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Your neighbors are not the only ones noticing. Every buyer, every appraiser, every person who drives past your home forms an opinion in about seven seconds. And dirty surfaces are doing the talking before you ever open the front door.

Research published in The Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics confirms that homes with strong curb appeal sell for an average of 7% more than comparable homes in the same neighborhood. In slower markets, that premium climbs to 10 or 11 percent. That is not a small number. That is real money walking out the door because you skipped pressure washing the driveway.

Mold, algae, grime, and weather stains do not just look bad. A dirty exterior raises red flags about deferred maintenance, whether or not any actually exists. Buyers assume the worst. Appraisers factor it in. And 82% of real estate agents agree that curb appeal directly impacts a buyer's decision.

The fix is not complicated. A soft wash, a clean driveway, clear gutters, and wiped-down siding can transform how your home reads from the street. One afternoon of attention. Potentially tens of thousands of dollars back in your pocket.

Most Georgia homeowners scrub their bathrooms religiously but forget about their windows entirely. That is a mistake that quietly costs you.

Georgia weather is no joke. Humid summers, heavy rain and the occasional winter freeze leave behind mineral deposits, dirt and debris that gradually damage glass and window frames. Over time that buildup leads to scratches, corrosion, and even mold. You are not just looking at dirty glass. You are watching your windows age faster than they should.

Regular glass maintenance in Georgia also protects against red clay and humidity, supports energy efficiency, and helps preserve your home's value. Clean windows even make it easier to spot weather related damage after storms.

And then there is the indoor air quality angle. Dirt, pollen, and allergens accumulate on windowsills and glass, making allergies worse and reducing the air quality inside your home. Georgia's pollen season is intense. Keeping windows professionally cleaned is one of the more practical ways to keep that from becoming a problem inside your house.

That green layer on your roof or walls looks like a nature vibe. It is not. It is moss, algae or both and they are quietly wrecking your home.

Moss has tiny root-like structures that dig into your shingles. They lift them up. They curl them. They break the watertight seal your roof depends on. Once that seal is gone, water gets in. Then wood rots. Then you get a repair bill that will ruin your month.

Algae is sneakier. It looks like dark streaks or green stains. Most people think it is dirt. It is not. It eats the limestone inside your asphalt shingles and holds moisture against the surface. That constant dampness speeds up deterioration and even raises your cooling costs because dark streaks absorb more heat.

The fix is not complicated. Trim trees that block sunlight. Get a soft wash treatment done. Look into algae-resistant shingles if you are due for a replacement. Do not wait until you see a leak. By then the damage is already deep.

That green film creeping across your siding is not grime. It is a living thing. Algae, mold and mildew move in quietly and they do not leave on their own.

Shaded and damp spots on your home's exterior are the first to fall victim, especially on north-facing walls where moisture hangs around the longest. Once it takes hold, it works under the surface. Mold goes beneath the siding. Mildew stays on top. Both spread fast when humidity and shade team up.

The fix is not complicated. Trim trees away from the house, fix your drainage, and move sprinklers so they stop hitting your walls. A soft wash with the right solution kills it at the root. A good mold barrier keeps it away for 12 to 18 months after treatment.

Those dark streaks running down your roof are not dirt. They are not stains from rain or tree sap. They are a living organism called Gloeocapsa magma, a cyanobacteria that feeds on the limestone inside your shingles. And it is eating your roof right now.

Here is what most people get wrong. They think it is ugly but harmless. It is not. That dark coating absorbs more heat, cooks your shingles faster, and can cut your roof's life in half. A roof that should last 25 years starts failing at 12.

The fix is not a pressure washer. That is actually the worst thing you can do. High pressure blasts off the granules that protect your shingles from UV damage. Once those granules are gone, they are gone for good.

Soft washing is the right move. Low pressure, specialized solution, kills the algae at the root. Your roof gets clean without the damage. A professional treatment every two to three years keeps those streaks from coming back and protects a roof that costs 8,000 to 15,000 dollars to replace.

Do not wait until it looks bad. By then, it already is.