Soft Washing & House Washing: What You Need to Know

By ambservices | June 30, 2017 | Comments Off on Soft Washing & House Washing: What You Need to Know
A charming single-story house with light-colored siding, a gray roof, and a covered front porch. The front yard includes two flowering trees, well-maintained shrubs, and a patch of green grass. The house has a driveway leading to an attached garage.

Curb appeal shouldn’t suffer. Your investment shouldn’t plummet. And quality should last for the long haul. That’s why the Preferred SoftWash team only uses soft washing to clean your home exterior. It’s in our name – and it’s in our philosophy! Explore why soft house washing matters to your first impression, your wallet, and the…

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A Dirty Roof Hurts Your Investment

By ambservices | June 6, 2017 | Comments Off on A Dirty Roof Hurts Your Investment
A single-story, white house with a gray shingle roof. The front includes dark gray shutters, stone accents around the entrance, and an arched window above the door. A sign in the front yard reads "Life is Crazy Good." The house, recently freshened up with pressure washing, is surrounded by shrubs and a green lawn.

Although every part of your home contributes to property value, your roof is one of those “make it or break it” elements. The good news: with regular roof cleaning care, each shingle will always be an asset. Is Your Roof Hurting Your Property? But it’s also important to understand the risks of what can happen…

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Black streaks on your roof: what you need to know

By ambservices | June 6, 2017 | Comments Off on Black streaks on your roof: what you need to know
A single-story brick house with a large, well-manicured front lawn and sparse landscaping including bushes and small trees. The house, which has recently undergone pressure washing, boasts a gabled roof and a front entrance with steps leading up to it. Leafless trees are visible in the background.

  “Exotic” and “roof” might not go hand-in-hand traditionally, but tiger  stripes are real. We use this term to describe a roof that has long, dark, and vertical streaks running across its shingles. Sadly – but unsurprisingly – this isn’t a good thing. What is it? Tiger stripes are caused by gloeocapsa magma, a type…

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Soft Washing for Better Siding

By ambservices | June 6, 2017 | Comments Off on Soft Washing for Better Siding
A single-story house with beige siding features a central chimney, double French doors with glass panes, and an awning above the doors. Recently pressure washed, the patio in the foreground includes a table with chairs, potted plants, and an outdoor umbrella.

 For some aspects of your property, a “one size fits all” cleaning approach just doesn’t cut it. That rule applies to your siding. But there’s a tailored solution to bring out the best in your property – and capture the quality of your exterior! What is soft washing? Soft washing is a gentler form of…

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Siding Eyesores Explained

By ambservices | June 6, 2017 | Comments Off on Siding Eyesores Explained
A beige house with horizontal siding and green shutters on the windows stands clean, thanks to recent pressure washing. The roof is angled with gray shingles. Shrubs are neatly trimmed at the base of the house, with a tree branch visible at the top left corner of the image against a partly cloudy sky.

Arriving to your property should evoke “home sweet home” feelings – not a cringe-worthy glance toward your siding. Preferred Soft Wash protects your curb appeal and your house with our professional soft washing service. What is on my siding? The short answer: A lot. Constant exposure to mother nature can do a number on your…

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House Washing: Benefits Beyond Curb Appeal

By ambservices | June 6, 2017 | Comments Off on House Washing: Benefits Beyond Curb Appeal
A side-by-side comparison of the side of a house. The left image shows a wall covered in green mold and dirt, while the right image displays the same wall after cleaning, with the mold and dirt removed, revealing a clean, beige exterior with a window.

“Curb appeal” and “exterior cleaning” always seem to go hand-in-hand. But there’s another important factor to consider: property value. Preferred Soft Wash has worked with hundreds of properties. We know the importance of regular maintenance in order to: Protect siding quality Siding is like any other part of your property – it needs TLC. Our…

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Why Professional House Washing Matters

By ambservices | June 6, 2017 | Comments Off on Why Professional House Washing Matters
A two-story colonial-style house with yellow siding and green shutters is surrounded by lush greenery. The front yard features neatly trimmed bushes, a stone path, and mature trees. The entrance has a small porch with steps leading up to a green front door, all kept pristine through regular pressure washing.

 There are some property maintenance to-do’s that make for the ideal weekend DIY project. Others are best left to the professionals. House washing fits into the latter category. Our team has seen the results of a novice house washing project gone wrong far too often – and it simply isn’t worth it. Professional house washing…

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