Do you remember the last time you clean the exterior of your home? If it’s been over a year, then your home is due for a bath. Scrubbing the outside of your home is probably one of the last things on your to-do list, but neglecting this project can lead to costly repairs, health problems, and a decrease in the value of your home.

Let’s discuss three reasons why you should clean the exterior of your home every 6-8 months.

3 Reasons why you should wash the exterior of your home

1. It can remove pollutants and allergens. The environment we live in is full of various pollutants, such as smoke, bird excrement, and exhaust. All of these things can cling to the exterior of your home. Along with pollen, mold, and mildew, these things can wreak havoc on you and your family’s health. It’s imperative to have these things cleaned from the surface of your home, so you can prevent them from entering your home and causing temporary or even long-lasting effects on your health.
2. It can prevent costly repairs. In some cases, you have to spend money to save money and the exterior of your home as one of those places. It may seem like a lot of money to spend on cleaning the outside of your home, but it will extend the life of your paint job, your window sills, and the wood underneath both of them. Your home’s exterior paint is one of your home’s primary defenses against the elements. If you don’t keep it clean, then it will wear away faster and leave the wood foundation of your home vulnerable to decay.
3. It can improve curb appeal. If you’re planning on moving or selling your home, then it’s important to make sure your home looks its best. It’s not all about the interior, either. Many home buyers drive around neighborhoods when they are looking for homes, and if your house doesn’t look good from the outside, then they will have no interest in seeing what it looks like from the inside. Even if you’re not planning to sell your house anytime soon, keeping the exterior of your home clean improves the look of your neighborhood and helps other people sell their homes in a timely fashion.

How often should you get the exterior of your home cleaned?

For the most part, you can tell when your home needs to be clean by the way it looks from the outside. If your previously white paint job is starting to look a little gray, then it’s probably time for you to call a professional to clean the exterior of your home. In general, however, it’s recommended that you get your home cleaned every 6-8 months.

A professional exterior cleaning job includes washing the fascia, soffits, walls, windows, entryway, and the outside of the gutters. Most professionals use what is known as a “soft wash” technique, which means an environmentally-friendly solution is applied to the home and then rinsed off with a low-pressure pressure-washing machine.

If you’re in the Mackay area and are looking for a top-quality and affordable professional, contact Pristine Washing at 0402741670.