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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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.
Read more →How to Get Rid of Green Algae on House Siding
Green film on the shady side of your house is algae. Here's why it grows on Tennessee homes, how to clean it without damaging siding, and how to slow it down.
Read more →What Are the Black Streaks on My Roof?
Those dark stripes on shingles are Gloeocapsa magma algae. Learn why they spread in Tennessee, whether they damage your roof, and the safe way to remove them.
Read more →How to Remove Rust Stains from Concrete
Orange streaks from sprinklers, patio furniture or fertilizer? Learn what causes rust stains on concrete and how to remove them without etching the surface.
Read more →How to Remove Oil Stains from a Concrete Driveway
Fresh drip or years-old blotch, here's how to lift motor oil out of concrete, what makes stains worse, and when professional hot-water cleaning is needed.
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