How often to wash your house, roof and driveway in Florida

There is no single schedule that fits every home. In Florida, how fast green, black and orange stains come back depends on the conditions around your house more than on the calendar.

What speeds regrowth

• Humidity and rain. Damp, warm air is what mildew and algae like.
• Shade. North-facing walls and areas under trees stay damp longer and stain sooner.
• Sprinklers. Spray that hits walls, pavers or the driveway keeps surfaces wet. Irrigation with well water can also leave rust stains.
• Landscaping. Plants touching walls hold moisture against them.

A way to plan

Many homeowners plan around a yearly wash and adjust from there. A shaded, damp side may need attention sooner than a sunny one. Ask the pro what they see on your property and how they would schedule it. We do not give a number, because it depends on your site.

11 pros in our directory mention maintenance plans (as of November 4, 2026).

Surface by surface

• Roof. Dark streaks are usually algae. Ask for a soft wash, not pressure. Why.
• House. Look at the shaded sides for green or black film.
• Driveway and pavers. Watch for slick spots, rust from sprinklers and weeds in joints. Paver sealing.
• Pool deck and cage. Slippery algae and mildew build up where water sits.

106 pros list pool deck and screen enclosure cleaning, and 92 pros list gutter cleaning.

Reduce the need

Aim sprinklers away from walls and hard surfaces, trim back plants that touch the house, and fix gutters that overflow. Less moisture means longer between washes.

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