Articles by David Jarett
Preventing Mold in Your Long Island Home through Soft Washing

Preventing mold is crucial for maintaining a healthy environment, even though mold is a naturally occurring element in the wild, with thousands of different species. While mold is essential for certain plants and trees to grow and thrive, playing a vital role in the ecosystem, its presence in unwanted areas can be harmful. Without certain […]
How To Soft Wash Exterior Surfaces On a Commercial Property in NY

Soft Washing to Boost Your Home or Business’s Curb Appeal As a residential or commercial property owner, you need to soft wash exterior surfaces of your property at regular intervals. Failure to do so can result in mildew, mold, and dirt buildup in the siding and create a hospitable environment for microorganisms such as bacteria […]
Get those black stains off your gutter!

Do you have dark staining on your gutters? Take a look at the gutters surrounding your home. Do you notice dark stains on the exterior, in a vertical striped pattern? This streaking is commonly referred to as Tiger Stripes because they form a pattern similar to those seen on the big cat. Although this aesthetic […]
Best Way to Clean Vinyl Siding | Long Island Guide

For many homeowners, the best way to clean vinyl siding is essential for maintaining this popular choice for home exteriors. Vinyl is more affordable than other options, such as cedar, and will last a long time if properly maintained. While vinyl siding is resilient, it is not immune to the elements. Mold, mildew, bacteria, and […]
Benefits of Soft Washing

The benefits of soft washing go beyond just improving aesthetics. It effectively eliminates fungus and bacteria that are rapidly deteriorating your surfaces. A soft washing system cleans your exterior thoroughly and kills all the fungus growing on it, providing superior results that last 4 to 6 times longer than pressure washing. How Soft Washing Works […]
What Are Those Black Stains on My Roof?

One of the most frequently asked questions from Long Island homeowners is “What are those black stains on my roof?” The root cause is a blue-green algae called gloeocapsa magma, a form of cyanobacteria that thrives in warm, humid climates. While once prevalent in the southeastern United States, this bacterium has spread throughout much of […]