Pristine Clean can eliminate algae, moss, dirt and grime from your home’s siding, roof and concrete

By Mimi Vanderhaven

With all of the snow this winter—and the salt and sludge and grime—giving your home a good power washing this spring is a smart idea. But like 2021, this year will be a busy one for area contractors, so it’s wise to get on their schedules now.

“That’s really good advice,” says Ken Wilson, the founder of the Northeast Ohio-based Pristine Clean. “We were so busy last spring and summer we were forced to schedule jobs a month out. But if you schedule now, we can get to you as soon as the snow melts.”

To handle the growing volume, Pristine Clean has invested in another six new trucks this winter, bringing its total fleet to 20. Ken and his team also retooled every vehicle with new equipment.

“We’re proud to now be Northeast Ohio’s largest completely locally owned power washing company,” he says. “Our goal is to honor that title by staying on top of our game. We’re building out a new 38,000-square-foot facility and we’ve upgraded every truck in our fleet with state-of-the-art power washers. These machines have increased water flow so we can rely on more water volume and less pressure to get the job done better, faster and more safely. Our soft-wash system prevents damage to your home that old-school, high-pressure systems can cause.”

And to stay on schedule, Pristine Clean has added staff. “In addition to our talented long-term team, we’ve hired more professionals who go through hours of classroom training, do pro bono in-field work with our tenured techs, then during the season have additional weekly training and daily morning huddles,” he explains. “It’s all about quality and safety.”

Of course having your home professionally power washed is about more than aesthetics; it’s also about protecting your investment in your roof, siding and concrete.

Protect Your Siding
Vinyl siding is not completely maintenance-free. You don’t have to paint it, you do have to clean it. “Vinyl siding features a UV coating that prevents it from fading and cracking, but dirt, algae and bacteria break down this coating causing your siding to fade and look chalky. It’s designed to be maintained. We perform a soft-pressure wash using a mild mildewcide, which helps kill the algae, bacteria and other contagions.”

Protect Your Roof
Those black streaks on your roof are not dirt; they’re gloeocapsa magma, an algae that breaks down your roof by feeding off of the limestone granules in the shingles.

“Gloeocapsa magma can reduce the life of your roof system,” Ken cautions. “If you see black streaks on your roof, give us a call. We offer a 100% guarantee to remove all of the algae. We use a soft wash here, too, to avoid damage to your roof. And when that algae comes off, you’ll think you have a new roof.”

Protect Your Driveway
Northeast Ohio’s harsh winters chip away at our concrete sidewalks and driveways. That’s because concrete is porous, so when water penetrates your driveway then freezes, it creates cracking and flaking. But Pristine’s Concrete Clean and Seal protects concrete, brick, and paver surfaces. It includes washing your concrete with a specially formulated detergent and a walk-behind surface cleaner, plus the application of a deep-penetrating, siloxane-based concrete sealant.

Growing and Growing...
Ken Wilson and the team at Pristine Clean feel so strongly about their service reputation and their commitment to Northeast Ohio, they have purchased a new 38,000-square-foot building to house their growing business.

“We’re building out new state-of-the art offices and upgrading the facility to meet the needs of our operations,” Ken says. “We’re now the largest locally owned power washing company in Northeast Ohio and we are privileged to be able to serve so many homeowners with high-quality and low, flat-rate pricing.”

The company has also added six new state-of-the-art trucks to its commercial fleet and continues to add staff.

“Unlike so many firms, we’ve been fortunate with our team,” Ken adds. “We have a strong culture, attract talented people and have an extensive training program. We just don’t have a lot of staff turnover. Ours is the best team in the industry.

Headquartered in Berea, Pristine Clean beautifies and sanitizes homes throughout Northeast Ohio. They are highly rated on Google, Facebook, and HomeAdvisor, and are rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau. Call 440-595-3958 to arrange for a free estimate, or visit PristineClean.com. All technicians are bonded, insured and certified by the Power Washers of North America.