With autumnal soot, summer pollen, and the unsightly stains left behind by algae and mold growth, keeping up with your residential exterior cleaning can feel like an uphill battle. To help you stay on top of your cleaning routine, here’s a quick checklist of what to wash and how often to wash it. Even better, our team at Excel Eco Clean can tackle all these areas, making sure they look their best.
The House Itself
Frequency: Soft wash at least once per year.
Whether you have classic bricks, vinyl siding, stucco, or any other housing material, you want your home’s exterior to look pristine. House washing should be at the top of your residential exterior cleaning checklist so you can enjoy the curb appeal every time you come home.
Walkways
Frequency: Soft wash twice per year and sweep off debris as needed.
Residential exterior cleaning isn’t just about making your home look nice. Unwashed walkways can be dangerous, as mold and algae growth can make your sidewalks dangerously slippery. Prevent falls by soft washing your sidewalks in the spring and in the fall, and sweep away leaves, branches, and other debris to reduce trip hazards.
The Roof
Frequency: Soft wash every one to five years.
This item on your residential exterior cleaning checklist isn’t for curb appeal or immediate safety—after all, you’re not going to be seeing much of your roof or walking on it. But soft washing your roof is important, as it protects your home from damage. Mold and algae can hold moisture, breaking down your roofing materials faster and causing leaks and other damage to your home.
How often you should soft wash your roof depends on your roofing material. Asphalt shingles should be cleaned more frequently, while more durable roofing materials can go longer in between washes.
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