Power Washing in Port Perry, ON

Mildew Removal for Siding Near Lake Scugog

Blasting mildew off at full pressure is the wrong way to go about it. On vinyl, too much pressure drives water up behind the panels, where it sits against the sheathing and makes the moisture problem worse. On painted wood it strips paint, and bare wood siding marks easily, so it gets an even lighter touch. Our siding cleaning starts with a pre-treatment that's left to work, then a rinse at moderate pressure in steady overlapping passes so the walls come clean without streaks.

Hard surfaces get the same green film. A patio or walkway that stays damp grows algae that turns slick after rain, which is a real hazard on steps. Concrete and stone can take more pressure than siding, and the pre-treatment loosens the growth so it rinses away instead of smearing. Plants beside the patio get covered or wetted down so overspray doesn't harm them.

Cottages that sat closed all winter usually need a wash before anyone wants to use them. Pollen and a winter's worth of grime come off the deck and siding in one visit, and the deck is then ready for stain if it needs it. Power washing has a $150 minimum, and doing the siding, deck and patio together costs less than booking each separately. Add the driveway if a winter of road sand and grit has left it looking grubby.

Pedro handles power washing for driveways, decks, siding and patios. For how he approaches power washing in general, see our power washing page.