Rain might appear to be nature’s own cleansing agent, removing dirt and grime from a variety of surfaces. However, rain rarely provides a complete wash of house siding, which means your home will need siding cleaning to look its best.
Rather than relying on the rain to remove debris and pollutants, siding cleaning is necessary for several reasons.
- Siding Cleaning Is Tough on Contaminants: Siding gathers a wide range of debris, including dust, pollen, bird droppings, and environmental contaminants. Rainwater may remove loose dirt, but it struggles with more tenacious stains and deposits.
- Lack of Pressure: Rain usually falls gently, without the force required to dislodge obstinate dirt and grime. It may not reach the little crevices where dirt might gather, particularly in textured or porous siding types. However, extreme pressure, like what’s found in traditional power washing, can damage your siding, which is why our team meets dirt in the middle, using soft washing as our go-to choice for siding cleaning.
- Streaking: Depending on the minerals in the precipitation and the type of siding material, rainwater may produce streaks and water spots as it dries, detracting from the siding’s appearance. Siding cleaning, on the other hand, leaves your siding looking its best.
- Removal of Contaminants: Algae, moss, and mildew often build up on siding surfaces, especially in our area. While rain can temporarily remove some of the spores, it does not provide the comprehensive cleansing required to prevent recurrence. You’ll find that the specialized cleaning solutions we use for siding cleaning have a longer-lasting effect.