Algae and Buildup Were No Match for This Marlboro House Wash

Algae doesn't show up overnight. It creeps in slowly - a little green here, some dark streaking there - until one day you look at your home and wonder when it started looking so worn down. That's exactly what was going on with this Marlboro home. The siding had picked up a solid layer of algae and grime that was dulling the whole exterior.

We treat situations like this with a soft wash approach. That means we're not blasting the siding with high pressure and risking damage - we're using the right mix of low-pressure water and professional-grade cleaning solution to break down the organic buildup at the surface level. It gets into the streaks and discoloration in a way that pressure alone just can't.

The difference here is hard to ignore. The siding went from dingy and green-streaked to crisp and clean. The foundation area around the bay window, which had really taken on a lot of the buildup, came out looking sharp. Even the shutters looked better once the surrounding grime was gone.

This kind of exterior cleaning does more than just make a house look nice. Algae and mold buildup can hold moisture against siding over time, which isn't great for the material long-term. Getting it cleaned off regularly is one of those simple maintenance steps that protects your investment. Curb appeal is just a bonus on top of that.