A whole summer of dusty feet coming in from the garden makes carpets look flat, grubby and tired. Clean your carpets before the winter wet makes them worse.
Driveways.
A wet summer causes havoc in Britain. Stones or Paving may have been dislodged by driving rain or tough weed growth and will certainly have ground-in dirt. A professional clean and seal will return your driveway or patio to its former glory ready for the winter weather onslaught. (Not usually necessary ever year!)
A final cut of the lawn and then clean the lawn-mower before storing it away until next March, ready for the first cut of next year. Trim dead growth from shrubs and borders. Don't undertake any serious tree surgery until late - your local experienced tree service will not only advise the best time for various tree types but their service usually includes a logging, chipping or carting service (be sure to check what's included and what isn't).
Gutters & Drains.
Also, remember to clean out your guttering. A build-up of soggy leaves will prevent rainwater from draining away. It may spill over - or worse, damage the guttering. Any clogged drains should be remedied too.
- All house-hold jobs done? Time for fun. Carve some pumpkins for the front step!
- Naughty or nice? Start writing that Christmas list and plan for a long, cosy winter.
