Maria from Millstone Township, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since July of 2026. We soft washed the two-storey house that month, using a sodium hypochlorite and surfactant solution rather than pressure. The distinction matters more than it sounds: high pressure drives water behind siding and strips the granules off a roof, while a soft wash kills the algae and mildew at the root and leaves the surface itself untouched, so the growth takes far longer to come back. The same visit included hand washing 48 windows and sliders inside and out, screens included, which is the job most homeowners abandon somewhere around the second storey.
Project Facts
- Location
- Millstone Township, NJ
- Service
- Softwash Service
- Client since
- July 2026
- Surface cleaned
- 6,710 sq ft
Exterior cleaning questions from Millstone Township homeowners
Why does algae grow on houses in Millstone Township?
Moisture, humidity, shade, tree cover and seasonal pollen all favour biological growth on an exterior, and properties nearer the water also collect salt film and wind-driven dirt. Surfaces that stay damp longest show it first, which is why the shaded side of a house is usually the side that goes green.
Can soft washing clean fiber-cement siding?
Yes, but cleaning should follow the siding manufacturer's instructions. High pressure should be avoided where the manufacturer limits it. The material, coating and age of the siding all matter.
Does algae make a driveway or walkway slippery?
Yes. Wet biological growth on concrete, steps and walkways reduces traction and is a genuine slip hazard rather than only an appearance problem. Cleaning those surfaces improves how they look and how safe they are to walk on.