Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can Power washing cause damage to my siding, deck, roof or concrete?
A: No, if done by a properly trained technician. At Clean Solution all of our technicians are certified and trained in the latest tecniques from the PWNA Power Washers Of North America.
Q: Are the detergents safe for my Children, pets and plants?
A: Yes! At Clean Solution all of our detergents are environmentally safe and biodegradable and will not harm your children, pets or plants.
Q: How Often should I have my siding cleaned?
A: Siding Manufactures usally recommend siding to be cleaned every 18 to 24 months.
Q: I have Black staines on my roof, What is it and can they be removed?
A: Saprophytic fungus arrives and collects on roofs and other exterior surfaces via airborne spores. Once attached to a shingled roof, this fungus begins to feed on the dead organic matter such as asphalt used in the manufacturing process. As the fungus begins to break down the asphalt, the ceramic granules are loosened and begin to fall off. The ceramic granules are layered on top of the roofing material in the manufacturing process to protect the roofing material from UV degradation, and once removed, the roof will begin to deteriorate prematurely. Clean solution will use a quality roof cleaning chemical with light pressure and warm water to safely remove this deteriorating fungus and make an old roof look new again.
Q: I have small black spots on my siding. what is this and can it be removed?
A: Many people are concerned by the tiny dark spots they find on their houses, cars, and plants. Often the spots are mistaken for scales. The spots may actually be spores from members of a group of fungi commonly called the "shotgun" or "artillery" fungi in the genus Sphaerobolus . These fungi colonize dung or other organic matter such as wood mulch, wood benches, wood sheds, etc..
Artillery fungi use an interesting mechanism to disperse their spores. The dark brown spores, called peridioles, sit on top of specialized cup-shaped cells which accumulate water and cell contents. When enough liquid is accumulated, the cupped cells invert causing a burst, propelling the peridioles as high as 6 m where they can adhere to new surfaces. Artillery fungus is virtually impossible to remove unless caught within the first few weeks of release. Any Power washer claiming to be able to remove all of the stains will probably cause damage to the substrate.