Residential House Soft Wash in Belmont, ME

Heavy Lichen Removal From Siding, Railings, and a Composite Deck

Belfast Power Wash soft washed a home in Belmont, Maine, dealing with a heavy buildup of lichen across the vinyl siding and the porch railings, then moved on to the composite deck and a full cleaning of every exterior window. Lichen can be stubborn — it doesn't just sit on a surface, it grows into it, and a heavy buildup like this one had spread across multiple surfaces around the home, including both the wood-toned and metal porch railings.

Soft washing is the right approach for a job like this because it treats the lichen at the surface level, breaking down the growth without the force of high-pressure cleaning that could damage vinyl siding, strip a composite deck's finish, or wear down painted or metal railings over time. With the siding, railings, and deck addressed, the crew finished by cleaning every exterior window on the home so the whole property came together with a consistent, cared-for look.

The result: the siding, railings, and deck came back lichen-free, and the windows were left streak-free. Call Belfast Power Wash at (207) 306-7722, if lichen or buildup has taken hold on your home's exterior.