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Backyard parties in summer: how to make sure your yard is guest-ready

Marcus Avila 2025-06-26 7 min

Summer party season in Riverside County runs roughly Memorial Day to Labor Day, and we get a noticeable spike in one-time cleanup requests every weekend.

Two weeks out: the structural stuff

  • Spot-treat lawn damage. Brown patches can be seeded or sodded.
  • Refresh mulch in beds. Hides smells. Costs maybe $40.
  • Power wash hardscape. Patios, walkways. Rental power washer is $50 for a half day.
  • Check the gate and fencing.
  • One week out: deep clean

  • Full pickup including the side yard and corners
  • Enzyme treatment on pee zones
  • Mow short but not scalped
  • Trim around AC units, hose bibs, and patio edges
  • We charge $15-25 extra for a pre-party deep clean.

    Two days out: the final pass

  • Re-scoop everything
  • Rinse the patio again
  • Empty all trash cans
  • Set out the bag station
  • Day of: the 30-minute checklist

  • Walk the yard with a bag in hand
  • Quick rinse of any pee zones from that morning
  • Wipe down patio furniture
  • Top off water bowls for guest dogs
  • Light citronella or fire up the bug zapper
  • A guest-ready yard isn't about perfection. It's about not making your guests think about your yard at all.

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