Home Exterior Care Blog for Northbrook & the North Shore, IL

Every article here starts with something we saw on a job. A homeowner in Glenview asks why her gutters overflow two weeks after a cleaning. A Lake Zurich client wants to know if hard water spots on his sliders are permanent. A property manager in Deerfield asks how often storefront glass really needs a wash. We answer those questions on site every week, so we started writing the answers down.

The topics follow what Northern Illinois weather does to a house over a year: pollen and seed pods in gutters in spring, algae on siding that calls for soft washing in summer, oak leaves in November, and road salt film on windows from December to March. We also cover power washing driveways and patios, and why pollen makes solar panel cleaning worth it in Lake County and Cook County. You will find what each problem looks like, what causes it, what you can safely handle yourself and when it is worth calling a pro.

And whenever you prefer to leave the work to professionals, explore our full range of exterior cleaning services or call our Northbrook office – we are always happy to help.

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