Maybe you’ve noticed the green yuck creeping up your siding or maybe your home is known as the scary house in the neighborhood!
That grime on your home’s exterior isn’t just an eyesore—it could lead to long-term damage if ignored. In this guide, we’ll break down the 4 unmistakable signs it’s time to schedule a professional house wash and protect your biggest investment.
While these signs are what we often see in the Greater Houston area, they can apply across the country!
What are the signs you should consider getting your home cleaned?
These signs are based on our experience cleaning homes in the Greater Houston area.
1. The siding of your house has green, brown, or black marks
Many homeowners spot the green yuck growing on the side of their home, particularly if they have vinyl, wood, or HardiePlank siding, and know it’s time to get things cleaned. Chances are, your homeowners association may have sent you a notice in the mail if they’ve spotted the green yuck, too. You may notice this on the side of your home that lacks a lot of sunlight.
If you see the green yuck on your siding, it’s time to get your house washed. The good news is that using a gentle soft wash technique can safely kill the green yuck and renew the appearance of your siding without having to worry about damaging it from high pressure cleaning.
2. You have moss and algae growing on the lower part of your house
This is typically the result of poor water drainage off your roof, whether a failed gutter or not having a gutter in that particular spot. The water splashes up from the ground and along with poor sunlight exposure, creates the perfect opportunity for organics to grow
You may find that growth in these areas are particularly fuzzy and can spread up the side of your home – sometimes even as high as three feet! They may also cover bricks and your window seals, leaving green film on the windows.
3. You have black or dark spots on your soffits or fascia boards
Fascia boards and soffits, which are actually part of your roof and keep your home properly ventilated, are ripe for growing algae, especially in poorly lit sections of your home. Algae on these portions of the house can damage the paint and ultimately lead to rotten soffits and fascia boards. Rotten soffits and fascia boards are often the entry points for pests to get into your home and roof.
If you do not know where your soffits are, just look for the areas of your home where the roof extends beyond the walls. The area that connects the walls to the roof overhang is known as your soffit.
4. Originally bright spots on your home look dark or dirty, but cannot be cleaned with a garden hose
Most homeowners we speak with think the paint on their home has just faded over time and that their home needs to be repainted. Repainting a home is costly — often between $3k to $7k. The dark spots are often algae that’s grown on your surface paint, causing the paint to look dark and faded.
Most homeowners we speak with think the paint on their home has just faded over time and that their home needs to be repainted. Repainting a home is costly — often between $3k to $7k. The dark spots are often algae that’s grown on your surface paint, causing the paint to look dark and faded.
Did you know that properly soft washing a house can remove the type of algae and other organics that make your home’s structure look dirty?
If any of these signs are present on your home, it may be time to get your house washed.
How can you get your home professionally washed?
Don’t wait for these issues to escalate! Contact Kinton Pressure Washing and Cleaning today for a free, no-obligation quote. Call Curtis at 832-953-4464 or complete the form below to schedule your professional house wash. Protect your home and enhance its curb appeal now!
Want to know more? You can learn about our washing process on our House Wash page.
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