If Walls Could Talk…
What do you think your home would say if it got the chance?
Maybe something like:
“Remember when I used to be white?”
Or worse:
“That green patch on my side? Yeah, that’s not new paint, it’s algae, mate.”
Across Exeter and Devon, there are many homes crying out for soft washing in Exeter, and the biggest issue I see is that homeowners are neglecting the exterior of their homes.
All joking aside, of course your house can’t talk, but it is trying to communicate with you in a different way.
For some fun, this blog post is going to give your home a voice, and let it confess what it’s really been thinking while you’ve been pretending not to notice those streaks.
1️⃣ “I Used to Turn Heads… Now I Turn Stomachs”
Remember when you first moved in and your home looked bright & fresh.
The neighbours would talk about the new neighbours moving in, and how the house looked its best in years.
Now they’re walking past your house and saying…
“Wow, that’s… mossy, could use a clean that”
Devon’s damp air and constant drizzle make it the perfect playground for algae and mould.
They love your render like kids love playing in the muck on a rainy day.
The longer you leave them, the worse it gets, not just on looks, but on structure too.
That green tint?
It’s holding moisture against your walls, slowly eating away at paint and render.
✅ Soft washing in Exeter removes algae, and moss from the root, gently, safely, and without blasting your walls to bits.
2️⃣ “The Rain Doesn’t Wash Me… It Makes It Worse!”
A lot of the time I see homeowners not going for softwashing in Exeter or Devon, because they think every time it rains (and we get plenty of rain) it’s like a shower for your home.
Every Devon homeowner has said it at some point:
“The rain will clean it off.”
Nope.
This is really not true, and in fact when it rains it’s worse for your home, because all the moss will absorb the rainwater and hold moisture against the paint and render.
Devon’s rain carries minerals and salt from the coast, which dry into streaks and residue on your walls and roof.
It’s like washing your hair with seawater, you’re not coming out clean, just sticky and sad.
At The Exeter Gutter Cleaner we use soft washing in Exeter to rinse your home without leaving streaks or salt marks.
We use purified, deionised water and biodegradable solutions that do the job right the first time, every time.
That’s why we have never had a complaint about our soft washing in Exeter!
3️⃣ “That Pressure Washer You Bought? Yeah… Please Don’t.”
If your render could speak then it definitely would now!
That shiny pressure washer that you have rented from B&Q, you may think that is your ticket to a spotless home, but your render would be screaming at you to put on the brakes.
Pressure washing is like having a skincare routine for your face, but instead of using CeraVe, we are just going to take a sheet of sandpaper, and rub it all around our face instead.
Pressure washing strips away protective coatings, cracks the surface, and can actually force water behind your render, and can create damp, rot, and long-term damage.
Soft washing, on the other hand, is like taking your home to get some spa treatment.
It’s gentle, effective, and it doesn’t cause premature aging.
4️⃣ “I Don’t Want to Be the Ugly House on the Street”
Now I don’t like saying this, but if we are honest, we all have that one neighbour who’s house we look at and think,
“I would never let my house get that bad.”
The one with green render, streaked roof, and weeds growing out of the gutters.
Your house doesn’t want to be that house.
As much as we don’t want to admit that we don’t care what others think, we also don’t want to be known as the neighbour who has the worst looking house in the area.
Every time you pull into the drive of your home, do you want to feel proud?
If you’ve used soft washing in Exeter, then you would probably agree with me when I say that when your home looks great from the outside, you feel more organised, more relaxed, and more proud to own it.
That’s not vanity. That’s psychology.
At The Exeter Gutter Cleaner we offer professional soft washing in Exeter, and this is one of the quickest ways to bring life back to your home.
5️⃣ “You Can’t See It, But I’m Holding Onto a Lot of Junk”
Even if your home looks okay from the ground, what’s happening up close can tell a completely different story all together.
Tiny pores in your render and roof tiles trap dirt, pollen, and spores, and Devon’s humid air turns them into breeding grounds.
That grime buildup acts like a sponge, locking in moisture.
Then, when winter hits, that moisture freezes and expands, cracking paint and rendering.
Soft washing gently removes this deep buildup, removing all the dirt & moss from in between the cracks, allowing your render to look healthier and be stronger against the elements.
6️⃣ “I’d Like to Stay Young, Please.”
Every home in Exeter & Devon ages faster than it should.
This is all down to the weather, but instead of just ignoring this and just going about our day to day lives.
It is much better if we just faced the facts, and took the right steps to combat them.
The best way to make your home look younger and healthier is regular soft washing.
This slows that clock on your home dramatically.
By removing grime, your paint and render last longer.
By stopping moisture buildup, you prevent expensive repairs.
A clean home doesn’t just look younger, it lives longer.
That’s why we always say:
“A yearly soft wash costs less than one render repair.”
And your house agrees wholeheartedly 😂
7️⃣ “I Love When You Call the Exeter Gutter Cleaner”
Okay, maybe your house wouldn’t say this, but it should, we swear. 😅
Here’s why homes across Exeter, Exminster, Broadclyst, and Silverton, and all the villages across Devon keep recommending us:
✅ We use pure-water soft washing systems (no harsh chemicals).
✅ We’re fully insured, professional, and local.
✅ We understand Devon’s & Exeter unique climate.
✅ We’ve earned 46+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reviews because we don’t rush.
We treat every home like it’s our own, and we clean safely from the ground, no ladders, no damage, no added stress for you.
8️⃣ “You Can’t Buy This Kind of Clean Feeling”
You know that feeling after you’ve washed your car, or cut the grass, or tidied your living room?
Now imagine getting that feeling, every time you pull into your drive.
That great feeling when you know you’ve done everything you can to keep your home safe, and you actually feel pretty productive doing it.
That’s what soft washing gives you.
You don’t just get a cleaner, healthier house.
But you also get the pride, the calm, and the sense that your home is yours again.
A homeowner in Exeter once told us after her soft wash,
“I am so embarrassed I didn’t get it cleaned sooner, until I saw how good it could look again.”
That’s why we love what we do, because soft washing in Exeter isn’t just about cleaning walls.
We get a sense of pride and accomplishment by giving YOU back YOUR pride in where you live.
Final Thoughts: Give Your Home Its Voice Back
When was the last time you had your home cleaned?
Think of how much your home has had to withstand…
The storms, the sea air, the years of Devon drizzle, it’s done its job protecting you.
Now it’s your turn to protect it.
Soft washing in Exeter isn’t just maintenance, it’s almost as good as hitting the reset button for your home.
So if your walls could talk, what would they say right now?
Call The Exeter Gutter Cleaner today or fill out our contact form below.
