Pristine Clean’s highly-trained team of 40+ technicians can rid your home of unsightly mildew, grime, moss and algae, safely and affordably
By Mimi Vanderhaven
Unlike many simple home maintenance tasks—such as mowing the lawn or spreading mulch—power washing requires skill, training and experience. Without this professionalism, the amateur can destroy siding, tear window screens, blast away mortar between bricks, kill shrubs and bedding plants, and leave unsightly lines in concrete surfaces.
This is why Ken Wilson, founder of Pristine Clean, puts so much emphasis on training.
“Our training program isn’t once and done,” Ken explains. “We’re constantly training. We have an intensive two-week course for all new technicians, plus our crew leaders do ride-alongs with all of our techs. Every day they go from job to job helping their team members improve skills and tweak techniques. It’s the only way we can assure the level of quality that we insist on.”
And it must be working. Pristine has over 500 Google reviews with an average rating of 4.9 stars. “We’re getting fabulous feedback,” Ken says. “Not just from online reviews but through phone calls and notes from our customers. We thrive on that. It helps instill a sense of pride in all that we do.”
If you’re wondering whether to power wash your home this spring, consider that the service is about more than aesthetics. Yes, a sparkling clean home is important, but power washing is also about protecting your siding, roof and concrete surfaces.
Let’s look at all three:
Your Siding
Without regular maintenance, important parts of your home break down and have to be replaced. “Many homeowners are surprised to learn that vinyl siding is not completely maintenance-free,” Ken explains. “You don’t have to paint it, but you do have to clean it. Vinyl siding features a UV coating that prevents it from fading and cracking. Grime—that is, dirt, algae and bacteria—breaks down this coating causing your siding to fade and look chalky. It’s designed to be maintained, not with high-pressure blasting, but with soft pressure. We perform a soft-pressure wash using a mild mildew-cide, which helps remove the grime and kill the algae and bacteria.”
Your Roof
Those black streaks on your roof aren’t dirt, stains from tree debris, or even unsightly mildew. They are gloeocapsa magma, an ancient algae that breaks down your roof by feeding off of the limestone granules embedded in the shingles.
“Gloeocapsa magma can dramatically reduce the life of your roof,” 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.
And Pristine’s new roof renewal system can add 5-10 years to the life of your roof. It includes a roof wash plus the application of a 100% natural, plant-based bio-oil to restore your shingles’ flexibility and help hold granules in place. It’s an ideal alternative to a costly roof replacement.
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.
Pristine’s “Concrete Clean and Seal”—which protects concrete, brick, and paver surfaces—includes a pressure wash of your concrete with a walk-behind surface cleaner and the application of a biodegradable cleanser to gently lift and remove surface marks and contaminants. Then comes an application of a deep-penetrating, siloxane-based concrete sealant, which is absorbed into the concrete to protect the driveway and preserve its longevity. The side benefit is that the process leaves your surfaces free of ugly mildew and moss, particularly in shady areas.
Meet the Team: Desia Wise Hart
As one of the few women in the power washing industry, Desia Wise Hart, a Pristine Clean Lead Technician, says she often gets surprised looks when she arrives at the job site.
“Some customers say how nice it is to see a woman doing this type of work, while others seem a little concerned,” she says. “To those concerned customers, I just say let’s wait and see how everything looks after we’re done then we can talk.”
After running her own in-home daycare business with her grandmother, Desia started with Pristine Clean back in 2016 and became a Lead Technician this March. “I have a great group of guys on my team,” she says. “My job is to support them, to make sure they are well trained and do the quality work that meets our high standards.”
Desia, one of over 40 Pristine Clean technicians, lives in North Ridgeville with her husband and five-year-old daughter Paislee.
“I love working here,” she adds. “Everyone here cares about you and you get what you need. It’s a learning culture so there is a strong focus on training. And I especially love seeing the before-and-after of the work we do.”
Desia’s team was recently named Lead Team of the Month and her entire team attended an Indians game with company founder Ken Wilson.
Headquartered in Berea, Pristine Clean beautifies homes throughout Northeast Ohio. They are consistent winners of the Angie’s List Super Service Award and are A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau. Call 440-454-7041 to arrange for a free estimate, or visit PristineClean.com. All technicians are bonded, insured and certified by the Power Washers of North America.