House Washing
Safe, professional exterior house washing using low-pressure soft washing methods. We remove dirt, algae, mildew, and oxidation from your home's siding and exterior walls without the risk of high-pressure damage.
What Is House Washing?
House washing is the process of cleaning your home's exterior siding and walls — removing the layers of dirt, algae, mildew, oxidation, and other buildup that accumulate over time from weather, humidity, and the environment.
Unlike pressure washing hard surfaces like driveways, house washing requires a gentler approach. We use soft washing — a low-pressure cleaning method combined with professional-grade, biodegradable cleaning solutions that safely break down biological growth and grime without risking damage to your siding, caulking, paint, or trim.
What's Typically Included
- ✓Full exterior wall and siding wash using soft washing techniques
- ✓Application of professional cleaning solution to treat biological growth
- ✓Low-pressure rinse to remove solution and loosened debris
- ✓Cleaning around windows, doors, eaves, and trim
- ✓Attention to shaded areas where algae and mildew are most common
Surfaces We Clean
- Vinyl siding
- Aluminum siding
- Wood and fiber cement siding
- Painted surfaces and trim
- Brick and mortar exteriors
- Stucco and EIFS
- Soffit, fascia, and eaves
- Foundation and basement walls
What We Remove
House washing is especially effective at removing:
- ✓Green and black algae on siding and shaded walls
- ✓Mildew and mold on exterior surfaces
- ✓Oxidation and chalky residue on older vinyl and paint
- ✓Dirt, dust, and pollen buildup
- ✓Spider webs, wasp nests, and insect debris from eaves and corners
- ✓General weathering and grime from years of exposure
Benefits of Professional House Washing
- ✓Noticeably improved curb appeal — often looks like a fresh coat of paint
- ✓Helps protect siding from biological growth that can break down materials over time
- ✓Prepares exterior surfaces for painting or staining
- ✓Removes allergens like pollen and mold spores from exterior walls
- ✓Can increase the perceived value of the home before a sale or appraisal
Frequently Asked Questions
Once a year is a good starting point for most homes. Homes in humid areas, heavily wooded lots, or properties with north-facing or heavily shaded walls may benefit from cleaning every six to twelve months, since algae and mildew grow faster in those conditions.
We take precautions to protect plants and landscaping during the cleaning process. We pre-wet vegetation near the work area and rinse thoroughly after cleaning. The solutions we use are designed to be safe when properly diluted and rinsed. We'll let you know if any specific areas require extra care.
Not necessarily. As long as we have water access and can reach all exterior surfaces, most exterior house washes can be completed while you're away. We'll communicate before arriving and after finishing so you're fully in the loop.
Yes — a clean surface is essential for good paint adhesion. House washing before painting helps remove old oxidation, biological growth, and loose debris that can prevent paint from bonding properly. We recommend coordinating the wash and the paint job timing with your painter.
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House washing pricing depends on home size and surface condition. Request a quote for an accurate estimate.
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