Lots of people let their gutters fill up with leaves, moss, dirt, and debris until they are fully stopped up for literally years. Lots of people don’t even realize that their gutters are clogged up, or know how often they might need to be checked on. No fear, though, and no shame! We’ve got your back with everything you need to know about why it matters to clean your gutters and how to know when they need some attention.

Moss is everywhere. It grows on all kinds of surfaces, and it seems to pop up overnight sometimes. How are you supposed to keep this gunk off of your driveway, pavers, porch, decking, siding, roof, and other exterior surfaces? The last thing you want is for your house to slowly descend into swamp-thing territory, but what are you supposed to do?

The good news is that moss does have a distinct life cycle, and if you hack its growth patterns you can get rid of it more easily and be ready for it when it tries to come back.

There are actually several things that cause exterior surfaces to become discolored, and they all impact certain areas more than others. The big causes of hardscape staining are: mold/fungus, tannins, pollution, moss, and plain ol’ dirt. Let’s take a look at each of these factors so that you can get an idea for what might be causing the discoloration on your own surfaces.

Soft washing and pressure washing are similar methods of removing gunk, moss, staining, and debris from exterior surfaces, but there are important distinctions between these two methods.