Pro Tips
Plain answers about washing, soft washing, concrete care and parking lot striping.
Most parking lots need restriping every one to three years, depending on traffic and weather. Busy shopping center and retail lots usually sit at the short end of that range. Quiet office and warehouse lots can often go longer between fresh coats of paint. Sun, heavy […]
For most homes, the right answer is both, each on the right surface. Soft washing is the safer choice for siding, roofs and painted wood. Pressure washing is the better tool for concrete driveways, sidewalks and other hard, bare surfaces. The difference between soft washing and […]
Siding turns green in Alabama because algae grows wherever walls stay damp and shaded. Tiny algae spores ride in on the wind and settle on siding, trim and roof edges. Warm temperatures and high humidity give them the steady moisture they need to spread. The green […]
Most homes need pressure washing about once a year, while busy commercial properties need it far more often. A house with average shade can usually go a full year between washes. Shopping center walkways, restaurant entries and drive-thrus may need cleaning several times a year. Shade, […]
A good pressure washing checklist for property managers starts with the spots people see and touch every day. That means main entries, walkways, breezeways, stairwells and the storefronts along your sidewalks. Next come the hard-use areas, such as dumpster pads, drive-thrus and loading docks. Building faces […]
Preparing your home for house washing comes down to a few simple jobs you can finish the day before. Close every window and door, and move furniture, grills and cars away from the walls. Point out outdoor outlets, lights and doorbell cameras so the crew knows […]
Black streaks on roof shingles are almost always a type of algae called Gloeocapsa magma. Its spores travel on the air, land on your roof and grow wherever moisture lingers after dew or rain. As it spreads, the algae builds a dark outer coating that shields […]
Removing oil stains from concrete works best when you follow a few simple steps in order. First, soak up as much oil as you can with an absorbent like cat litter. Next, scrub what is left with dish soap or a concrete degreaser and a stiff […]
Patios get slippery when algae, moss and mildew form a thin film on the surface. Once that film gets wet from rain, dew or pool water, it feels like wet soap underfoot. That is why patios get slippery in the same shady spots year after year. […]
Yes, dirty solar panels lose power because grime blocks sunlight from reaching the cells. Dust, pollen and bird droppings sit on the glass and cut how much light gets through. The link between dirty solar panels and power loss is strongest with uneven spots, like a […]
Removing red clay stains from concrete takes two steps: a pre-treatment and a thorough wash. A cleaning solution loosens the iron-rich stain, then pressure washing carries it away. Water alone moves the mud but leaves the orange tint behind, so timing matters as much as method. […]
Removing old parking lot lines makes sense whenever old markings would conflict with new ones. That includes a new layout, resized stalls, moved drive lanes or arrows pointing the wrong way. It also includes faded lines that still show through, plus moved fire lanes, loading zones […]
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