How long your vinyl siding will stay free of dirt, mildew and algae after it’s been cleaned highly depends on how well it was cleaned. From our experience in talking with our customers that have cleaned their own homes in the past, the consumer grade cleaners sold at hardware stores do a mediocre job at first but contaminants seem to return in a few short months. The trick to cleaning the exterior of your home and keeping it clean is to use the proper cleaners and methods.

Professional power washers rely heavily on their house washing cleaners to do the work so they can use low pressure techniques to clean the vinyl siding eradicating risk of damage. The proper house cleaning detergents will not only remove dirt and grime but will kill the roots of any mildew and algae. High pressure will remove these pollutants but without killing them with cleaners they return quickly. Moreover, using high pressure will risk damage to the siding, windows and landscaping. A house cleaning done right will result in a home free of dirt, grime, mildew and algae and can be expected to stay clean for approximately two years.