Algae Is Gone and the Siding Looks Brand New

Algae is sneaky. It starts in a corner or along the bottom courses of siding and just keeps spreading. Most homeowners don't even notice how bad it's gotten until they're standing right next to it. That green-gray film creeps up the vinyl and makes the whole exterior look worn out - even on a well-kept home.

That's exactly what we were working with here. The siding had a solid buildup of algae and grime, especially along the lower sections near the brick foundation. It wasn't just a surface-level cosmetic thing either. Left alone, that kind of growth holds moisture against the siding and can cause real damage over time.

We used soft washing to handle it. That means low pressure with the right cleaning solution - not just blasting water at the surface. Soft washing actually kills the algae at the root instead of just pushing it around. It's the right call for vinyl siding because it cleans without any risk of forcing water behind the panels or damaging the material.

The difference is hard to miss. The siding went from looking stained and dull to clean and bright across the full two-story face of the home. The window trim came up white again. Even the brick foundation looked sharper once everything around it was cleaned up.

A good house wash isn't just about looks - it's basic maintenance. Getting the algae off protects the siding, keeps moisture from building up, and honestly just makes the whole home look taken care of. We treat every job the way we'd want our own home handled.