Some fall-loving folks starting time celebrating the season a bit early — much to summer fans' dismay — but it's no longer up for debate. The first twenty-four hours of autumn is September 22, which means summer is truly, officially ending, my friends. No matter which side you're on, it'due south time to accept the change of seasons. It's also time to shut downward and stow away your summer things, which entails a bit of cleaning. Sigh. Information technology's non as bad as spring cleaning, though — I promise! Plus, properly caring for seasonal items ensures a longer lifespan, which saves yous money in the long run. Score.

Scrub Outdoor Furniture

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Requite your outdoor furniture a thorough cleaning to remove built-up debris. Different types of outdoor furniture require different cleaning techniques. Cheque out our cleaning guide to run into how to clean yours.

Clean Outdoor Cushions

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Spot-clean cotton, polyester and acrylic fabrics with a mixture of liquid dishwashing detergent and warm h2o. Rinse with clean water, and let fourth dimension to air-dry.

Wash Beach Towels

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Swimming season has come up to an end, and so give those beach towels a much-needed bath. Use the hottest water the fabric will allow, and add together a small amount of fabric softener to the load.

Scrub The Grill

Thanks to summer'southward barbecues, your grill is probably sporting some cooked-on grit and grime. Try our seven-step, deep-clean process to return information technology to its former glory.

Don't Forget the Grill Utensils

Give your grill'southward accessories a deep clean, too. Though you probably wash them afterward each barbecue, they could use i, final scrub-down earlier existence stowed away. Nosotros'll testify you how.

Clean + Bleed Lawn Mower

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Show your trusty lawn mower some love, and clean out all that caked-on grass. Non sure how? We've got yous covered. Also, be sure to empty your gas tank, and run the mower dry for the winter months. This volition keep your mower's carburetor from getting chock-full while sitting in storage — which volition save you a major headache in the bound.

Clean Gardening Tools

To foreclose rusting, scrub off those difficult-worked garden tools. Get helpful tips here.

Sweep Out the Garage

Rid your garage of all the grass and debris that get tracked in during the warm-weather condition months. Have oil stains or garage door issues that need attending? Cheque out our guide to garage maintenance.