Is Fence Cleaning Important?

HomeOrca ProWash BlogIs Fence Cleaning Important?

When you think about getting the exterior of your house cleaned, you probably think of windows, siding, the roof, possibly even the walkway and the driveway. However, few people think about fence cleaning. But did you know that cleaning your fence regularly can prolong its life? Plus, having fence cleaning done completes the exterior house cleaning with an overall fresh look for every aspect of your property.

Is Fence Cleaning Important?

When getting fence cleaning done, you want to take precautions so that you are not damaging the fence in the process. Often pressure washing can be too intense on your fencing materials. That is why we offer softwashing options. Softwashing is not as hard on your surfaces and uses cleaning products that are eco-friendly. This means that not only are they safe for fencing material, such as wood, they are also safe for the plants and ground cover around the fence. Additionally, softwashing does not just remove the visible dirt and staining on your fence, but kills off contaminants and bacteria that is causing discoloration of your fencing.

In order to prolong the life of your fence, you should ideally have fence cleaning done at least once a year. Your fence is regularly exposed to not only environmental pollution, but also landscaping, such as leaves and sap that fall from trees and bushes nearby. These can cause lasting damage to your fence if ignored and left to deteriorate.

Your fence not only provides privacy for your home, but also acts as a barrier against garbage and debris that is blown by strong winds, or excessive dirt that could be picked up by high traffic roads or construction areas nearby. As your fence is doing so much work to protect your home and your yard, you should in turn make sure you are maintaining it properly and getting fence cleaning done to keep it in tip top condition.