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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Polymeric Sand for Pavers: When to Re-Sand and How It Works
Why paver joint sand washes out, what polymeric sand does, and the mistakes that leave haze on pavers — with when to call a pro.
Read more →Got an HOA Letter About Mildew or a Dirty House? Here's What to Do
Many Williamson County HOAs send exterior cleaning notices. Learn what they usually require, typical deadlines, and how to respond before fines start.
Read more →How to Remove Hard-Water Stains from Sprinklers on Brick, Glass and Siding
White or orange arcs on brick, windows and siding come from irrigation. Learn how to identify mineral vs. iron stains and how to remove them.
Read more →How to Clean Bird Droppings Off Siding, Porches and Concrete
Bird droppings are acidic, stain siding and concrete, and can carry pathogens. Here's how to clean them safely and keep birds from coming back.
Read more →How to Remove Tire Marks from a Driveway
Hot-tire pickup and black tire marks show up on sealed and unsealed driveways. Learn why they happen and how to remove them without damaging sealer.
Read more →How to Remove Tree Sap from Decks, Concrete and Siding
Pine and maple sap leaves sticky, dark spots on decks, driveways and siding. Here's how to dissolve it without damaging the surface underneath.
Read more →How to Clean Gutters Safely (and How Often in Tennessee)
Clogged gutters cause fascia rot, foundation problems and ice dams. Learn how often to clean them in Middle Tennessee and how to do it without getting hurt.
Read more →How to Clean Windows Without Streaks
Streaks come from too much soap, dirty water and drying too slowly. Here's the squeegee method window cleaners use, plus hard-water spot tips.
Read more →How to Clean Pollen Off Your House, Porch and Windows
Every spring Middle Tennessee turns yellow-green. Here's how to get pine and oak pollen off siding, screens and windows, and when it's worth waiting to wash.
Read more →What Is the White Haze on My Pavers and Brick?
White, chalky haze on pavers, brick or retaining walls is efflorescence. Learn what causes it, why new pavers get it, and how to remove it before sealing.
Read more →How to Remove Red Clay Stains from Concrete and Siding
Tennessee red clay stains driveways, walks and siding after construction or heavy rain. Here's what works, what doesn't, and why clay needs a special cleaner.
Read more →How to Remove Mold and Mildew from Exterior Siding
Black or gray spots on siding, soffits and trim are usually mildew. Learn how to tell it from dirt, clean it safely, and keep it from coming back.
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