The green and gray that creeps up the shaded side of a house is not just dirt. It is living growth, and it spreads. Left alone it dulls the whole exterior and works into the surface of the siding. House washing removes it and brings your home back to its real color, and the right way to do it on siding is low-pressure soft washing.
The Neighbor's soft washes homes across Madison and Rankin Counties, including Madison, Ridgeland, Brandon, Flowood, and the greater Jackson metro. We clean vinyl, stucco, brick, painted wood, and fiber cement without the damage that high pressure causes. Request a free quote and hear back within one business day.
What is soft washing, and why does siding need it?
Soft washing uses low pressure and a professional cleaning solution to remove algae, mildew, mold, and dirt from your home's exterior. The solution does the work, not the force of the water. That is the whole point, and it is why soft washing is the right method for siding. For a surface-by-surface look at which method each part of your home needs, see soft washing vs pressure washing.
High pressure on siding is a mistake that costs money. The force can drive water behind panels and under trim, crack older vinyl, and strip paint, so you end up with damage instead of a clean home. Soft washing cleans the surface and treats the growth at the root without any of that risk. It also keeps the home looking clean longer, because it removes the growth rather than just blasting off the top layer.
How much does house washing cost?
Soft washing is priced by the size of your home and the surface it is finished in, not by the hour. A single-story home costs less than a large two-story home, and story count and siding type both factor in. A home that has gone years without a wash takes more work on the first visit, but once the growth is cleared, keeping it clean is far cheaper.
We give you the full price before any work starts, with no surprise add-ons on the invoice, and homes on a recurring plan pay a reduced rate on every visit. For an exact figure, request a free quote and we will price your home and show you the one-time rate and the plan rate side by side. Our guide to what house and driveway washing cost breaks down what moves the price.
How often should you wash your siding?
For most homes in this climate, about once a year keeps the growth from taking hold. Shaded or tree-covered lots stay wet longer and do better more often. The simplest rule: once you can see the growth returning, it is time to clean again, before it spreads.
- Most homes: about once a year
- Shaded or tree-covered lots: more often, since they stay wet longer
- Once growth returns visibly: time to clean again, before it spreads
Waiting until it looks bad means the growth has already taken hold. Cleaning on a schedule keeps it from coming back as quickly.
Why central Mississippi siding gets dirty so fast
Hot summers, high humidity, frequent rain, and heavy tree cover keep siding damp long after a storm passes. That lingering moisture feeds organic growth, which is why the shaded and north-facing sides of metro-area homes turn green and gray within a few years, with mildew spotting showing up on soffits and fascia. It is not a sign of a neglected home. It is what this climate does to every house that is not cleaned on a schedule.
What we clean, and what needs a closer look
We soft wash vinyl, stucco, brick, painted wood, and fiber cement siding, plus soffits, fascia, and eaves. Standard service removes dirt and organic growth and brings the surface back to its natural color.
Some marks need more than a standard wash. Oils, clay, and rust staining have set into the surface and need specialized treatment, and even then they do not always come out fully. Tell us what you are dealing with up front and we will be straight about what we can do before we start.
Why homeowners put siding on a plan
Setting siding soft washing up on a recurring basis is the difference between maintaining a clean home and paying to recover a neglected one.
- Protects the surface. Treating growth before it digs in keeps siding and paint from breaking down early.
- Cheaper over time. Routine maintenance costs less than a heavy restoration wash or a repaint.
- Protects home value and curb appeal. Clean siding is one of the first things buyers and appraisers notice. Green streaks read as a neglected home even when everything underneath is sound.
- No scheduling, no surprises. You stay ahead of the growth automatically instead of noticing it once it is already an eyesore.
While we are already there
Most house washing customers have us handle a few other things on the same visit, since the truck and the team are already on the property. We also clean windows, wash driveways and concrete, clear gutters, clean fences and decks, and wash roofs. A house wash and a driveway on the same trip is a natural pairing, because together they sharpen the whole front of the home. Ask about adding services when you get your quote.
Serving Madison and the surrounding metro
We are based in the area and serve Madison and Rankin Counties, including Madison, Ridgeland, Brandon, Flowood, Pearl, Canton, and the greater Jackson metro. Locally owned and fully insured. We treat your home the way we would want ours treated, because the people we clean for are our actual neighbors.
Ready to bring your home's color back?
Request a free quote and we will get back to you within one business day with a clear price, the one-time rate and the plan rate side by side. No pressure and no surprises on the invoice. Get the green and gray off your home, the safe way.