Commercial Soft Washing and Pressure Washing at Palace Drug Store in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.

Driving down Main Street Mammoth Spring, Arkansas we saw the bold white letters of the Palace Drug Store sign, and as we got closer we realized they were turning green! This sign had been overtaken by algae, the kind that is so common in humid climates and takes over every surface with enough time. Blue Diamond Exteriors reached out to the owner about cleaning the exterior of the store. It was long overdue for a gentle soft wash to get rid of the dirt, grime, and bug debris that had accumulated over the years so they immediately accepted the estimate and we got to work.

As always, we started with our 28-point Property Inspection looking for signs of existing damage to the building, open windows, doors with gaps in the frame, places where water might get into the pharmacy, and other safety factors. Anything we found got photographed and documented.

Next came the most important element of the job, Property Protection. If your pressure washing contractor gets this wrong, nothing else matters! For a business owner with a physical location, the property is one of the most expensive investments. We start by covering all electrical outlets, light fixtures, and security systems to make sure they don't get damaged by water. We inspect all doors and windows for places water could get into the store and seal the ones we think might be a problem. Extra care is taken if stained wood or other sensitive materials are on site.

With the job site prepped and protected, the building soft wash began. Our technicians started with the storefront, applying the proper dose of our eco-friendly, biodegradable cleaning solution to the walls, windows, and soffit under the awning. After giving it enough time to do it's job to loosen up the years of accumulation of dirt, grime, bug droppings and nests, it was all thoroughly rinsed away to reveal the sparkling white soffit and squeaky clean windows. We pay special attention to windows to make sure there are no streaks or spots left behind. This saves the owner money by eliminating the need to hire a window cleaner after our job is finished. When you hire Blue Diamond Exteriors, clean windows should be your minimum expectation.

Around the side of the building, we treated the three awnings in the drive thru. Fabric awnings are known to get dirty in two ways: black streaks imbedded in the fabric from dirt and water running down them, and a build up of lichen comprised of fungi and algae. Lichen growing on fabric awnings are very difficult to remove and can result in a more expensive service. For this reason, its important to have your awnings professionally cleaned on a regular basis so you can save money in the long term.

For the last phase of our soft washing service, we moved to the metal siding and the Palace Drug sign above the store entrance. It was the middle of a sunny summer day and the metal was very hot. If cleaning solution is applied to a hot surface, particularly a metal roof and siding, there is a danger of it drying out and baking onto the surface of the metal, causing flash oxidation. The last thing you want is a dull stain on your shiny metal siding. To prevent this, we keep the metal cool by first wetting it down with water and applying the cleaning solution is small sections, keeping it wet and cool the entire time. Speed is not the goal here, we take our time and do it correctly to prevent damage and discoloration.

The large letters of the Palace Drug sign is where our soft washing service really shines! Comprised of individual three dimensional plastic letters that are thin, rigid, and brittle from years of sun exposure, applying any pressure washing at all would have cracked them and possibly blown them off the roof all together. Blue Diamond Exteriors has the right equipment and knowledge to gently and efficiently restore the sign back to its original condition safely, effectively, and quickly.

Whether you have a commercial or residential property, Blue Diamond Exteriors is your best bet for keeping your property looking its best all year around. We offer a way to clean every surface of your home or business including house and building washing, patio, deck, and fence cleaning, gutter cleanout, gutter stain removal, roof cleaning, and driveway, sidewalk , and commercial pressure washing. In addition to our exterior cleaning services, we offer a variety of restoration services such as oil and grease stain removal (a common problem for restaurants and gas stations), red clay stains (commonly found on concrete foundations and masonry near the ground, which is not able to be removed with pressure alone), efflorescence removal (a white stain build up on brick and other types of masonry), rust removal, graffiti removal, and more.

If you are trying to decide on an exterior cleaning company to hire, Blue Diamond Exteriors can handle your job with the expertise and professionalism required to meet all of your expectations. Our goal is to be the most trustworthy, reliable, and professional service in our industry. Contact us by filling out our Estimate Form on bluediamondexteriors.com and checking out our other work on our Facebook page facebook.com/bluediamondexteriors