When dirt, green growth or spiderwebs start taking away from the way your house looks, soft washing can clean the siding without pressure washing the home. Osborne Pro Wash uses professional cleaning solution and a low-pressure approach for House Washing. We look at the surface, its condition and the areas you want cleaned before agreeing on the work.
House siding after an Osborne Pro Wash soft wash.
Why we soft wash vinyl siding
We don't pressure wash the house. Vinyl panels, trim and the condition of the installation need to be considered when planning the cleaning.
Manufacturer instructions matter too. ProVia warns that pressure can push water behind panels or damage siding. That is one manufacturer's guidance, not a warranty determination for every siding product. If you know your siding brand or have the care instructions, share them with us.
If you're considering doing the cleaning yourself, start with the instructions for that actual product. Check with the manufacturer if you're unsure about a cleaner or method. A general online recommendation can't account for every finish or existing condition.
Our House Washing service explains the professional service, and the House Soft Washing Guide goes into more detail about the work.
More than the siding
House Washing includes the siding, gutter exteriors, downspouts, soffits, trim and garage doors. Gutter exteriors means the outside surfaces. Removing debris from inside the gutters isn't included.
Windows are sprayed with cleaning solution and rinsed during the house wash, but water spots or streaking can remain. If you'd like the exterior glass cleaned separately, ask about Exterior Window Cleaning. It is a separately quoted House Washing add-on, rather than a standalone service.
Let us know about the areas that concern you
Maybe the back of the house has more buildup than the front, or there's a section of siding you want us to look at closely. Tell us which areas matter most to you. Mention known damage, loose panels or trim, sensitive plants or fixtures and any restrictions on getting around the house.
Photos are optional. A wide view and a closer photo can help explain something we can't see from the street. You don't need to climb or remove siding to gather information for a quote. Share what you already know, along with your property address and contact details.
The same house before soft washing.
The quote depends on the home's size, access, surfaces and condition. Cleaning doesn't replace repairs, so bring up loose or damaged areas before the work is agreed. If the concern is dark or green buildup, our growth-on-siding article explains what a photo can help show. It doesn't identify a growth species or tell us what's behind the panels.
How often should you have it cleaned?
It mostly comes down to how you like the house to look. For a consistently clean appearance, Kyle recommends at least yearly. Some customers prefer spring and fall, especially on wooded properties with bugs, webs and tree debris. Others have it done every two or three years as they see the need.
Our House Washing frequency article explains those options. Outdoor growth, dust and webs can return, so there isn't a fixed number of months we can promise the siding will stay clean.
Ready to have the house washed?
Send us the property details, what you'd like cleaned and your preferred timeframe. We can discuss the condition and current options with you.
Osborne Pro Wash is based in Morrow, Ohio, serving Morrow, Maineville, Mason, Loveland, Lebanon, Kings Mills, Landen and South Lebanon.
Get your free quote at OsborneProWash.com.
Questions first? Text Kyle at 513-543-5904.