House Washing in Northwest Arkansas

1. Full property inspection. I walk around your entire home and assess the siding type, identify problem areas, note any existing damage, and check for things like open windows, loose trim, or sensitive landscaping. This step lets me customize my approach for your specific home.
2. Pre-soak and plant protection. Before any cleaning solution touches your siding, I thoroughly wet down all plants, shrubs, flower beds, and grass around the perimeter of your home. Sensitive plantings get covered. Your landscaping is safe with me.
3. Soft wash solution application. Using my low-pressure soft wash system, I apply a professional-grade cleaning solution across the entire exterior surface of your home. This solution is specifically formulated to kill algae, mold, and mildew at the cellular level. It breaks down organic growth so it releases from your siding without any scrubbing or high pressure.
4. Dwell time. The cleaning solution needs time to work. During this period, the active ingredients penetrate the biological growth and neutralize it from the root. This is the step that separates a professional house wash from someone just spraying water at your walls - the chemistry does the heavy lifting.
5. Low-pressure rinse. I rinse your entire home from top to bottom using controlled low pressure. This washes away all dissolved grime, dead organisms, and cleaning solution, leaving clean, streak-free siding behind. I pay extra attention to areas under eaves, around windows, and along the foundation where buildup tends to be heaviest.
6. Final walkthrough. I do a complete lap around your home to inspect the results from every angle. If any spots need a second pass, I treat them immediately. I also do a final rinse of your landscaping and check that everything looks right before I call the job done.

Most house washing jobs in NWA take between 1 and 3 hours depending on your home's size and the severity of buildup. You'll see results immediately, and the treatment continues working for days after application, killing any remaining spores that might be embedded in your siding's texture.

Living in Northwest Arkansas means your home is constantly exposed to conditions that accelerate biological growth. Our Ozark climate delivers humid summers with temperatures that regularly push into the 90s, creating a greenhouse effect on your siding. Spring brings heavy pollen from our dense hardwood forests. Fall drops leaves and organic debris against your walls. And our frequent rainfall keeps moisture levels high year-round.

Here are the signs that it's time to call me:

• Green or black discoloration on your siding, especially on north-facing walls and shaded sides of your home. This is algae and mildew, and it won't go away on its own.
• Dark streaks under your eaves and along your roofline edges. These are caused by mildew feeding on moisture that drips from your roof.
• Yellowed or dingy-looking siding that used to be white or light-colored. Oxidation and accumulated grime gradually change the color of your siding over the years.
• Visible cobwebs and insect residue around windows, door frames, soffits, and corners. Arkansas spiders are persistent and their webs accumulate fast.
• You're preparing to sell your home. A house wash is one of the highest-ROI improvements you can make before listing. It costs a fraction of repainting but makes almost the same visual impact.
• It's been more than 12 to 18 months since your last cleaning. In our climate, that's about how long it takes for noticeable buildup to return.

I recommend most NWA homeowners get a house wash once a year, ideally in spring after pollen season winds down. Homes with heavy shade or north-facing exposure may benefit from cleaning every 8 to 12 months. Homes in full sun and with good airflow can often go 18 months between washes.