Summary: A clean patio can prove to be great asset for any household. The only issue is routinely cleaning it. Most homeowners own an outdoor patio that they love to death. As a matter of fact, they love it so much that they neglect it and let everything start to rot after a few years. Sounds factual right? Realistically, most homeowners are so busy tending to the interior of their house that they neglect their patios, when they’re actually one of the areas that are valued the most. Keeping a clean patio not only guarantees a nice, warm place to relax when the weather’s right, but it can also significantly increase the value of a home as well. Routine Cleaning One of the best ways to keep a patio clean is to, well, clean it regularly. It might seem like a tedious chore, which it really is, but it’s a necessity when it’s all said and done. The best way you can start is to clear all the junk that’s worth throwing away. Bring a large garbage bin and start tossing things that you’ll never see yourself using in your life ever – and yes, that means that broken down tractor that was handed down to you decades ago. Part with Old Goods While it does mean parting with some historical artifacts, it also prevents you from being a hoarder. Upon cleaning, you’ll want to decide what outdoor furniture pieces are worth keeping and what are worth throwing away. For instance, maybe you have an outdoor sofa that’s in great shape but is completely discolored and filled with cobwebs. Try and spray it down and replace them with some premium outdoor foam cushions and it’ll look good as new. Or, you can just go on a shopping spree at a furniture store or even a specialty store like The Foam Factory, so you can get the pieces you need to turn your patio into an actually interesting place to...