If you have been wondering if you need to clean your soffits in Peterborough, the answer is yes, and no. Your soffits need to be cleaned – that much is true. However, whether you decide to do it yourself, or call-in soffit, fascia, gutter cleaning experts (like us) is your choice.

The word soffit is originally a French word. It means ‘something fixed underneath’. This is pretty much what a soffit is. Your soffits are tucked away under the fascia. If you look up at them on your home from the ground, you will be able to see them.

Generally speaking, most people will have wood or plastic soffits. In this blog post we look at how to clean your wood or plastic soffits. If you have soffits made of a different material, just drop us a line for some advice or guidance for cleaning them.

Do I Need To Clean My Soffits In Peterborough?

Your soffits will collect dirt. This could be dirt from the rain or wind for example. It could also be dirt and debris from birds. It’s important to keep on top of maintenance and cleaning for your soffits because they can be prone to staining. Around one good clean a year will be enough to keep your soffits in tip top condition.

The biggest thing to consider when deciding if you will clean your soffits or call-in professional soffit cleaners is how you will access your soffits. It is likely that this will be a job that needs to be carried out at height. This brings a lot of risks. If you have a lack of confidence for heights, we highly recommend you call in the experts.

When it comes to cleaning your soffits, they first need to be rinsed. This should be done with water. A cleaning agent then needs to be used to clean the soffits. Take your time to shop around and read reviews online to ensure you choose the best cleaning agent for your soffits. Follow the instructions from the manufacturer of the cleaning agent for the best results.

Do I Need To Clean My Soffits In Peterborough?

It’s likely that there will be some more stubborn spots on your soffits. You can use hot water and washing up liquid with a scrubbing brush to tackle these. A good bit of elbow grease should clean off the stubborn marks. Once you’ve got them clean, give them a final rinse to leave them sparkling clean.

Alternatively, you can sit back with a cuppa while our soffit, fascia and gutter cleaning experts do the hard work for you. It’s your choice.

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