A few weeks ago, I borrowed my neighbor’s power washer to address some algae growing on the back of my house as well as some doggie toenail scratches on my deck. Here are some things you need to know about this story going in:

  1. My back deck is the premiere part of my house. When I bought the place, my friend D. Patton White said, “Honey, you bought a venue!”
  2. I am a bit selective about doggies coming to stay at my house, but had opened up to Hurricane Irma Florida refugees and their 4-leggeds, and apparently their pretty long claws.
  3. I have been learning the ropes on home ownership for nearly 2 years now, and as I’m also still in my first year of running my own practice, I’m trying to ‘DIY’ my way through as much as I can.

Someone had suggested that the scars in the deck could perhaps be ‘buffed out’ with a power washer. I reached out to my neighbor to see if he wanted to throw in with me on a power washer rental because they were cheaper by the day, and he wrote back to say he already owned one.

So one beautiful fall afternoon, I set to work with the fateful tool in hand. It was so glorious to watch the algae come off the back of my house so elegantly. Of course I experimented writing my initials, hearts, flowers, and other girly graffiti as I worked.

House done, I moved on to experimenting with the deck.  My results there…not so good. Actually, pretty disastrous. I watched with horror as, rather than ‘buffing’, the stain was completely removed in strips. Looking back, I believe that’s what the person who made this suggestion was imagining, that I would go back and re-stain the entire deck as well. This was not my plan, though. The deck is HUGE!

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Why am I telling this story here? For a few reasons…

  • I love that I reached out to my neighbor in the spirit of collaboration and was paid back with even more than I bargained for–a free thing, rather than just saving money.
  • We are not all made of the same stuff, the same materials, at the same time.

My house was ready and able to take a power washing.

My deck was not.

Sometimes our stories are the same way.
Sometimes our vulnerability,
our honesty,
our sarcasm,
our senses of humor,
and how we give
~ or receive ~
ALL.THOSE.THINGS.
are like power washing.

5 Reasons That Will Explain The Importance Of Roof Cleaning

A clean house is the first preference of many homeowners, even the ones who don’t believe in everyday cleaning. However, what’s shocking here is that even people who believe in thorough cleaning of their house often neglect cleaning the roof of their homes.

There are different types of issues that can emerge from having an unclean rooftop and some of these end up in having your whole rooftop replaced which can cause you to lose lots of money.

Alright, if you don’t believe in the importance of cleaning the rooftop regularly, then have a look at these top 5 reasons that will explain you how crucial it is to get the cleaning done on a regular basis.

Check out the top 5 reasons on why you need to hire professional cleaners to get your roof cleaned.

  • Roof Cleaning Reason #1

Do you have a property that you need to lease at a decent cost and you require your rooftop cleaned to make it look great? Regardless of whether you have a small apartment, a house or just a housing structure, when a potential renter sees that condition of the property, then they consequently have an estimate in their mind of the amount they need to pay.

Remember, the cleaner the property the more they will pay, with a spotless rooftop you can hope to increase your rent increase. However, by hiring professional cleaners you can ensure that no problem arises and the job is done in the right manner.

  • Roof Cleaning Reason #2

You choose to complete a spring clean of your home or office and since you’re cleaning everything else, you may consider to get the rooftop cleaned as well. The leaves and branches of trees are everywhere after spring season, especially on the rooftops, so you can get them cleaned ASAP.

  • Roof Cleaning Reason #3

If you wish to sell your property at a decent value, then you have to get your rooftop cleaned. Just like the investment property reason, when your home looks clean, the purchaser will see a higher value for your property and will pay a lot more money.

  • Roof Cleaning Reason #4

If you see issues have begun to come up, like the rooftop is leaking. The harsh factors such as wind, rain, sun, hail and snow damage your rooftop. They are gradually worn down the rooftop best and the tiles split or crack, allowing water to enter your home. If this is the cases in your house as well, hire professional cleaners.

  • Roof Cleaning Reason #5

If you’re having guests over, you tidy up the house and prepare everything. At the front of the house you see that your rooftop has algae, moss and debris on it, and it just looks embarrassing & humiliating. Don’t you think that’s a worthy reason to get your rooftop cleaned? So, don’t just sit there and do something about it!