Ivy, Dirt, and Moss: Why Your House Will Thank You For Sorting These Problems Out Early and Regularly

If you have recently relocated to a brand-new property or have begun to notice a number of unsightly problems negatively impacting the exterior of your home, it may be time to take matters into your own hands and find an appropriate solution that works for you. Whether you are struggling to contend with ivy, dirt, or moss, for example, continue reading to find out how to eradicate the problem for good and, perhaps most importantly, prevent it from returning down the line.

Ivy 

If you have noticed ivy climbing the exterior walls of your home, you must do something about it as soon as you notice it to prevent it from becoming a problem. While it may make your holiday look like an Cotswold Cottage Retreat, ivy isn’t healthy for your home. It may also benefit you to know that it can be highly resistant to weed killers as a result of its glossy texture and waterproof leaves and, therefore, may require something a little stronger to get to the root of the problem such as cutting through the stem with a sharp instrument, digging out the root, and waiting for the foliage to eventually die. In addition, you must also remove any remaining stems that may be stuck to your exterior walls to prevent them from growing back and to improve the appearance of your home.

Dirt

If your home has accumulated dirt on its exterior walls, it can be tricky to fully remove. It is, however, not impossible with professional power washing services from a top-rated company in your local area usually sufficient at removing any lingering dirt that may be stuck between bricks, stones, or tiles on the outside of your home. They will do a great job clearing of the dirt — even the moss – that you won’t be able to do just yourself. The investment will be a great way for maintaining a clean exterior. Having them come out once or twice a year will be worthwhile.

Moss

If your home is old or has not been treated to regular power washes, for example, it may have developed moss over time. It can be tricky to remove but with the right tools and information, you can rid your exterior walls of any greenery and restore your home to its natural beauty with beautiful flowers and garden. If you are experiencing this problem, a soap-based product may be your best bet to clean your home and gradually peel away any stubborn moss with an acid-based product only likely to damage or discolour any wood, tile, or concrete that covers the outside of your home.

If you are struggling to control any ivy, dirt, or moss that is covering the exterior of your home, it may feel as if you have exhausted your options, but help is at hand. It may, for example, benefit you to invest in the professional help of an external power washing company in your local area to get to the root of the problem as soon as possible and prevent it from returning and impacting the appearance of your home down the line.

Ellie Murphy

Ellie Murphy earned her Master’s in Entomology from Purdue University and has spent 17 years in the field of pest control, focusing on integrated pest management and public health. She became a part of our team as a freelancer in 2021, offering her expertise in safe and effective pest control techniques. Ellie’s background includes conducting research in pest biology and developing community education programs. In her free time, she enjoys gardening and is an active member of a local hiking club.

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