Two story house being washed with a gentle rinse under blue sky

Exterior House Washing Service in Wheeling

Exterior house washing is the service most people have in mind when they search for a house washing service in Wheeling, West Virginia. It cleans the walls, trim, and overhangs of the home itself, and it is the single biggest step toward better curb appeal.

What builds up on the walls of a house

The approach is gentle on purpose. Residential house washing uses lower pressure and a cleaning solution to loosen algae, pollen, and dirt, so the home is cleaned without being stripped or scarred.

A house collects more than most people realize. Pollen and dust stick to damp siding, algae grows on shaded walls, and spiders leave webs under every eave. Together they dull the paint color and make the home look older than it is.

Left alone, organic growth holds moisture against the siding. Regular exterior home cleaning keeps surfaces clear and helps you spot small problems, like failing caulk, before they spread.

Scope

What exterior house washing covers

Walls and siding

Vinyl, painted wood, fiber cement, and other common siding is cleaned with a method suited to each.

Eaves and soffits

Webs, wasp nest remnants, and dust are cleared from the overhangs where they collect.

Trim and fascia

Window trim, door surrounds, and fascia boards are washed so the edges match the walls.

Doors and garage doors

Entry doors and garage doors are rinsed and cleaned of splash marks and road film.

Gutter faces

The outside faces of gutters are washed to remove the dark streaks that run down from them.

Process

The order of a house wash

1
Prepare the exterior
Windows are checked closed, outlets and light fixtures are noted, and plants are wetted down.
2
Apply the solution
A cleaning solution is applied to loosen growth and dirt and given time to work.
3
Rinse from the top
A low pressure rinse moves down the house from the roofline so runoff never dirties finished walls.
4
Detail the edges
Corners, trim, and stubborn spots get a second look before the final rinse.

Planning your house wash

Different siding calls for different care. If your home has aluminum siding, see the aluminum siding cleaning page for the approach used on that material.

Homes with failing paint or cracked caulk should be repaired first or washed with extra care. Tell us what you have noticed.

Washing is often best done before painting or sealing, since a clean wall holds new coatings better. It also works well as an annual routine in spring.