Algae on Your Exterior Doesn't Stand a Chance

That green and black algae creeping across stucco and rooflines is one of those things that sneaks up on you. It starts small - a little discoloration here, some streaking there - and before long, the whole exterior looks tired and neglected. It's not just a cosmetic issue either. Left alone, algae and mold eat into surfaces over time.

That's exactly where soft washing comes in. Unlike pressure washing, soft washing uses low pressure combined with a specially formulated cleaning solution to kill algae, mold, and mildew at the root. It doesn't just blast the surface - it actually treats it. That's a big deal for surfaces like stucco and asphalt shingles that can't handle high-pressure water without getting damaged.

Here you can see the before and after on a stucco dormer section - the kind of spot that catches moisture and stays shaded enough for algae to really take hold. The green streaking and dark discoloration along the stucco face cleaned up completely, leaving the surface looking bright and fresh again. The roofline and shingles came out the same way - no damage, no residue, just clean.

The results speak for themselves, but the real win is what you don't see - the algae spores that have been neutralized so regrowth is slowed significantly. Regular soft washing is one of the simplest ways to protect your home's exterior surfaces and keep that buildup from becoming a bigger problem down the road.