Soft washing: the right way to clean a house
A rented pressure washer and a free Saturday is how a lot of siding gets damaged in Olive Branch. High pressure forces water behind vinyl panels, etches wood, strips paint, and can crack older siding. Soft washing takes the opposite approach: low pressure plus a cleaning solution that breaks down mildew, algae, and dirt so they rinse away gently.
The real advantage is what happens after. Because the solution kills the growth at the root instead of just removing the visible layer, your home stays clean far longer. In our humid climate, that difference is measured in seasons, not weeks.
Why Olive Branch siding turns green
Algae needs three things: moisture, shade, and warmth. Olive Branch provides all three for most of the year. Humid summers and morning dew keep siding damp well into the day, shade trees keep the sun from drying it out, and our long warm seasons let growth continue almost year-round. Spring pollen coats everything and gives the algae a meal on top of it.
That is why the north side of the house is always worst, and why walls behind shrubs or under overflowing gutters go green first. If overflow is part of the problem, we can clean the gutters in the same visit so the siding stays clean afterward.
Surfaces we clean
Vinyl, brick, painted wood, and fiber cement are all safe with a soft wash. We also clean gutter faces, soffits, porches, and trim, so the whole exterior brightens at once. Plants near the house are wetted down before and after, and the solution strength is matched to each surface so nothing gets damaged.
Free quotes for Olive Branch homes
Text us a photo of your house and we will send back a free quote, usually the same day. No pressure, no sales pitch. We work in Olive Branch every week, so scheduling is fast once you are ready.
If one side of your house has gone green while the rest stays white, that is algae telling you it is time. Text us and we will take care of it.