If you drive through almost any Akron neighborhood in summer, you’ll spot the telltale signs: green algae creeping up vinyl siding, black streaking on driveways from tire oil and oxidation, dark stains on concrete walkways. Northeast Ohio’s humid summers and heavy spring rains create ideal conditions for biological growth on home exteriors — and pressure washing is the most effective way to address it.
What Professional Pressure Washing Covers
House washing (also called soft washing) uses lower pressure with cleaning solutions to safely remove algae, mold, mildew, and dirt from vinyl, brick, and painted surfaces. High pressure on siding can force water behind panels or damage paint — a professional soft wash approach cleans the surface without the risk.
Concrete driveway and walkway cleaning uses higher pressure and surface cleaner attachments to strip oil stains, tire marks, algae, and weathering from concrete surfaces. A clean driveway makes a significant visual impact on curb appeal and can prevent surface damage from algae eating into the concrete over time.
Gutter cleaning and brightening removes the black streaks that form on gutter fascia from oxidation and biological growth. Gutters that look clean from inside can be badly stained on the exterior — a single cleaning restores them to near-new appearance.
Window cleaning — whether done alongside a house wash or separately — removes hard water deposits, pollen, and seasonal grime that accumulates faster in Ohio summers.
Deck and fence washing removes graying, algae, and mildew from wood and composite surfaces before sealing or staining, or simply as seasonal maintenance to extend the life of the material.
Why It’s Worth Doing Annually
Algae and mold don’t just look bad — they actively degrade the surfaces they grow on. Algae holds moisture against vinyl siding and accelerates oxidation. Mold on wood surfaces breaks down protective coatings and leads to rot. Annual or semi-annual pressure washing is a maintenance investment that extends the useful life of your home’s exterior surfaces.
For Akron and Northeast Ohio homeowners looking for professional pressure washing, house washing, window cleaning, and gutter service, We-R-Clean and Clear provides exterior cleaning services throughout the region.
Visit their website or call for a quote on your home this summer.