Summer has a way of moving out fast once September hits.

Maybe washing the house was on your list in May. Then came vacations, cookouts, kids home from school, yard work and everything else that takes priority when the weather is nice.

Now fall is here, and you may be looking at the green buildup on the siding, black streaks on the roof or the deck you swore you were going to clean and wondering:

Did I miss my chance?

The good news is that fall can still be a great time to have your home’s exterior professionally cleaned. But here in Massachusetts, the window doesn’t stay open year-round.

Fall Is a Great Time for Exterior Cleaning

You don’t have to have your house washed in the middle of summer.

In fact, early fall is a great time to take care of the dirt and organic growth that accumulated throughout spring and summer before heading into another New England winter.

Over the warmer months, your home’s exterior can collect pollen, dirt, algae, mildew, moss, mold and other organic growth.

Some of it is obvious. Some isn’t.

Either way, exterior cleaning isn’t only about making your home look better. Removing buildup can help maintain your siding, roof, deck and other outdoor surfaces rather than allowing it to sit there season after season.

Moisture, organic growth and debris don’t disappear just because the temperature drops. Taking care of them now means your property heads into winter clean instead of carrying another season’s worth of buildup with it.

What Can You Have Cleaned This Fall?

If you’re already having your house washed, fall is a good time to take a look at the rest of the property too.

Siding

Green buildup, mildew, algae and dirt can make siding look older and dingier than it actually is. And appearance isn’t the only reason to remove it.

Organic growth thrives in damp, shaded areas and can lead to stubborn staining when it's allowed to sit year after year.

Zecco uses professional soft washing methods when appropriate to treat and remove organic growth without relying on excessive pressure that can potentially damage exterior surfaces.

The goal isn’t simply to make the siding look clean. It’s to properly treat what’s growing on it so the results last.

Roofs

Those dark streaks running down your roof aren’t necessarily just dirt. They’re often a sign of algae or other organic growth, while roofs can also develop moss and lichen over time.

Moss can hold moisture against roofing materials, which is why it’s worth addressing rather than ignoring.

A roof should never simply be blasted with high pressure. Proper roof cleaning uses the appropriate process to treat organic growth while protecting the roofing material.

If you’ve been staring at those black streaks all summer, fall is a good time to finally deal with them.

Decks

Your deck probably got plenty of use this summer—and we don’t believe deck cleaning should stop with the boards everyone walks on.

We take pride in being thorough. That means looking at the stairs, railings, edges and other areas where dirt and organic growth collect. Depending on the construction of the deck, that can include areas underneath as well.

Wood and other deck materials spend enough of a Massachusetts winter dealing with moisture, snow, ice and freeze-thaw cycles. Removing dirt, algae, mildew and other buildup is part of properly maintaining the entire deck—not just making the top boards look better.

Walkways, Patios and Fences

These are some of the easiest areas around a property to overlook.

Walkways, patios, pavers and fences can collect dirt, algae, moss and mildew throughout the warmer months. Besides making surfaces look dirty, some organic growth can also make hard surfaces slippery when wet.

A professional cleaning before winter removes the season’s buildup and can make a surprisingly big difference in the appearance of the entire property.

Gutters

And then there are the leaves.

Your gutters have one job: move water away from your roof and home. When they’re packed with leaves, pine needles and debris, water can back up or overflow instead of draining where it should.

Once freezing temperatures arrive, trapped water and poor drainage can create additional problems, including ice buildup around the roofline.

Depending on the trees around your property, timing matters. Some homes can wait until the majority of leaves have fallen, while heavily wooded properties may need attention sooner—or more than once during the season.

How Late in the Fall Can You Have Your House Washed?

There isn’t one date on the calendar when exterior cleaning suddenly stops.

It depends on the weather, temperatures, the surface being cleaned and the type of service being performed.

That’s especially true in Massachusetts, where October can give us a beautiful 65-degree afternoon followed by a morning that reminds everyone winter is coming.

The important thing is not to wait until freezing temperatures arrive to start thinking about it.

Once consistently colder weather sets in, exterior cleaning becomes more limited. Getting on the schedule sooner gives you more flexibility to have the work completed while conditions are appropriate.

Should You Just Wait Until Spring?

Sometimes waiting makes sense. But if your siding is already green, your roof has black streaks or your deck is covered in organic growth, there’s no real benefit to letting it sit through another winter.

Taking care of it this fall also comes with one very practical benefit:

You get to start spring with one less thing on your list.

Your siding is already clean. The roof has been treated. The deck has been taken care of. The walkways are clean.

When warm weather finally comes back, you can enjoy your property instead of immediately making another maintenance list.

Still Have Exterior Cleaning on Your Fall List?

You probably haven’t missed your chance—but the Massachusetts exterior cleaning season isn’t unlimited.

Zecco Cleaning provides professional house washing, roof cleaning, deck and fence cleaning, walkway and patio cleaning, gutter cleaning and other exterior cleaning services throughout Northborough, Westborough, Shrewsbury, Marlborough and surrounding Central Massachusetts communities.

If exterior cleaning is still sitting on your list, now is a good time to get on the schedule before colder weather arrives.

Don’t Wait for the First Freeze

If you’ve been wondering whether you missed your chance to have your house washed this year, you probably haven’t.

But the Massachusetts exterior cleaning season isn’t unlimited.

Still have exterior cleaning on your fall list? Now is the time to get it scheduled.

Contact Zecco Cleaning to talk about what needs attention around your property and what makes sense to tackle before winter arrives.

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Is It Too Late for Fall House Washing?

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