There is a common misbelief that vinyl siding can't develop mold. Yes, it's nonporous, but water can still drain behind it or attach to sticky debris. When this happens, especially if you have foam backing, trapped moisture causes mold and mildew.

Because of human and environmental factors, residue will inevitably stick to your siding. Power washing is essential because vinyl is vulnerable to damage against debris.
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How Various Particles Damage Your Siding
There are many ways for particles to stick to your siding: cars fly by, windstorms, lawn mowing, cookouts with grease, etc. The debris can scratch, fade, and discolor the surface of your siding, so it's essential to remove it regularly.

What you may need to know is that organic particles like sugars from trees and plants also collect on your siding. Water will stick to this and the dirt from the wind, causing mold and mildew to grow. Fungus feeds on dirt and dust as well.

Don't Go For the Hose.
Using just a hose can't remove grease or altogether remove the residue we have described. Made of Polyvinyl chloride, vinyl can react poorly to water, and now you are just applying more water to the surface without enough pressure or an effective cleaning agent to make it run off and dry.

Power washing your siding is the way to go. We don't use harsh, erosive chemicals, and it's a fast, effective process. Furthermore, we'll improve your curb appeal!

If you have vinyl siding on the West Michigan Lakeshore, call Pure Flow Softwash at 269-416-1545, or fill out our Power Washing booking form today. Avoid the damage that comes with pollen, mold, grease, dirt, and all that gunk!

What's the secret to curb appeal after Winter leaves behind its grime?
Power washing your siding!

If you live in West Michigan, choose Pure Flow Softwash to clean your exterior siding. By doing so at the beginning of Spring, you protect your health, update your house's appearance, and save money.

Why You Should Power Wash Your Siding
The start of Spring is a rough time for your exterior. Salt, grime, mold, and mildew from Winter get stuck in its crevices. Spring's dust, pollen, and allergens also start to build up.

Furthermore, when you melt the snow on your roof or nearby sidewalk with salt, it stains your panels. Luckily, with power washing, we can remove all of that and uncover whatever Winter damage is beneath.

Great Health, A Stunning Home, and Effective Saving
Let's be honest: When the snow starts melting, your exterior is an eyesore. When your siding is clean, your curb appeal goes up, and most of the time so does the monetary value of your home. The value may increase by up to $15,000!

You may discover that your siding developed cracks over the Winter. Harsh weather, the freeze-thaw cycle, and ice could have caused cracking. In the Spring, if mold or mildew grows in the cracks, or snow melts or it rains in them, they can expand even more. So, clean that debris ASAP.

Once you uncover any damage to your siding, you can repair it immediately to avoid further structural damage.

For those with environmental allergies, it is dire to remove them. The mold, mildew, dust, and pollen can harm your family's health!

Between power washing's preventative maintenance and upgrading your home's appearance, you are saving yourself money. Additionally, you're keeping your family safe from allergy and asthma attacks.

Start your Spring off right, and contact Pure Flow Softwash for a quote!