Tips for Keeping Stucco Siding Clean

Many homes and buildings in San Diego county feature a stucco exterior, which gives them a traditional “southwestern” look as opposed to the types of siding that are more common in other parts of the country. Stucco has many great attributes: Cement plaster is fireproof, it’s weather-resistant, it doesn’t decay, and if you don’t want to paint it, it looks fine on its own. When it gets dirty though — well, that can be trouble. The heavy texture can tend to trap fine dirt, grit, and ash, and once that gets in, it doesn’t tend to leave on its own. Even when we’re fortunate enough to get rain, it often only darkens the appearance of trapped dirt rather than washing it away.

Professional cleaning is the best way to restore the appearance of stucco. A professional pressure washing company will be able to clean your stucco siding, wetting from bottom to top and then cleaning from top to bottom. This helps to make sure that the water is not simply absorbed into the siding, and that accumulated dirt is then thoroughly removed. While you may think you can simply take a hose to your siding, there’s the potential that using the wrong water pressure will damage the stucco. Given our drought conditions as well, it’s not a good idea to go the do-it-yourself route with this chore. A professional pressure washer has the tools to ensure that the job is done right, with different nozzles and settings to get your stucco clean without damaging it, all while minimizing wasted water.


Also important to note is that professional pressure washing is a “must” if you are planning to repaint your stucco. Before you refresh your paint job or try out a new hue, you need to be sure that you are starting with a totally clean slate. A thorough, professional pressure washing will help ensure that you’re painting just the stucco, and not sealing in old grime. Power washing can also help you to see any areas where there is chipping or crumbling, so that necessary repairs can be made before painting. With a bit of professional preventative maintenance, your stucco siding can be kept looking great for years to come.


Do you own property that’s covered in stucco? Whether you’re looking for professional pressure washing for a home or a commercial property, Freedom Window Cleaning can help. Give us a call at (760) 598-5510 to learn more.