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Top 7 Tips for Fall: Taking Care of the Outside of Your Home
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Top 7 Tips for Fall: Taking Care of the Outside of Your Home
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Top 7 Tips for Fall: Taking Care of the Outside of Your Home

Before winter hits, you’ll need to take care of these tasks now. Early planning is key! Here is a handy checklist to consult so you don’t miss anything. 1. Pack and Store Patio Furniture First, clean all patio furniture well, including cushions, allowing everything to dry completely. If you don’t have a secure storage unit or shed on site and don’t want to transport your items to an off-site storage unit, it’s best to have a professional shrink wrap your furniture for safe keeping. This will protect your items from the snow, wind and ice. You can do the same for seasonal outdoor toys and pool equipment. 2. Organize and Clean Your Garage Empty out your garage and put everything out on the grass [...]

By clearview|2022-05-20T18:30:46+00:00August 12th, 2021|Exterior Cleaning, Soft Washing|Comments Off

How Power Washing Can Cause Damage to Your Home

Soft Washing: You want to get your home’s exterior clean again, but you don’t want to damage your siding or surrounding landscape. Now what? Well, you can ensure you hire professionals who specialize in soft washing, which is a gentler approach to power washing that doesn’t risk damage while getting your exteriors cleaned. Let’s go over some ways in which traditional power washing can damage your home, and why it should be handled by a professional who can do it the right way. Power washing can… 1. Allow Water to Get Into Your House or Attic The exterior of your home isn’t made to withstand the type of pressure that comes with a high-powered pressure washer. When you use a powerful pressure [...]

By clearview|2020-11-13T14:46:55+00:00November 13th, 2020|Power Washing, Soft Washing|Comments Off

A dirty roof could = insurance cancellation letter?!

A Dirty Roof Could Result in an Insurance Cancellation Letter Did you know the appearance of your roof could cause your insurance company to send you a cancellation letter? Unfortunately, it’s true. Policyholders have been receiving letters from their insurers warning that their coverage could be cancelled or invalid for renewal if they don’t correct the problem. Specifically, they want the homeowner to clean and remove algae as well as dark streaks on the roof, even if the roof is not damaged or leaking. The homeowners are told they will have to address the issue before the insurance company will cover them. As a result, homeowners find themselves in need of a fast and effective solution to the problem. If this situation describes you, [...]

By clearview|2020-06-19T19:15:37+00:00June 19th, 2020|Soft Washing|Comments Off

Soft Washing vs. Pressure Washing

Soft Washing vs. Pressure Washing You have likely heard these two terms used interchangeably. While they do have some similarities in that their purpose is to clean an exterior surface, the way they achieve that clean is different. Traditional pressure washing utilizes high-powered jets of water combined with harsh chemicals with the aim of removing stains from siding, concrete walkways, and decking. Problem is, while this method is effective at removing stains, it can cause a lot of damage in the process due to its power. It can: Cause dents and pitting in siding Peel paint from wood Blow window seals Destroy surrounding landscaping Soft washing, on the other hand, utilizes a low-pressure nozzle attached to a pressure washing gun or wand. It incorporates [...]

By clearview|2020-06-19T20:08:19+00:00June 17th, 2020|Power Washing, Roof Cleaning, Soft Washing|Comments Off

Power Washing, Pressure Washing & Soft Washing: What’s the Difference?

Power Washing, Pressure Washing & Soft Washing: What’s the Difference? - You’ve likely heard these three terms thrown about in regards to exterior maintenance. We’re here to eliminate the confusion and help you get them all straight. No matter what, you’ll need a professional for the job. Clearview Washing has all the right equipment and products to get the job done right. Let’s go over the differences between power washing, pressure washing and soft washing: Power Washing This process removes surface material such as dirt, mildew, and mold from exteriors like siding and concrete through the use of pressurized water. It differs from pressure washing in that power washing uses hot water. Water that’s been heated to a high temp can break down contaminated [...]

By clearview|2017-06-22T18:58:03+00:00June 22nd, 2017|Power Washing, Soft Washing|Comments Off

Roof Cleaning for Property Managers, Adult Communities and HOAs

Roof Cleaning for Property Managers, Adult Communities, and HOAs - Soft roof cleaning is the way to go these days. It used to be that traditional power washing was the go-to approach. Now we know that that approach is far too harsh for exteriors. High-power pressure washing can lead to water within your walls, mortar that can be blasted away, gouged wood, and even safety hazards where paint chips are left around the property. If you are a property manager or owner of an adult community or HOA, this is an important consideration when hiring someone to clean your exteriors. High pressure can be as much as 2000-3000 psi while low pressure is between 1250-2000 psi. Low-pressure cleaning is best for roofs, and this [...]

By clearview|2021-11-20T14:09:55+00:00May 24th, 2017|Roof Cleaning, Soft Washing|Comments Off

DIY Soft Roof Cleaning – Roof Cleaning Monmouth

DIY Soft Roof Cleaning - Roof Cleaning Monmouth Before soft roof cleaning came along, homeowners had to resort to high-pressure power washing to get the black and green stains off their roofs. Yes, it was effective, but it was so powerful it damaged asphalt shingles, flashing, and siding. There’s a better way and it’s called soft roof cleaning. Best part is, weekend warriors: you can try it yourself. Moss, algae and lichen can do a number on your roof, causing rotting and premature failure over the years. That’s why you need to get rid of it before it starts to be a problem. That streaky stuff you see on your roof is not really dirt – it’s a green-blue form of algae that feeds [...]

By clearview|2016-12-27T22:44:13+00:00December 27th, 2016|Roof Cleaning, Soft Washing|Comments Off

Got a Dirty Roof? Why You Should Hire a Professional Roof Cleaner

Got a Dirty Roof? Why You Should Hire a Professional to Clean It - Mold, algae and lichen can really do a number on your roof, causing unsightly staining and roof rot over time. Perhaps you fancy yourself a DIY’er and decide to tackle this project one weekend. However, you may want to think again. While you may assume you’re saving money by doing this yourself, there are many more valid reasons why you should hire a professional roof cleaner to handle it. Save yourself the stress, hard work and potential for injury. Whether you plan to scrub your roof with a brush and bucket of soapy water, or you plan to rent your own pressure washer from the store, you’re risking your safety when [...]

By clearview|2016-10-24T18:57:07+00:00October 24th, 2016|Roof Cleaning, Soft Washing|Comments Off

Power Washing: How to Power Wash Your Deck

How to Power Wash Your Deck - A big part of your exterior maintenance is deck cleaning. Is yours looking grungy, dirty and old? It’s time for a good power washing. If you’d like to try your hand at it, we can give you some pointers. Do your research, though, as you don’t want to end up with deep gouges, peeling paint, marks and indentations from the high-pressure stream of your rented power washing machine. In order to have the most successful outcome, you have to take it slow. From wood to composite decks, periodic cleanings are imperative to retaining the beauty of your deck and preventing unsightly stains from occurring. Of course, you should leave power washing to the professionals because we have the [...]

By clearview|2020-06-06T14:27:36+00:00June 15th, 2016|Power Washing, Soft Washing|Comments Off

What is Soft Wash Roof Cleaning? – Roof Cleaning NJ

Roof cleaning - High pressure washing systems can damage asphalt roofing... A decade or two ago, the standard practice for cleaning mold, algae and stains off the roofs of homes and business was to blast it of with a high-pressure power washer. However, this was often too much pressure and caused damage to the roofs, such as shingle removal and the like. In addition to that, many companies thought the use of harsh chemicals like bleach were the right answer. Today, the process is much safer for the environment and for the roof itself. According to the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, high pressure washing systems can damage asphalt roofing and should not be used on asphalt roofing for the purpose of removing algae and other [...]

By clearview|2016-01-11T17:48:03+00:00January 11th, 2016|Roof Cleaning, Soft Washing|Comments Off

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