379 straight answers on cost, timing, safety and HOA letters, from Volusia County property records.
Most askedGot an HOA letter about your house? How to fix it fastBook a house wash and you'll have before-and-after photos to show your HOA, without needing to be home for the visit. Check your HOA letter for the exact deadline and requirement, since those vary by community and Puma can't speak to what your specific HOA expects from the fix.
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House washing 21 answers
How much does it cost to wash your house?A house wash is priced by your home's square footage and story count, with a minimum that covers small homes. Most…How often should you wash your house?Most houses in Volusia County need a wash every 6 to 12 months. Homes near the beach or shaded by trees usually need it…Soft wash or pressure wash your house?Your house gets a soft wash: a cleaning solution applied at low pressure, not a blast of high-pressure water. High…Is it safe to pressure wash your house?High pressure isn't safe for most house exteriors, which is why houses get a soft wash instead: a cleaning solution at…What causes black streaks and green mildew on your house, and how to remove themGreen staining on your house, especially on the north or shaded side, is mildew and algae taking advantage of Florida's…When is the best time to wash your house?The best time to wash your house is as soon as you notice staining, rather than waiting for a specific season. Most…Should you wash your house yourself or hire a pro?For a full house wash, hiring a pro is the safer call, mainly because a rental pressure washer is usually more pressure…Got an HOA letter about your house? How to fix it fastBook a house wash and you'll have before-and-after photos to show your HOA, without needing to be home for the visit.…Should you wash your house before selling your home?Yes, washing your house before listing is one of the cheaper ways to improve first impressions, since the exterior is…How to clean vinyl sidingVinyl siding cleans best with a soft wash: a cleaning solution applied at low pressure that lifts mold and mildew,…How to clean the outside of your houseCleaning the outside of your house comes down to a soft wash: a cleaning solution applied at low pressure that kills…How to clean stuccoStucco gets cleaned with a soft wash, a cleaning solution applied at low pressure that kills mildew and algae and…How to get mold off vinyl sidingA cleaning solution made for exterior siding, applied at low pressure and rinsed off, is what removes mold from vinyl…Is it safe to wash your house with bleach?Bleach can be used on some exterior surfaces to kill mold and mildew, but it carries real risks to plants, paint,…What is soft washing?Soft washing is cleaning a surface with a specialized solution at low pressure instead of blasting it with…Power washing vs pressure washing: is there a difference?Most people use power washing and pressure washing to mean the same thing, cleaning a surface with a stream of water…Should you pressure wash your house before painting?Yes, cleaning the house before painting is worth doing, since paint does not bond well to a surface with dirt, mildew…What soap is best for washing a house?The best soap for washing a house is one made for exterior mildew and algae, not a general dish or laundry soap. It…Do you need hot water to pressure wash?No, hot water isn't a requirement for most residential pressure washing. Cold water with the right pressure and, on…How much does pressure washing cost?Pressure washing costs a different amount for every surface, because Puma prices each part of your property separately…DIY pressure washing: what homeowners get wrongThe biggest mistake is using too much pressure on the wrong surface, like aiming a narrow, high-pressure stream at…
Roof cleaning 13 answers
How much does it cost to clean your roof?Roof cleaning is priced between 15 and 22 cents per square foot of roof, depending on the roofing material, with a $299…How often should you clean your roof?Most roofs in Volusia County need cleaning every 2 to 3 years. Roofs under heavy tree shade often need it sooner, since…Soft wash or pressure wash your roof?Your roof gets a soft wash, never high pressure. High pressure strips the protective granules off shingles, which is…Is it safe to pressure wash your roof?No, high pressure isn't safe for a roof. It strips the protective granules off shingles and can crack tile, which is…What causes black streaks on your roof, and how to remove themBlack roof streaks are caused by Gloeocapsa magma, an algae that feeds on the limestone filler in shingles. It spreads…When is the best time to clean your roof?The best time to clean your roof is as soon as black streaking becomes visible, rather than waiting for a certain time…Should you clean your roof yourself or hire a pro?Hiring a pro is the safer choice for roof cleaning, mainly because of the fall risk that comes with any ladder or roof…Got an HOA letter about your roof? How to fix it fastBook a roof cleaning as soon as the letter arrives, since it's priced and scheduled from your address with no need for…Should you clean your roof before selling your home?Yes, clean your roof before you list. Buyers and appraisers judge a house from the curb before they walk in, and black…Can a dirty roof hurt your home insurance inspection?It can. A streaked roof isn't structural damage, but it's the kind of thing that shows up clearly in a photo and can…Moss or algae on your roof? How to tell, and how to get it offAlgae shows up as flat black or dark green streaks that spread with wind and rain, while moss grows as raised, fuzzy…Does oxygen bleach work for cleaning a roof?Oxygen bleach can lighten some algae and mold staining on a roof when it's used as part of a soft wash at low pressure,…Does Wet and Forget work on Florida roofs?Wet and Forget is a no-rinse outdoor cleaner that's applied and left for rain to gradually wash away, rather than…
Driveway cleaning 18 answers
How much does it cost to clean your driveway?A typical driveway clean in Volusia County runs around 212 dollars. Puma prices it at 25 cents per square foot, with a…How often should you clean your driveway?Plan on cleaning your driveway every 6 to 12 months. Driveways under tree cover or close to the coast pick up mildew,…Is it safe to pressure wash your driveway?Yes, concrete driveways can take real pressure, and that's actually the right tool for the job. Unlike a roof or stucco…What causes black mold and stains on your driveway, and how to remove themThe black and gray-green patches on your driveway are almost always mildew and algae, feeding on moisture, pollen and…When is the best time to clean your driveway?There's no single required season for a driveway wash; it can be done almost any time the weather is dry. The one…Should you clean your driveway yourself or hire a pro?For light, everyday dirt, a rental pressure washer and some elbow grease can do a reasonable job on a driveway. For…Got an HOA letter about your driveway? How to fix it fastMost HOA driveway letters are about the same thing: dark staining or mildew the association wants gone by a deadline. A…Should you clean your driveway before selling your home?Yes. The driveway is one of the first surfaces a buyer sees, often before they've even parked, and a stained one drags…How to get oil stains off a drivewayFresh oil comes off a driveway with an absorbent, a degreasing cleaner, and some scrubbing, while an old stain that has…How to get paint off concreteA chemical paint stripper made for concrete, or mechanical removal like grinding for stubborn spots, is what actually…How to clean a concrete driveway, step by stepCleaning a concrete driveway takes four real steps: clear the surface, pretreat stubborn spots, wash with even…How to get mold and algae off concreteBlack mold and green algae on concrete come off with a cleaning solution that kills the growth, some scrubbing, and a…Is muriatic acid safe for cleaning concrete?Muriatic acid can clean concrete, but it is a strong, corrosive acid that requires gloves, eye protection, good…Can you clean concrete with bleach?Yes, bleach can lighten mold, mildew and some algae staining on plain concrete, but it is a whitener, not a cleaner, so…How to get oil off an asphalt drivewayOil lifts off asphalt best when you catch it fresh: blot up any standing oil, cover the stain with an absorbent…How to clean concrete before you paint or stain itConcrete needs to be free of dirt, mold, algae, and oil, and fully dry, before paint or stain has any real chance of…Is Simple Green safe on concrete?Simple Green and similar all-purpose cleaners are generally considered safe for plain concrete when used and rinsed the…What is the best cleaner for concrete?There isn't one best cleaner for concrete since it depends on the stain: dish soap and water handles everyday dirt, an…
Paver cleaning and sealing 14 answers
How much does it cost to clean and seal your pavers?Cleaning a paver patio or pool deck is priced the same way any patio surface is: by square footage, starting at a 149…How often should you clean and seal your pavers?Clean pavers on roughly the same 6 to 12 month cycle as any patio or driveway surface, sooner if they're shaded or near…Is it safe to pressure wash your pavers?Yes, pavers can be pressure washed safely, but they need a different touch than plain concrete. The joints between…What causes weeds, mold and fading on your pavers, and how to remove themWeeds take root in the sand between paver joints, mold and mildew build up in shaded, damp corners, and fading comes…When is the best time to clean and seal your pavers?Cleaning pavers works on any reasonably dry day, the same as most outdoor surfaces. Sealing is more particular: it…Should you clean and seal your pavers yourself or hire a pro?Cleaning pavers yourself is doable if you're careful with pressure near the joints, though it takes more patience than…Should you seal your pavers after cleaning?Sealing isn't required after cleaning, but it's worth considering. It locks joint sand in place, slows weed regrowth,…How to clean paversCleaning pavers well takes three real steps: clear and pretreat the surface, wash with the right pressure for your…How to clean pavers without a pressure washerPavers can be cleaned without a pressure washer using a stiff broom, plain water, and a labeled outdoor cleaner left to…Wet look vs natural paver sealerA wet look sealer gives pavers a glossy finish and deepens the color, while a natural, or matte, sealer protects the…Which paver sealer holds up best in Florida?There is no single sealer that wins for every paver patio, since wet look and natural finish sealers, and water-based…How to remove paver sealerRemoving old paver sealer usually takes either a stripper made for the job or enough pressure to wear the coating off,…How long does paver sealer take to dry, and how long does it last?Drying and curing time for paver sealer depends on the specific product and the weather, so the honest answer is to…What is paver sealing?Paver sealing is a protective coating applied to pavers after they are cleaned and the joints are re-sanded, and it…
Pool deck and pool cage cleaning 7 answers
How much does it cost to clean your pool deck and cage?Cleaning a pool deck and cage in Volusia County typically costs around $275 though your real price depends on the size…How often should you clean your pool deck and cage?Most pool decks and cages in Volusia County need a clean every 6 to 12 months. A deck that stays wet from the pool and…Is it safe to pressure wash your pool deck and cage?Yes, when the deck and the cage are treated as two different jobs rather than one. The concrete deck can take real…What causes green algae and black mold on your pool deck and cage, and how to remove themGreen algae and black mold on a pool deck come from the same basic cause: a surface that almost never fully dries out.…When is the best time to clean your pool deck and cage?The best time to clean a pool deck and cage is before the growth gets bad, not after it is already obvious. Pool decks…How to clean a pool screen enclosureCleaning a pool screen enclosure means treating two different surfaces two different ways: the concrete deck gets a…How to clean a pool deckA pool deck gets cleaned with real pressure and a surface cleaner on the concrete or paver surface itself, since that…
Patio and lanai cleaning 6 answers
How much does it cost to clean your patio?A patio clean in Volusia County typically costs around $149 and that also happens to be the minimum charge for the…How often should you clean your patio?Most patios in Volusia County need a clean every 6 to 12 months. A shaded patio under a covered lanai or overhanging…What causes mildew and slippery algae on your patio, and how to remove themMildew and slippery algae on a patio come from shade and moisture sitting together on the same surface for too long.…How to clean a concrete patioA concrete patio comes clean with a stiff broom, plain water, and a cleaning solution left to soak before you rinse it…How to clean a patio screenA patio or pool cage screen gets cleaned with a soft wash, a mild cleaner and low pressure or hand washing, never with…How to clean a flagstone patioA soft-bristle brush, a garden hose, and a cleaning product safe for natural stone will clean a flagstone patio without…
Sidewalk and walkway cleaning 4 answers
How much does it cost to clean your sidewalk?A sidewalk clean in Volusia County is a flat $49. Unlike a driveway or a patio, which are both priced by square…What causes black mold and dirt on your sidewalk, and how to remove themBlack mold and general dirt on a sidewalk build up from a mix of shade, moisture and everyday use. A walkway that sits…Got an HOA letter about your sidewalk? How to fix it fastAn HOA letter about a dirty or stained sidewalk is usually the easiest of these letters to fix, since the sidewalk and…How to clean a sidewalk without a pressure washerA stiff outdoor broom, a garden hose, and a cleaning product made for concrete will get a sidewalk clean without a…
Gutter cleaning and brightening 5 answers
How much does it cost to clean your gutters?A gutter clean-out, clearing leaves and debris out of the trough and flushing the downspouts, runs $175 for a one-story…How often should you clean your gutters?Most homes need a gutter clean-out once or twice a year, and more often if the house sits under oaks or pines that drop…What causes black "tiger stripes" on your gutters, and how to remove themBlack tiger stripes running down the face of a gutter are oxidation and grime, not mold or algae. They form as the…How to clean your gutters yourselfCleaning your own gutters means getting up along the roofline to clear out leaves and debris and flush the downspouts,…Can you clean gutters with a pressure washer?You technically can, but it is not the right tool: a pressure washer can dent gutters, blow sealant loose at the seams,…
Rust and stain removal 3 answers
How much does it cost to remove rust stains?Rust removal is not its own line item. It is priced by whichever surface the rust actually sits on, since a driveway, a…What causes rust stains, and how to remove themRust stains most often come from irrigation well water. Florida well water commonly carries iron, and every time a…Should you remove rust stains yourself or hire a pro?Light, recent rust is a reasonable DIY job, but deep rust that has built up over years usually needs a pro's equipment…
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