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Local Guides on Exterior Cleaning
& Curb Appeal

Guides organized by region — find articles written for your specific city and climate.

Start here: The Pressure Washing PSI Chart — safe pressure for every surface, plus our Northland seasonal cleaning calendar.

Featured Guides

Our most in-depth resources — written for the Northland, not the internet.

What’s That Stain?
Interactive identifier for all 16 Northland exterior stains Shingle Warranty Guide
What GAF, Owens Corning & CertainTeed allow The 12 Vetting Questions
How to hire a washer — printable consumer checklist Closing the Cabin
Fall exterior shutdown for lake homes The Fog Line & Your Siding
How Duluth’s microclimates age homes differently What’s in the Tank
Soft wash chemistry, explained honestly 2026 Price Guide
What exterior cleaning really costs in the Northland The PSI Chart
Safe pressure for every surface — free reference Spring Checklist
23 post-winter checks — interactive Ice Dams & Gutters
The fall cleaning that saves MN roofs Roof Streaks & Moss
What's growing up there and the warranty-safe fix Soft Wash vs. Pressure Wash
30-second picker for your project The Green North Wall
Why Duluth siding turns green & the lasting fix Selling? Read This
Pre-listing exterior plan that pays for itself Salt vs. Your Driveway
The spring wash that stops spalling Hard Water Spots
What's removable vs. permanently etched glass Deck Staining Timing
The July–August window explained

Expert Answers

Deep answers to the specific questions Northland homeowners and businesses actually ask.

Roof & Gutters

How Long Does a Roof Cleaning Last? → Can Moss Survive a MN Winter? → Metal Roof Cleaning Rules → Cedar Shake Roofs → The Roof Lifespan Math → Tiger Stripes Won’t Scrub Off →

Siding & Soft Washing

LP SmartSide Washing Rules → Duluth Stucco & EIFS → Cedar Siding Care → Washing Before Painting → The Bug Side of Washing → The Faded South Wall →

Concrete & Hardscape

Paver Patios & Joint Sand → Sealing Concrete → Oil Stains: An Honest Guide → Orange Stains on Concrete → Stamped Concrete Care → Asphalt Driveway Rules →

Windows & Commercial

Storefront Glass Cadence → Solar Panel Cleaning → The Property Manager’s Calendar → Dumpster Pad Cleaning → Shops & Warehouses → Screens: The Forgotten Half →

Seasonal & Situational

Post-Construction Washing → Droppings & Guano: Safe Removal → Fence Clean-and-Stain Cycle → Playset Cleaning Safety → Docks: Lake-Safe Cleaning → Graffiti: The First 48 Hours →
Twin Ports & Proctor
DuluthHermantownProctorSuperior
Soft Washing & Home Value
Home ValueDuluthRead →Home ValueHermantownRead →Home ValueProctorRead →Home ValueSuperiorRead →
Soft Washing Guide
Soft WashingDuluthRead →Soft WashingHermantownRead →Soft WashingProctorRead →Soft WashingSuperiorRead →
Algae & Mold on Siding
Algae & MoldDuluthRead →Algae & MoldHermantownRead →Algae & MoldProctorRead →Algae & MoldSuperiorRead →
Roof Soft Washing
Roof CleaningDuluthRead →Roof CleaningHermantownRead →Roof CleaningProctorRead →Roof CleaningSuperiorRead →
Gutter & Fascia Cleaning
GuttersDuluthRead →GuttersHermantownRead →GuttersProctorRead →GuttersSuperiorRead →
Window Cleaning Guide
WindowsDuluthRead →WindowsHermantownRead →WindowsProctorRead →WindowsSuperiorRead →
Concrete & Driveway
ConcreteDuluthRead →ConcreteHermantownRead →ConcreteProctorRead →ConcreteSuperiorRead →
Deck & Fence Restoration
DecksDuluthRead →DecksHermantownRead →DecksProctorRead →DecksSuperiorRead →
Seasonal Maintenance
SeasonalDuluthRead →SeasonalHermantownRead →SeasonalProctorRead →SeasonalSuperiorRead →
Spring Pollen Cleanup
SpringDuluthRead →SpringHermantownRead →SpringProctorRead →SpringSuperiorRead →
Curb Appeal Checklist
Curb AppealDuluthRead →Curb AppealHermantownRead →Curb AppealProctorRead →Curb AppealSuperiorRead →
Oxidation Removal
OxidationDuluthRead →OxidationHermantownRead →OxidationProctorRead →OxidationSuperiorRead →
Rust Stain Removal
RustDuluthRead →RustHermantownRead →RustProctorRead →RustSuperiorRead →
Salt Stain Removal
Salt StainsDuluthRead →Salt StainsHermantownRead →Salt StainsProctorRead →Salt StainsSuperiorRead →
Lakefront Exterior Care
LakefrontDuluthRead →LakefrontHermantownRead →LakefrontProctorRead →LakefrontSuperiorRead →
Composite Deck Cleaning
CompositeDuluthRead →CompositeHermantownRead →CompositeProctorRead →CompositeSuperiorRead →
Brick & Stone Cleaning
Brick & StoneDuluthRead →Brick & StoneHermantownRead →Brick & StoneProctorRead →Brick & StoneSuperiorRead →
Commercial Building
CommercialDuluthRead →CommercialHermantownRead →CommercialProctorRead →CommercialSuperiorRead →
HOA Property Maintenance
HOADuluthRead →HOAHermantownRead →HOAProctorRead →HOASuperiorRead →
Restaurant Grease
RestaurantDuluthRead →RestaurantHermantownRead →RestaurantProctorRead →RestaurantSuperiorRead →
Parking Lot Cleaning
ParkingDuluthRead →ParkingHermantownRead →ParkingProctorRead →ParkingSuperiorRead →
Carlton County
CloquetCarltonScanlonEskoBarnumWrenshall
Soft Washing & Home Value
Home ValueCloquetRead →Home ValueCarltonRead →Home ValueScanlonRead →Home ValueEskoRead →Home ValueBarnumRead →Home ValueWrenshallRead →
Soft Washing Guide
Soft WashingCloquetRead →Soft WashingCarltonRead →Soft WashingScanlonRead →Soft WashingEskoRead →Soft WashingBarnumRead →Soft WashingWrenshallRead →
Algae & Mold on Siding
Algae & MoldCloquetRead →Algae & MoldCarltonRead →Algae & MoldScanlonRead →Algae & MoldEskoRead →Algae & MoldBarnumRead →Algae & MoldWrenshallRead →
Roof Soft Washing
Roof CleaningCloquetRead →Roof CleaningCarltonRead →Roof CleaningScanlonRead →Roof CleaningEskoRead →Roof CleaningBarnumRead →Roof CleaningWrenshallRead →
Gutter & Fascia Cleaning
GuttersCloquetRead →GuttersCarltonRead →GuttersScanlonRead →GuttersEskoRead →GuttersBarnumRead →GuttersWrenshallRead →
Window Cleaning Guide
WindowsCloquetRead →WindowsCarltonRead →WindowsScanlonRead →WindowsEskoRead →WindowsBarnumRead →WindowsWrenshallRead →
Concrete & Driveway
ConcreteCloquetRead →ConcreteCarltonRead →ConcreteScanlonRead →ConcreteEskoRead →ConcreteBarnumRead →ConcreteWrenshallRead →
Deck & Fence Restoration
DecksCloquetRead →DecksCarltonRead →DecksScanlonRead →DecksEskoRead →DecksBarnumRead →DecksWrenshallRead →
Seasonal Maintenance
SeasonalCloquetRead →SeasonalCarltonRead →SeasonalScanlonRead →SeasonalEskoRead →SeasonalBarnumRead →SeasonalWrenshallRead →
Spring Pollen Cleanup
SpringCloquetRead →SpringCarltonRead →SpringScanlonRead →SpringEskoRead →SpringBarnumRead →SpringWrenshallRead →
Curb Appeal Checklist
Curb AppealCloquetRead →Curb AppealCarltonRead →Curb AppealScanlonRead →Curb AppealEskoRead →Curb AppealBarnumRead →Curb AppealWrenshallRead →
Oxidation Removal
OxidationCloquetRead →OxidationCarltonRead →OxidationScanlonRead →OxidationEskoRead →OxidationBarnumRead →OxidationWrenshallRead →
Rust Stain Removal
RustCloquetRead →RustCarltonRead →RustScanlonRead →RustEskoRead →RustBarnumRead →RustWrenshallRead →
Salt Stain Removal
Salt StainsCloquetRead →Salt StainsCarltonRead →Salt StainsScanlonRead →Salt StainsEskoRead →Salt StainsBarnumRead →Salt StainsWrenshallRead →
Lakefront Exterior Care
LakefrontCloquetRead →LakefrontCarltonRead →LakefrontScanlonRead →LakefrontEskoRead →LakefrontBarnumRead →LakefrontWrenshallRead →
Composite Deck Cleaning
CompositeCloquetRead →CompositeCarltonRead →CompositeScanlonRead →CompositeEskoRead →CompositeBarnumRead →CompositeWrenshallRead →
Brick & Stone Cleaning
Brick & StoneCloquetRead →Brick & StoneCarltonRead →Brick & StoneScanlonRead →Brick & StoneEskoRead →Brick & StoneBarnumRead →Brick & StoneWrenshallRead →
Commercial Building
CommercialCloquetRead →CommercialCarltonRead →CommercialScanlonRead →CommercialEskoRead →CommercialBarnumRead →CommercialWrenshallRead →
HOA Property Maintenance
HOACloquetRead →HOACarltonRead →HOAScanlonRead →HOAEskoRead →HOABarnumRead →HOAWrenshallRead →
Restaurant Grease
RestaurantCloquetRead →RestaurantCarltonRead →RestaurantScanlonRead →RestaurantEskoRead →RestaurantBarnumRead →RestaurantWrenshallRead →
Parking Lot Cleaning
ParkingCloquetRead →ParkingCarltonRead →ParkingScanlonRead →ParkingEskoRead →ParkingBarnumRead →ParkingWrenshallRead →
Iron Range
HibbingEvelethVirginia
Soft Washing & Home Value
Home ValueHibbingRead →Home ValueEvelethRead →Home ValueVirginiaRead →
Soft Washing Guide
Soft WashingHibbingRead →Soft WashingEvelethRead →Soft WashingVirginiaRead →
Algae & Mold on Siding
Algae & MoldHibbingRead →Algae & MoldEvelethRead →Algae & MoldVirginiaRead →
Roof Soft Washing
Roof CleaningHibbingRead →Roof CleaningEvelethRead →Roof CleaningVirginiaRead →
Gutter & Fascia Cleaning
GuttersHibbingRead →GuttersEvelethRead →GuttersVirginiaRead →
Window Cleaning Guide
WindowsHibbingRead →WindowsEvelethRead →WindowsVirginiaRead →
Concrete & Driveway
ConcreteHibbingRead →ConcreteEvelethRead →ConcreteVirginiaRead →
Deck & Fence Restoration
DecksHibbingRead →DecksEvelethRead →DecksVirginiaRead →
Seasonal Maintenance
SeasonalHibbingRead →SeasonalEvelethRead →SeasonalVirginiaRead →
Spring Pollen Cleanup
SpringHibbingRead →SpringEvelethRead →SpringVirginiaRead →
Curb Appeal Checklist
Curb AppealHibbingRead →Curb AppealEvelethRead →Curb AppealVirginiaRead →
Oxidation Removal
OxidationHibbingRead →OxidationEvelethRead →OxidationVirginiaRead →
Rust Stain Removal
RustHibbingRead →RustEvelethRead →RustVirginiaRead →
Salt Stain Removal
Salt StainsHibbingRead →Salt StainsEvelethRead →Salt StainsVirginiaRead →
Lakefront Exterior Care
LakefrontHibbingRead →LakefrontEvelethRead →LakefrontVirginiaRead →
Composite Deck Cleaning
CompositeHibbingRead →CompositeEvelethRead →CompositeVirginiaRead →
Brick & Stone Cleaning
Brick & StoneHibbingRead →Brick & StoneEvelethRead →Brick & StoneVirginiaRead →
Commercial Building
CommercialHibbingRead →CommercialEvelethRead →CommercialVirginiaRead →
HOA Property Maintenance
HOAHibbingRead →HOAEvelethRead →HOAVirginiaRead →
Restaurant Grease
RestaurantHibbingRead →RestaurantEvelethRead →RestaurantVirginiaRead →
Parking Lot Cleaning
ParkingHibbingRead →ParkingEvelethRead →ParkingVirginiaRead →
North Shore
Two HarborsSilver Bay
Soft Washing & Home Value
Home ValueTwo HarborsRead →Home ValueSilver BayRead →
Soft Washing Guide
Soft WashingTwo HarborsRead →Soft WashingSilver BayRead →
Algae & Mold on Siding
Algae & MoldTwo HarborsRead →Algae & MoldSilver BayRead →
Roof Soft Washing
Roof CleaningTwo HarborsRead →Roof CleaningSilver BayRead →
Gutter & Fascia Cleaning
GuttersTwo HarborsRead →GuttersSilver BayRead →
Window Cleaning Guide
WindowsTwo HarborsRead →WindowsSilver BayRead →
Concrete & Driveway
ConcreteTwo HarborsRead →ConcreteSilver BayRead →
Deck & Fence Restoration
DecksTwo HarborsRead →DecksSilver BayRead →
Seasonal Maintenance
SeasonalTwo HarborsRead →SeasonalSilver BayRead →
Spring Pollen Cleanup
SpringTwo HarborsRead →SpringSilver BayRead →
Curb Appeal Checklist
Curb AppealTwo HarborsRead →Curb AppealSilver BayRead →
Oxidation Removal
OxidationTwo HarborsRead →OxidationSilver BayRead →
Rust Stain Removal
RustTwo HarborsRead →RustSilver BayRead →
Salt Stain Removal
Salt StainsTwo HarborsRead →Salt StainsSilver BayRead →
Lakefront Exterior Care
LakefrontTwo HarborsRead →LakefrontSilver BayRead →
Composite Deck Cleaning
CompositeTwo HarborsRead →CompositeSilver BayRead →
Brick & Stone Cleaning
Brick & StoneTwo HarborsRead →Brick & StoneSilver BayRead →
Commercial Building
CommercialTwo HarborsRead →CommercialSilver BayRead →
HOA Property Maintenance
HOATwo HarborsRead →HOASilver BayRead →
Restaurant Grease
RestaurantTwo HarborsRead →RestaurantSilver BayRead →
Parking Lot Cleaning
ParkingTwo HarborsRead →ParkingSilver BayRead →
Northland
Moose LakeLake Nebagamon
Soft Washing & Home Value
Home ValueMoose LakeRead →Home ValueLake NebagamonRead →
Soft Washing Guide
Soft WashingMoose LakeRead →Soft WashingLake NebagamonRead →
Algae & Mold on Siding
Algae & MoldMoose LakeRead →Algae & MoldLake NebagamonRead →
Roof Soft Washing
Roof CleaningMoose LakeRead →Roof CleaningLake NebagamonRead →
Gutter & Fascia Cleaning
GuttersMoose LakeRead →GuttersLake NebagamonRead →
Window Cleaning Guide
WindowsMoose LakeRead →WindowsLake NebagamonRead →
Concrete & Driveway
ConcreteMoose LakeRead →ConcreteLake NebagamonRead →
Deck & Fence Restoration
DecksMoose LakeRead →DecksLake NebagamonRead →
Seasonal Maintenance
SeasonalMoose LakeRead →SeasonalLake NebagamonRead →
Spring Pollen Cleanup
SpringMoose LakeRead →SpringLake NebagamonRead →
Curb Appeal Checklist
Curb AppealMoose LakeRead →Curb AppealLake NebagamonRead →
Oxidation Removal
OxidationMoose LakeRead →OxidationLake NebagamonRead →
Rust Stain Removal
RustMoose LakeRead →RustLake NebagamonRead →
Salt Stain Removal
Salt StainsMoose LakeRead →Salt StainsLake NebagamonRead →
Lakefront Exterior Care
LakefrontMoose LakeRead →LakefrontLake NebagamonRead →
Composite Deck Cleaning
CompositeMoose LakeRead →CompositeLake NebagamonRead →
Brick & Stone Cleaning
Brick & StoneMoose LakeRead →Brick & StoneLake NebagamonRead →
Commercial Building
CommercialMoose LakeRead →CommercialLake NebagamonRead →
HOA Property Maintenance
HOAMoose LakeRead →HOALake NebagamonRead →
Restaurant Grease
RestaurantMoose LakeRead →RestaurantLake NebagamonRead →
Parking Lot Cleaning
ParkingMoose LakeRead →ParkingLake NebagamonRead →