How can I clean the outside of my house without a pressure washer?

• <div><p>Long-handled telescopic brushes are the best way to clean the outside of a house without a pressure washer. There are even special attachments for <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/clean-outside-windows.htm">cleaning the outside of windows</a>. Use a gentle cleaning solution for both the roof and siding to avoid harming the finishes. Be sure to rinse the area thoroughly with a garden hose after scrubbing.</p></div>

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Q: Are tile roofs high maintenance?

• <div><p>One <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/common-roof-types-tile-shingles.htm">upside of tile roofs</a> is that clay, concrete, and slate tiles require fewer repairs and less care than most other roofing options and are considered low-maintenance materials. Aside from as-needed repairs, annual inspections, and routine gutter cleaning, your tile roof won&rsquo;t demand any maintenance and can provide 50 to 100 years or more of worry-free protection for your home.</p></div>

Q: Is bleach or vinegar better to kill moss?

• <div><p>Bleach and vinegar can both kill moss effectively. However, if you&rsquo;d rather use a non-chemical option that&rsquo;s better for the environment, vinegar is the choice. Depending on the paver material you use, vinegar and bleach can also stain or discolor the surface. When unsure, test and use the option that doesn&rsquo;t react with your paver material. </p></div>

Q: How do I maintain a wood shake roof?

• <div><p>Clean debris, treat for moss, and schedule regular inspections to prevent water damage.</p></div>

Q: What should I do if wet paint drips on my roof?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/6-steps-painting-your-homes-exterior.htm">painting your home</a> or monitoring a job as it&rsquo;s being completed, squash the issue ASAP if you notice paint is getting onto the roof. Keeping it clean is one of the keys to extending your roof&rsquo;s life.</p><p>Removing latex paint before it dries is much easier and lowers the risk of damaging your shingles (more on that below). Simply spray the spot with a hose for one to two minutes to clear away the drying paint. In general, this is a good way to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/3-roof-cleaning-methods-ugly-stains.htm">remove ugly stains from your roof</a> without using chemicals.</p></div>

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Last update on December 02, 2025

Reviewed in May 2021
I hired EDH Exteriors to fix my roof, which was leaking around the chimney. Their employe named Jagr stopped by for an estimate, and informed me that the only way they could repair the leak was to tear off and completely roof. This would include around the chimney. They did the roof without...
EDH Exteriors
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Reviewed in July 2020
Miles did a fantastic job taking down our chimney anf patching our roof. He was prepared and matched the shingles perfectly. Even my neighbor was impressed with his work!
MVP Construction
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Reviewed in September 2018
These gentlemen were knowledgeable, punctual, and thorough. Their work was fantastic and very, very affordable. They were also respectful of our property and thoughtful of our special needs (we have 3 dogs who are very energetic - they took care to be watchful for the dogs and to keep them...
Empire Stone Masonry, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2016
Tim of Bat Evictors took care of my bat in the living space issues with prompt and courteous service. He answered all of my questions and gave me a thorough walk-through of his work. He was very knowledgeable about bat behavior and was very reassuring to my bat fears. He showed me the materials...
The Bat Evictors
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Reviewed in June 2015
They showed up to replace the roof on time and got right to work. The weather got in the way, but they worked around it and got it done. The quality of work was excellent. They replaced my plastic roof vents with metal, tore down two unneeded chimneys, and did a great job of flashing the...
Wolf Restoration LLC
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Reviewed in January 2015
Realized I need additional work done to the chimney than the Big Deal allows. Getting a refund on deal.
Twin Cities Furnace Cleaning Inc
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Reviewed in September 2014
Gordy was easy to work with and punctual. Provided a military discount. Identified several issues with the house that needed to be resolved including double tapping into circuit breakers in the circuit breaker box and improperly grounded electrical lines in several places. He did raise a...
Aurora Home Inspections LLC
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Reviewed in July 2014
All he did was put a piece of tape over part of the vent in the hood of the exhaust fan. I think their follow up is flawed and I think someone should come back out and fix my fan. I don?t feel like they are finished with that particular job. When they were working on my roof, they left materials...
Sela Roofing & Remodeling
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Reviewed in August 2013
Larry has always given us stellar service. He is knowledgeable and was very patient with my many questions. He taught me a lot about heating with wood in an efficient manner, and without starting chimney fires! He is thorough and cleans everything before he leaves. Once he's gone, its hard to...
NORTHERN AIRE CHIMNEY SVC
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Reviewed in December 2012
In the end it was a great experience and they even recommend some custom solutions if any issues were to arise or if we wanted to make changes in the future. In the end I know a lot more about chimneys and will use Erv and the staff at The Hearth Shoppe for any future fire place needs
Erv Smith Services Inc
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Additional DBA - Smith Erv Services Inc. Additional phone number - (715) 726 2099 Chippewa Falls, (715) 235 3342 Menomonie. Family owned.

Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

Long-handled telescopic brushes are the best way to clean the outside of a house without a pressure washer. There are even special attachments for cleaning the outside of windows. Use a gentle cleaning solution for both the roof and siding to avoid harming the finishes. Be sure to rinse the area thoroughly with a garden hose after scrubbing.

One upside of tile roofs is that clay, concrete, and slate tiles require fewer repairs and less care than most other roofing options and are considered low-maintenance materials. Aside from as-needed repairs, annual inspections, and routine gutter cleaning, your tile roof won’t demand any maintenance and can provide 50 to 100 years or more of worry-free protection for your home.

Bleach and vinegar can both kill moss effectively. However, if you’d rather use a non-chemical option that’s better for the environment, vinegar is the choice. Depending on the paver material you use, vinegar and bleach can also stain or discolor the surface. When unsure, test and use the option that doesn’t react with your paver material.

Clean debris, treat for moss, and schedule regular inspections to prevent water damage.

If you’re painting your home or monitoring a job as it’s being completed, squash the issue ASAP if you notice paint is getting onto the roof. Keeping it clean is one of the keys to extending your roof’s life.

Removing latex paint before it dries is much easier and lowers the risk of damaging your shingles (more on that below). Simply spray the spot with a hose for one to two minutes to clear away the drying paint. In general, this is a good way to remove ugly stains from your roof without using chemicals.

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