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House Washing in Cleveland, OH
Low pressure soft washing that kills algae and mildew at the root instead of blasting it off.
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House Washing for Cleveland homes
Cleveland houses take a beating from road film, lake humidity and the soot that comes with living in a city, and the north side of almost every west side house turns green by its second summer. A soft wash kills the algae and mildew at the root and lifts the gray film, without forcing water behind old siding or stripping paint off original wood.
We wash vinyl, aluminum, painted wood, brick and the asbestos shingle siding that is still on plenty of older city homes, which should never see high pressure. Landscaping gets soaked before and rinsed after, and on a tight lot we take extra care with the house next door.
Most of the west side of Cleveland was built before 1950, which means frame houses, Cleveland doubles and brick bungalows on narrow lots with a lot of original wood trim. Tight side yards make ladder work slow and risky, older paint does not survive a pressure washer, and the storefronts along Lorain, Detroit and West 25th pick up road film fast. Water fed poles and soft washing are made for exactly this kind of street.
How we do it
- 01
Protect
We wet down and tarp the landscaping, move what needs moving and check every window and vent before a drop of solution goes on the house.
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Apply
The soft wash solution goes on at low pressure, bottom up, so it never streaks. We work in sections so nothing dries on the wall.
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Dwell
The solution sits and does the work. This is the step that kills the algae at the root, and it is the step most companies rush.
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Rinse
A full low pressure rinse top down, then a second rinse on the landscaping and hardscape so nothing is left behind.
What the job includes
- Vinyl, aluminum, wood, fiber cement, brick, stone and stucco
- Soffits, fascia, gutters exterior, shutters, trim and downspouts
- Cobwebs, wasp nests and mud dauber tubes cleared
- Landscaping wet down, covered and rinsed after
- Gentle enough for painted surfaces and older homes
- Bundles with window cleaning on the same visit at a discount
What it costs in Cleveland
We quote by the property, not from a price list. Text us or book online and we come out to your Cleveland home, walk it and give you an exact price in person. Often we can do the work on that same visit. No deposit, nothing to pay until the work is done. For what moves the price, read How much does it cost to power wash a house?
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House Washing in Cleveland: FAQs
01Can you wash a house with asbestos siding?
Yes, and it is one of the best reasons to soft wash. High pressure can damage asbestos cement shingles and release fibers. A low pressure wash cleans the surface without breaking it.
02Will overspray hit my neighbor's house?
Not if it is done right. On narrow Cleveland lots we work at low pressure, keep the wind in mind and rinse the neighboring wall and windows too if anything drifts. You will not be the one apologizing next door.
03Will soft washing damage my siding or paint?
No. Soft washing runs at roughly garden hose pressure. The cleaning solution does the work, not the water, which is exactly why it is the method siding manufacturers call for. High pressure on vinyl can crack it, force water behind the panels and strip paint. We do not use it on a house.
04Is it safe for my plants and my pets?
Yes, with the prep. We wet the landscaping before we start, cover what is sensitive and rinse everything again when we finish, which dilutes anything that reached the beds. Keep pets inside while we work and let the surfaces dry before they go back out.
05How long will the house stay clean?
Two to three years on most west side homes, versus about a season for a pressure washed house. The difference is that soft washing kills the algae rather than removing the visible layer, so it has to regrow from spores instead of resuming from roots.
Get a free house washing quote in Cleveland
Book online or text (440) 865-8993. We come out, quote it in person, and can often do the work the same visit.
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