Why houses in Snohomish County turn green
Our wet, mild climate is perfect for algae and mildew. It grows fastest on the shady sides of the house, under eaves and behind shrubs, and it feeds on the dust and pollen stuck to your siding. Left alone it spreads, stains, and holds moisture against the wall.
A garden hose and a scrub brush move it around. A rented pressure washer can etch vinyl, strip paint and force water behind the laps. That's why we soft wash.
How our soft wash works
Soft washing uses low pressure, about what comes out of a garden hose, plus a cleaning solution made for exterior siding. The solution kills the algae and mildew at the root, then a gentle rinse carries it away. Because the growth is actually killed instead of knocked off the surface, your house stays clean a lot longer.
- Vinyl siding: the most common siding we wash in Arlington and Marysville, and the easiest to damage with high pressure.
- Hardie and fiber cement: cleaned without scarring the painted finish.
- Cedar and wood siding: brightened without raising the grain.
- Painted siding and trim: safe on sound paint. If paint is already failing we'll tell you before we start.
What's included in a house wash
- Siding, trim, soffits and fascia on every side of the house
- Exterior window frames and sills (not interior glass)
- Outside faces of the gutters to remove the black "tiger stripes"
- Front door area, porch ceiling and light fixtures
- Plants pre-wetted and rinsed so landscaping stays healthy
- A walk-around with you before we pack up
How often should you wash your house here?
Most homes in the Stillaguamish valley look their best with a soft wash every one to two years. Homes tucked under big firs or cedars, or with a lot of north-facing wall, may need it yearly. Spring and early summer are popular, but we wash houses most of the year whenever it's above freezing.
Areas we serve
We're based in Arlington and offer house washing & soft washing in Arlington and Smokey Point, Marysville, Lake Stevens, Stanwood & Camano Island, Granite Falls, plus Oso, Darrington, Silvana and Lakewood. See all service areas.
