We often think about spring cleaning indoors — Organizing pantries, Deep Cleaning the kitchen, and dropping off Donations come to mind — but there’s also plenty of spring cleaning to be done outside! Here are 12 types of tasks you can expect to get booked for during the springtime.
1. Deck/patio maintenance
- Staining
- Sealing
- Repairs
2. Fence & gate installation/repair
- Build fences & gates
- Install baby/pet gates
- Repair (cover holes, fix locks)
- Replace fence posts/pickets/planks
3. Paint
- Doors
- Porch
- Fence/gate
- Window trim
- Touch up outdoor furniture
4. Assemble furniture
- Swing/play set
- Patio furniture
- Trampoline
- Bench
- Shed
5. Wash windows
- Windows
- Sliding doors
- Window frames
6. Power wash
- Patio
- Deck
- Sidewalk
- Driveway
- Outdoor furniture
7. Yard & garden work
- Gutter cleanup
- Mulch
- Trim
- Plant
- Remove vines
- Dig up roots
- Install wire fences
- Pull weeds
8. Handywork
- Build garden boxes/vegetable beds
- Build a trellis
- Install a bird feeder
- Install air conditioner
- Install a porch ceiling fan
9. Move items out of storage
- Patio furniture
- Umbrellas
10. Repairs
- Barbeque
- Awnings
- Fix leaks
11. Remove/haul junk
- Yard debris
- Unwanted outdoor furniture/toys
- Old lumber
12. Electrical work
- Install outdoor lighting
- Install fire pit
No matter which categories you task in, there are opportunities to help your Clients achieve their outdoor spring cleaning goals. Tip: If you specialize in Cleaning or Deep Cleaning, you can add “Spring Cleaning” to your skills description on your profile to stand out in search results.
Have you ever transformed a Client’s space through a spring cleaning task? We encourage you to share on Instagram and tag @taskrabbit to showcase your awesome work!
