How to prevent slips, mold and rain damage in the garden during autumn

lichen, becoming slippery and unsafe. At the same time, frequent rains make it easier for water to settle inside cracks and gaps, leading to the multiplication of mold and moisture.

In such cases, it is important not to procrastinate on maintaining your garden, making it a safe environment and preventing any rain damage that might occur after months of inclement weather. In this article we go over how to clean and care for your garden even in autumn, with the right outdoor cleaning  products and without getting too cold.

Garden cleaning as prevention: where to start

Cleaning up the garden in autumn may seem like a tedious and repetitive activity, but it is essential in order to fully enjoy it in the spring, without finding yourself with nasty surprises! Indeed, during the colder season, leaf fall and heavy rainfall can cause various inconveniences in outdoor spaces, such as:

• pavements and stairs covered with wet leaves and slush;
• water that goes between cracks and crevices;
• accumulation of leaves, dirt and soil inside the downspouts and gutters;
• clogging of manholes, preventing the proper discharge of water.

In all these cases, situations that initially seem minor can quickly turn into serious safety and structural problems:

• causing slips and falls;
• irreversibly ruining the foundations of courtyards and driveways;
• burdening the gutters, leading to their detachment from the facade of the house;
• flooding the entire pavement, exponentially increasing the damage and hazard of the area.

To prevent a week’s worth of rain from turning into a huge economic expense and a real dangerous situation, it is important to carry out periodic targeted preventive cleaning jobs:

• removing leaves, dirt, soil, mold and moss;

• cleaning manholes before they become clogged;

• emptying gutters and downspouts after every heavy rain;
• identifying, cleaning and sealing cracks already present in driveways.

This will make it possible to carry out thorough maintenance of outdoor spaces, avoiding structural damage and large unexpected expenses, while enjoying your outdoor all year round.

Why the high pressure cleaner is the ideal ally for your garden safety

If all these cleaning practices seem tedious, slow, and tiring to you ...... know that this is not necessarily so! Today, there are some versatile and high-performance cleaning products that allow you to speed up the maintenance of your garden while ensuring an excellent result, one of them being the high pressure cleaner.

The high pressure cleaner is an outdoor cleaning tool that uses the power of a pressurized water jet to provide effective, fast and safe cleaning with less water consumption and without the need for harsh detergents.

Using a high pressure cleaner to clean your garden or yard offers several advantages:

• the high pressure jet removes moss, mold, smog and debris in a few moments;
• in most cases it does not require the use of detergents, ensuring green cleaning;
• thanks to the jet adjustment, you can adapt it to different surfaces, from stone and concrete to wood and metal;
• combined with the (optional) pipe cleaning hose, you can also use the same product for cleaning manholes, gutters and downspouts;
• thanks to the many additional compatible accessories, you can use this tool all year round, including for cleaning cars, bicycles, swimming pool, outdoor furniture and more!

How to prevent mold and moss in autumn with a high pressure cleaner

With rainy and cold weather, one of the most important enemies of gardens and outdoor spaces is moisture. Cracks, crevices, pools of water and shaded areas create the ideal environment for moss and mold growth, which can cause significant structural damage to your home and wallet.

Regular and frequent use of the high pressure cleaner allows action to be taken before moisture takes root. Here are some practical tips:

• Remove leaves and organic debris at least once a week;
• Use the fan nozzle to treat large areas such as driveways or yards;
• For porous walls and stones, combine a sandblasting lance for deeper but gentle action;
• After washing, make sure surfaces are well dried to prevent new proliferation.

Which high pressure cleaner to use for the safety of your garden

If you are looking for the best high pressure cleaner for you and your garden, choose a product which is:

• versatile, equipped with various included and optional accessories;
• with a mix of performance (pressure, flow rate and power input) in line with your actual needs.

To optimize your investment and have a tool that is truly efficient in the long run, it is, in fact, important to choose a high pressure cleaner that is neither more nor less powerful than what you need. To help you make your choice, Lavor has designed the Washing Level System, a real purchasing guide that will allow you to identify the perfect high pressure cleaner for your garden by combining:

• the product’s technical characteristics;

• the size of the area you are going to clean;

• the most common type of dirt to clean;
• the job schedule and frequency.

In this way, you can optimize your investment and choose a model in line with your home, simple in maintenance and effective in results.

In autumn, prevention is better than repair and with Lavor, the safety and care of your garden is the result of small, consistent actions. By removing leaves, mosses and debris you will keep your outdoor area safe and free of mold, thus preventing structural damage.