Frequently Asked Questions - Optimax Exterior Cleaning

What services does Optimax Exterior Cleaning provide? Optimax technicians use specialized solutions & soft-washing equipment to remove harmful mold, mildew, algae, moss, and lichen from siding, roofs, decks, fences, and other exterior surfaces; thereby restoring a like-new appearance & extending the life of your valuable property.
What is soft-washing? Soft-washing is a modern alternative to the use of simple high-pressure blasting methods commonly used for cleaning of exterior surfaces. Soft-washers incorporate a mixture of algicides, mildewcides, and fungicides mixed with specialized surfactants. Optimax uses only phosphate free, biodegradable chemical blends applied through relatively low pressure (limited to 80psi-100psi) blending and spraying equipment. High pressure/velocity “power-washing” is not recommended for most roofing materials and has limited use for exterior siding, decks, and other wood surfaces.
How often should I get my siding cleaned? When the cleaning process is done properly, organic materials are virtually eliminated affording you a much more long-lasting surface cleaning than simple power-washing. The required frequency for cleaning depends on many environmental factors including the material in use, tree cover, surrounding environment, local insects, etc…
Why should I have Optimax clean my roof over replacing it? Our motto is “Don’t replace your roof, Rejuvenate it”. An Optimax roof-cleaning process can extend the life of your existing roofing materials up to 6-8 years per application. Plus, our charges for roof-cleaning typically run less than 5% of the cost of a new roof!
How do I know if my home and/or roof needs to be cleaned? Mostly by the appearance of unsightly staining of your siding, shingles, or wood surfaces. Dark colored building materials will hide mold, mildew, and algae infestation better than light colored materials. In any case, periodic cleaning is always recommended for proper maintenance, assuring the full life span of these valuable building materials is achieved. Plus, your valuable property deserves to retain its original beauty as long as possible!
What type of cleaning solution will be used? Optimax solutions are custom blended on-site to maximize the effectiveness of the cleaning/disinfecting process while being safe for your family, pets, lawn, & surrounding landscape. Our solutions are 100% biodegradable and safe for use on the complete exterior of your property. Sensitive flowerbeds are protected with plastic sheets prior to cleaning applications and all affected landscaping is wet down before beginning the process and rinsed thoroughly before moving to the next area to be treated.
What type of equipment do you use? Your Optimax technician arrives with a unique, self-contained, specialized blending & spraying system which allows him to easily customize a cleaning solution for each part of your project. Spraying pressure is limited to 80psi in order to ensure the process is safe of all materials to be cleaned. We’ll arrive with everything we need; however, in most cases we will need to connect our buffer-tank to one of your outdoor water spigots.
Why should I choose Optimax Exterior Cleaning over other power-washing contractors? Optimax has the technology, equipment, and work ethic needed to efficiently deliver superior results in an efficient and economical manner. Our relentless attention to detail is the key in meeting our goal of exceeding customer expectations on every job.