Townhome Siding Soft Wash at The Commons at Essex in Essex Junction VT

We got to work on multiple townhome units at The Commons at Essex in Essex Junction, VT - and this one is a good example of what built-up grime and mildew can do to siding over time. Heavy algae streaking, dark spotting along the lower courses, and that overall dull, weathered look that makes a building feel neglected even when it isn't.

The fix here is soft washing - not pressure washing. That's an important distinction. High pressure can crack vinyl, force water behind the siding, and just push the biological growth around without actually killing it. Soft washing uses low pressure combined with a cleaning solution that gets into the surface and eliminates mold, mildew, and algae at the source. The result holds up a lot longer than pressure alone.

Multiple units, different siding colors - beige, cream, yellow - and every one came out clean and uniform. No streaks, no leftover residue, no missed spots in the corners or along the trim lines. When you're managing a multi-unit property, consistency across all the buildings matters just as much as the result on any single unit.

For property managers handling condos, apartments, or any commercial buildings, regular exterior soft washing isn't just about looks. Mildew and algae hold moisture against your siding, and over time that shortens the lifespan of the material. Keeping up with it is genuinely a maintenance decision, not just a cosmetic one.