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At Sierra Vista Maintenance, we believe that a clean exterior isn’t just about curb appeal — it’s about protecting your property, preserving its value, and creating a space you’re proud to call home.

Our blog is where we share expert tips, seasonal advice, and professional insights on everything from window and gutter cleaning to pressure washing, solar panel care, and more.

Whether you’re a homeowner in El Dorado Hills or a property manager in Sacramento, you’ll find helpful, actionable content to keep your home or building in top shape — the smart, safe, and affordable way.

Prepare Your Home To Sell: 6 Important Cleaning Tasks And Repairs

Prepare Your Home To Sell: 6 Important Cleaning Tasks And Repairs

Buying a home starts with looking at multiple different listings and seeing what homes stand out. If you are looking to prepare your home to sell, there are some areas to focus on that will attract the right buyers. Cleaning and home repairs may take some time, but hiring professionals to help clean will improve the quality of your home. 

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Safety While Pressure Washing: 4 Reasons To Hire A Professional

Safety While Pressure Washing: 4 Reasons To Hire A Professional

The act of pressure washing has become more and more popular among the common residential homeowner. Pressure washers are sold in home improvement and hardware stores for people to purchase and use immediately. Handling a pressure washer can be difficult and when the pressure is too high, it can lead to bodily injury. Keeping yourself safe while cleaning your home requires safety equipment and proper preparation. 

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Improve Your Pool Appearance With Professional Cleaning

Improve Your Pool Appearance With Professional Cleaning

Summer weather and activities are just around the corner, so now is the most appropriate time to improve your pool appearance. Scheduling home maintenance now will help you have a great summer and take some extra tasks off your to-do list. Cleaning your patio, and pool deck, and improving your landscaping can make sure your yard is ready and safe for hosting and outdoor activities. Your pool deck is not something your should neglect when it comes to home maintenance. 

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Prep For Summer With These 7 Cleaning Tips

Prep For Summer With These 7 Cleaning Tips

Home cleaning and maintenance is the last thing you want to be worried about in the summer. Vacations, pool days, hikes, bike rides, and family outings should fill your days, not home projects. Prep for summer by tackling big cleaning projects now and save yourself time and money.

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What Makes Professional Window Cleaning Worth The Money?

What Makes Professional Window Cleaning Worth The Money?

Many homeowners every day decide that it is more worthwhile to clean their windows themselves. But, there are some major drawbacks to DIY window cleaning and it can benefit you more to have a professional window cleaning appointment. Below are some aspects that make professional window cleaning worth the money and how it can benefit you as a homeowner. Saving money on home maintenance is important, so hiring a legitimate company can help you keep your home looking fresh.

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Eliminate These Hazards With Pressure Washing

Eliminate These Hazards With Pressure Washing

Utilizing a professional pressure washing company to wash your home, driveway, and roof will help improve the look and health of your California home. Pressure washing can help remove build-up that can irritate allergies or cause respiratory issues. Having consistent cleaning can eliminate these hazards.

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8 Signs It’s Time To Clean Your Dryer Vent 

8 Signs It’s Time To Clean Your Dryer Vent 

Utilizing your dryer happens almost daily, and it is needed to help you have clean and quality clothes. In order to keep it working properly, you need to clean your dryer vent inside the dryer and the one that winds out of your home. Removing lint and dust build-up will help you dry your clothes faster and limit major fire hazards in your home.

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The Complex History Of Chimney Sweeps

The Complex History Of Chimney Sweeps

The history of chimney sweeps has been around since the 16th century and has been a needed line of work for homes all around the world. In the very beginning, the act of being a chimney sweeper was very dangerous. Present-day chimney sweeps are more experienced and have safety equipment to make sure that they stay safe. 

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Celebrate National Cleaning Week

Celebrate National Cleaning Week

National Cleaning Week for 2023 starts March 26th and runs until April 1st. This is a great opportunity to check some home maintenance tasks off of your to-do list, share cleaning tips on social media, or hire a professional cleaner to improve your home. Sierra Vista Maintenance wants to highlight this national holiday to improve the health and appearance of homes and businesses. Read below for ways to celebrate, areas to focus on cleaning, and more!

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Spring Cleaning: The History and Psychology Behind Decluttering

Spring Cleaning: The History and Psychology Behind Decluttering

Do you start to get the itch for spring cleaning, or to get rid of multiple items you no longer use? Spring cleaning has been a term used for generations and it can refer to yardwork, deep cleaning your home, and even cutting things out of your lifestyle. In this blog, we want to discuss the emotional and physical health benefits of spring cleaning and why this little phrase causes so much hype each year. 

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What To Expect From A Good Chimney Sweep Company

What To Expect From A Good Chimney Sweep Company

Doing research about a cleaning service for your home is a good rule of thumb to make sure you get what you pay for. Chimney sweeps will help improve the health and safety of your home, but only if you hire a professional company. There are some aspects that you should look for in a chimney sweep company and some questions to ask before you let them into your home. Any home cleaning company will treat your home with respect and provide great customer service. 

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Should You Complete Window Cleaning In Spring Or Fall?

Should You Complete Window Cleaning In Spring Or Fall?

Home window washing and cleaning is a common chore that will need to be completed in order to protect your home. Spring cleaning is often a time when homeowners focus on their windows, but when is the best time to complete window cleaning? Hiring a professional company to clean will usually come with bi-annual cleaning options, where they are cleaned during the spring and the fall. Sierra Vista Maintenance wants to help you complete window cleaning in spring to set your home up for success in the warmer months. 

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5 Common Reasons For Chimney Odors

5 Common Reasons For Chimney Odors

If you have a wood-burning stove, fireplace, or older chimney, it may start to smell and let a strong odor into your home. If you are experiencing chimney odors and can not determine the cause, contact our professional cleaners at Sierra Vista Maintenace. We help perform quality chimney cleaning and other cleanings in your home. Our technicians can help you understand how to maintain your chimney and eliminate chimney odors. 

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5 Reasons To Hire A Chimney Sweep Before Spring

5 Reasons To Hire A Chimney Sweep Before Spring

Chimney sweep services can help improve multiple aspects of your home and keep you and your family safe. When you hire a chimney sweep you will save yourself the stress of cleaning and maintaining it on your own and the service can often be completed in just a few...

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Give Your Home Some Love In These 7 Areas

Give Your Home Some Love In These 7 Areas

Valentine’s Day is a time used to show those around us that we love and care about them. This can also be a great opportunity to give your home some love as well. Home cleaning, home repairs, maintenance, and landscaping improvements can help increase your curb appeal and show onlookers that you care about your investment. Sierra Vista Maintenance offers multiple services for homes in the Sacramento area and can help give your home some love this Valentine’s season. 

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5 Tips To Keep Your Deck Looking New

5 Tips To Keep Your Deck Looking New

Installing a deck or patio in your home can help increase your home value and elevate your curb appeal. While decks can withstand multiple types of use, they will need regular maintenance, cleaning, and repairs throughout the life of your home. Sierra Vista Maintenance can help clean and keep your deck looking new. This is important to keep those who use your deck safe and also to help your home look pristine.

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7 Tips To Remove Stains On Asphalt

7 Tips To Remove Stains On Asphalt

Clean asphalt can increase the value of your home or business with just a few simple cleaning hacks. Sierra Vista Maintenance can help remove stains on asphalt with professional equipment, quality cleanings, and expert knowledge. Our team is here to work with your home or business and give you a better appearance on your exterior. While stains on asphalt are hard to avoid completely, reducing their appearance and improving the safety of your parking lot or driveway is possible. 

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The Importance Of Rain Gutters And Metal Roofs

The Importance Of Rain Gutters And Metal Roofs

Working with different types of roofs will determine where your gutters sit in your home. Metal roofs are flat and many homeowners who install these roofs ask the question, do metal roofs need rain gutters? All roofs need rain gutters, but there are even more specific reasons for installing them on a metal roof. Rain gutters and metal roofs help protect homes from excess moisture and damage.

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