Shingle Roof Cleaning Killearn Estates | Tallahassee, FL

Main Entrance sign for Killearn Estates neighborhood.

Roof Cleaning Project in Killearn Estates Recently, a local real estate agent contacted us to clean the roof of a home in Killearn Estates, Tallahassee, Florida. The house, situated near Lake Killarney, had significant algae buildup on its shingles. This was due to the proximity of the lake and the surrounding trees, which create a…

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Protect Your Stained Door: Soft Wash Without the Tarp

Beautiful wooden doors finished with a high-quality oil stain.

Avoid Stain Damage: Essential Care Soft washing is a powerful tool for cleaning exterior surfaces, but it can be tricky around delicate areas like stained front doors. The common approach of using a tarp can actually do more harm than good, trapping cleaning solution and potentially damaging the stain. In this post, we’ll share a…

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Soft Washing: Addressing the Chemical Smell

Home enhancement: pressure washing a new home in the Southwood neighborhood.

The Temporary Nature of Sanitizing Solution Smells We understand that the chemical scent from a soft wash can be a concern. While we do add a surfactant that has a lemon cover scent to our soft wash soap to make the washing process more pleasant, it’s important to understand that this is temporary. The cover…

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Time to Clean Your Roof Shingles? Here’s How to Know (and What to Do!)

A super close-up image of soft washing soap breaking down algae on a shingled roof.

The Importance of Roof Shingle Cleaning Living in a humid area with lakes and trees? You might soon notice black streaks on your roof shingles. These streaks are most likely caused by algae, a type of microscopic plant that thrives in moist, shaded environments. While unsightly, algae itself doesn’t necessarily damage your roof. However, if…

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Will Soft Washing Clean My Windows?

A professional pressure washing service cleaning a property in the Baker Place neighborhood of Bradfordville, Tallahassee, Florida.

Soft Washing & Windows: Is a Separate Professional Cleaning Necessary? For pressure washing contractors and avid DIY homeowners in humid climates like North Florida, cleaning a home’s exterior presents a common challenge: what to do about the windows. A house wash is meant to remove the pervasive layers of algae, pollen, and organic growth, but…

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Why Are There Small Black Dots On Your Siding?

A close-up image of artillery fungus, small black dots on a home's siding, causing damage.

What Are These Tiny Black Dots on My Siding? A Guide to Artillery Fungus Have you ever noticed tiny, black, tar-like specks scattered across your home’s siding? You may have tried to scrub them or even pressure wash them, only to find they won’t budge. If this sounds familiar, you’re likely dealing with artillery fungus,…

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Soft Washing vs. Pressure Washing: Which Is Right for Your Home?

Man washing red brick home.

Pressure Washing vs. Soft Washing: The Homeowner’s Guide to a Perfect Clean As a homeowner, you take pride in your property’s appearance. But over time, Florida’s humidity can lead to a buildup of dirt, grime, and unsightly green algae on your home’s exterior. When it comes to cleaning it off, you’ll likely encounter two methods:…

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