How to Prepare Your Home for a House Wash

A little preparation goes a long way in making sure your house wash goes smoothly and delivers the best possible results.

The good news? Most prep takes 10–15 minutes and helps us work efficiently while protecting your home and property.

Here’s exactly what we recommend before we arrive.

Move Items Away From the House

Please move any items that are directly against or very close to the home, including:

  • Patio furniture

  • Grills

  • Planters

  • Toys

  • Decorative items

This gives us clear access to the siding and helps prevent anything from being accidentally bumped or splashed.

Close All Windows and Doors

Before we arrive, double-check that:

  • Windows are fully closed

  • Doors are shut securely

While our process uses low pressure, water is still involved, and sealed windows help prevent moisture intrusion.

Secure Pets

For everyone’s safety, please:

  • Keep pets inside during the service

  • Or secure them away from the work area

This helps us move efficiently and prevents stress for your pets.

Protect Sensitive Outdoor Items

If you have items you’re concerned about — such as:

  • Delicate plants

  • Outdoor electronics

  • Decorative lighting

Feel free to let us know ahead of time. We’re happy to take extra precautions where needed.

You Do Not Need to Be Home

Most homeowners are not home during their house wash.

As long as we have:

  • Access to the exterior

  • Clear prep completed

  • Windows closed

  • Access to water supply

  • Vehicles moved away from the home

We can take care of everything and notify you when the job is complete.

What Not to Worry About

You don’t need to:

  • Cover plants or grass

  • Pre-rinse anything

  • Provide electricity

  • Move heavy items you’re unsure about

We handle landscaping protection and job setup as part of our process.

Final Reminder

Preparing your home helps us:

  • Work more efficiently

  • Deliver better results

  • Stay on schedule

If you ever have questions or aren’t sure about something, just reach out. We’d rather answer ahead of time than guess day-of.

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