Straight answers on removing stains, cleaning siding and roofs, and knowing when a surface needs pressure and when it needs a soft wash.
Most exterior cleaning goes wrong in the same way: the right cleaner used at the wrong pressure, or the right pressure used on the wrong surface. These guides cover what actually lifts each type of stain, which surfaces tolerate a pressure washer, and which ones need a low-pressure soft wash and a cleaning solution instead.
They are written from work across the New Orleans metro, where humidity keeps organic growth coming back faster than it does in drier climates. If you would rather have it handled, we give a free written estimate before any work starts. Call (504) 688-3995.
Twenty minutes of preparation before the crew arrives puts the whole visit into the work instead of into moving cars…
Read the guideOil sinks into concrete instead of sitting on it, so lifting a stain is about pulling oil back out of…
Read the guideRust is a metal oxide bonded into the concrete, which is why degreasers do nothing to it and why the…
Read the guideComposite does not rot, but it does grow mould in its surface texture, and it is easy to void the…
Read the guidePavers clean up well, but the joint sand between them is the part that decides whether the patio still looks…
Read the guideVinyl siding is one of the easiest surfaces to clean and one of the easiest to damage, because the danger…
Read the guideThe choice is not about how dirty something is. It is about whether the surface can take force, and whether…
Read the guideThose dark streaks are a living algae feeding on the limestone filler in your shingles, which is why they spread…
Read the guideA concrete drive takes pressure better than almost anything else on a property, which is exactly why so many end…
Read the guideGutter cleaning is priced on access and linear footage more than on how dirty the gutters are, which is why…
Read the guideSurface area is only part of it. The method a surface requires usually moves the number more than its size…
Read the guideYou can, and it is one of the most expensive mistakes made on a house, because the damage is permanent…
Read the guideGreen film and black spotting on siding are two different organisms, and the black one does not come off with…
Read the guideStucco is porous, brittle at the surface, and sits over a moisture barrier, which makes it one of the least…
Read the guideBrick tolerates more pressure than most exteriors, but the mortar between it does not, and mortar is what fails first.
Read the guideIn a humid climate the answer is driven by shade and tree cover far more than by a calendar, and…
Read the guideThe same machine that cleans a driveway will strip a roof, fur a composite deck, and drive water behind vinyl siding.
“Our commercial storefront looks amazing now. They cleaned the entire brick facade and sidewalks overnight so it wouldn’t disrupt our daytime customers. They removed layers of chewing gum and atmospheric pollution easily.”
“It had a lot of green mold growing on the shaded side of the house, which looked terrible. They used a safe soft wash technique that cleaned it completely without damaging anything.”
“Wow, what a transformation! They cleaned our dirty wooden fences and old concrete patio yesterday. The contrast is unbelievable; everything looks freshly painted. The team was efficient, polite, and cleaned up perfectly when done.”
“We needed our parking lot cleaned for an upcoming event, and they did a stellar job. They removed all the grease spots and dirt from the high-traffic areas. The stripes look much brighter now too.”
“My gutters were overflowing and clogged for months. They came out, cleared everything and now I don’t have to worry about water damage during storms.”
“I had some stubborn graffiti on my brick wall that I couldn’t get off with anything. These guys came out with their hot water pressure washing system and it disappeared without damaging the brick underneath.”
“I had a major rust stain on my front porch from a metal planter. I tried everything, but nothing worked until I called this company. They used a specific rust remover and light pressure to lift the stain completely.”
“Had my dryer vent cleaned and I feel so much safer knowing it’s free of lint buildup. The team was prompt, efficient and explained everything.”
“Our wooden deck was looking gray and weathered, but after their power washing and restoration service, the natural wood color is back! They even moved my patio furniture back into place when they were done.”
“The team cleaned my windows inside and out and the sparkle is unreal! I can finally see clearly again, no streaks or spots. Friendly and professional throughout.”
“The crew was incredibly polite and careful with my outdoor lighting and security cameras. They bagged the electronics before starting the soft wash on the house. That kind of care is hard to find! Everything is sparkling clean, and nothing was damaged.”
“I am always so excited when Big Easy Pressure Washing comes to power wash my house! They do an awesomely thorough job and it’s at a fair price without any hassle.”
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