Now that spring's here, it's time to get your yard ready for the warmer weather. If you do a lot of backyard entertaining during the spring and summer, you want to make sure that you have plenty of shade. This is especially important when the temperatures start rising in Australia. Shade sails are one way to spruce up your backyard and introduce additional shade. If you've decided to invest in shade sails this year, you want to make sure that you provide them with the right maintenance, which includes cleaning them on a regular basis. Here are just four of the reasons to keep your shade sails clean. 

Maintain Appearance

If you're going to invest in shade sails, you want them to add to the beauty of your yard. One way to do that is to keep them as clean as possible. Shade sails can attract a lot of dirt, grime, and bird droppings. Unfortunately, those substances can undermine the appearance of your shade sails, especially if they're allowed to linger on the fabric. Luckily, you can get rid of the debris and maintain appearances by cleaning your shade sails at least once a month. Because your shade sails are made from an easy-to-clean material, you can rinse them off with a garden hose to keep them looking their best. 

Eliminate Foul Odours

Your shade sails will be exposed to the elements on a daily basis. If you live in a region of Australia that experiences a significant number of seasonal showers, you need to protect your shade sails from odours, especially where mould is concerned. This is especially true if your shade sail isn't able to dry out between storms. That's where monthly cleaning comes into the picture. Cleaning your shade sails once a month will remove the mould spores that can lead to foul odours. 

Extend Shade Life

Now that you're investing in shade sails for your yard, you want them to last as long as possible. However, dirt deposits can cause premature wear and tear on the fabric. Unfortunately, the premature wear and tear isn't good for your shade sails, which is why monthly cleaning is so important. Giving your shade sails a good cleaning once a month will help to reduce the damage.

Reduce Allergens

If you suffer from allergies, you need to take steps to control the allergens around your home. You might not think that there's a way to control the allergens that you find outside, but that's not the case. You can control the allergens that collect on your shade sails by cleaning them once a month. That way, you won't need to worry about your allergies while you're sitting under the shade.