Exterior Cleaning Advice from Franklin, Tennessee
Articles and guides on washing, sealing, and maintaining your property — written by the crew that does the work.
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Green or Black Algae on Your Driveway and Sidewalk: Causes and Fixes
Green or black film on shaded concrete is usually algae or mildew, and it can get slippery. Why it grows and how to clean it.
Read more →How to Remove Grill Grease Stains from a Concrete or Paver Patio
Grease under the grill soaks into concrete and pavers. What works on fresh drips, what older stains need, and what to avoid.
Read more →Why Your Gutters Have Black Streaks on the Outside (and How to Clean Them)
Those dark vertical stripes on gutter faces are stuck-on grime, not dirt you can rinse off. What causes them and how they're cleaned safely.
Read more →Dumpster Pad Cleaning for Restaurants and Businesses
Grease, odor and stains around dumpster pads attract pests. What cleaning involves and why wash water handling matters.
Read more →Removing Gum From Storefront Sidewalks and Entrances
Black gum spots build up at shop entrances and walkways. How they're removed and how often businesses schedule it.
Read more →How to Clean a Green or Dirty Vinyl Fence
Green algae and dirt on white vinyl fences — what cleans them safely, and what scratches or yellows the vinyl.
Read more →Flaking Concrete (Scaling): Causes and How Sealing Helps
When the top layer of a driveway flakes off, it's called scaling. Freeze-thaw and deicers are common causes. How sealing helps prevent it.
Read more →Brown Leaf Stains on Concrete: How to Get Rid of Them
Wet leaves leave brown, leaf-shaped tannin stains on driveways and patios. Why they form and how they're removed.
Read more →Orange Fertilizer Stains on Concrete: Causes and Removal
Small orange spots on driveways after lawn feeding are usually iron from fertilizer granules. How to prevent and remove them.
Read more →Why Sealed Pavers Turn Cloudy or White (and What to Do)
White, milky haze on sealed pavers or concrete is usually trapped moisture in the sealer. Causes, and how it's fixed.
Read more →Moss on Your Roof: Why It Grows and How to Remove It Safely
Moss holds moisture against shingles. How it differs from black algae streaks, and why scraping or pressure washing a roof causes damage.
Read more →How to Stop Weeds Growing Between Pavers
Weeds in paver joints usually mean the joint sand has washed out. How to remove them and keep them from coming back.
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