose, dust, liquids and other particles of various materials, and then convey them inside a closed container.
The main components of a vacuum cleaner are generally divided into four groups, with specific characteristics for wet vacuum machines:
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<li> Head: composed of one or more electric motors to power turbines which rotate to create the vacuum effect necessary to suck up the material into a container.</li>
</ul>
The wet vacuum cleaner, in addition to the head, is equipped with a system that, by means of probes and floats, blocks the suction in case of "overflow".&nbsp;
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<li> Filtering system: composed of a system of filters of various types - bag, woven, cartridge or HEPA - which separate dry dust from the air; this is the component by means of which dry dust is separated from the air, retaining the former to return clean air into the environment.&nbsp;</li>
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<li> Collection container: made of plastic or steel, it represents the casing where the material sucked by the machine is collected, when the collection bag is not used.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li> Suction hose and accessories: the suction hose may have different lengths, it is connected at one end to the collection container and operated by an operator to collect dust and dirt from floors and surfaces. At the opposite end, it is equipped with nozzles and accessories of various types, depending on the material to be removed and the surface. </li>
</ul>
&nbsp;When the vacuum cleaner is switched on, the motor rotates the turbine which creates a vacuum inside the container: the operator handles the suction hose, bringing the nozzle closer to what has to be removed. The vacuum effect sucks anything inside the hose and holds it in the special container, which will then be emptied to properly dispose of the dust, liquids and waste collected.
Finally, to facilitate movement, the main body of the machine may be supported by solid or swivel wheels.
<h2>THE ASH VACUUM CLEANER: WHY USE IT</h2>
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Unlike classic extractors, the ash vacuum cleaners are equipped with special filters which, in addition to protecting the internal parts of the machine from dangerous clogging, completely retain the ash - which is much finer than standard dust - and prevent it from escaping. They are also equipped with a flexible steel or plastic-coated steel hose and with a steel tank in compliance with the relevant regulations and suitable for allowing and accommodating the passage of ashes.
Wood-burning fireplaces and pellet stoves produce a lot of dirt and, in order to ensure correct operation, they require continuous cleaning during standard use and extraordinary maintenance operations at the beginning and at the end of the season. The chamber of the brazier must always be cleaned of ashes so that dust does not spread out as well as bad smells in the room.
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The traditional cleaning tools, such as the broom and the dustpan, are uncomfortable to use and not very effective. The best solution is to equip yourself with an ash vacuum cleaner which, with a few passes and without any effort, removes everything without raising dust, risking getting even dirtier.
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At least two or three times a week, the ashes that accumulate in the pellet stove must also be removed, to keep it efficient and safe. Even more so than for the fireplace, the ash vacuum cleaner is effective and convenient compared to traditional tools, as it has to intervene in small spaces and on the various parts that make it up.
Unlike brooms and dustpans, moreover, by using an ash vacuum cleaner, the cleaning operations can also be carried out on vertical surfaces, such as the walls of the combustion chamber, without causing falls and dispersions of material, thus avoiding double work.
Now that you know what the specific characteristics of an ash vacuum cleaner are, you can find out all the details and learn more about its advantages by reading: 
<h3><a href="/cleaning-en/cleaning-fireplace-stove-ash-vacuum-cleaner" style="color: #fd602c;" rel="noopener" target="_blank">CLEANING FIREPLACES AND STOVES WITH AN </a>ASH VACUUM CLEANER.</h3>
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Fireplaces and stoves, a lot of heat in the house but also a lot of ash to remove. To do this quickly, all you need is an ash vacuum cleaner, but don't confuse it with a common <a href="https://comet-cleaning.com/en/aspiratori" rel="noopener" target="_blank" style="color: #fd602c;">vacuum cleaner</a>: let's find out all the differences.

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Vacuum cleaner with Ash vacuum function. Silenced motor Double electrical insulation Metal tank Cloth filter Metal flexible hose 1 m

<ul><li>Idropulitrice ad acqua fredda con motore elettrico universale</li><li>Protezione termica del motore</li><li>Pompa assiale a tre pistoni con testata in alluminio</li><li>Maniglia ergonomica con alloggiamento per pistola e lancia</li><li>Dispositivo Total Stop</li><li>Ruote in plastica Ø 17.5 cm</li><li>Serbatoio detergente integrato</li><li>Avvolgitubo nella parte superiore</li><li>Uso domestico</li></ul>

<ul><li>Cold water pressure washer with electric brush motor</li><li>Motor thermal protection</li><li>Three-piston axial pump with aluminum head</li><li>Ergonomic handle with lance and gun housing</li><li>Total Stop system</li><li>Plastic wheels Ø 17.5 cm</li><li>Integrated detergent tank</li><li>Hose reel located at the top</li></ul>

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