By PAMELA J. MILLER

Medina Post editor

You know that feeling you get when you come home after a long day? When you see your own front door and can take pride in the house to which you are returning? Perhaps the old adage "A home is a man's castle" comes to mind?

Well, what happens when your castle starts to be a little dingy looking? Over time, algae and mold can creep across a roof or siding and make a home's exterior look dirty. That's where Perfect Power Wash can help.

"A home is your biggest investment," said owner Mike Palubiak. "Perfect Power Wash can help keep it looking good. We specialize in the cleaning and restoration of residential homes."

Keeping your home's roof and siding clean should be a top priority. As Palubiak pointed out, it's worth a little extra effort to have a professional take care of what should be routine maintenance.

"We have several different services, such as washing, restoring and coating of just about everything on the exterior of a property from the top down," he said. "We do a lot of work for condo associations and residential homes."

Perfect Power Wash can be your partner in keeping your home looking like new.

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Have you ever noticed some awful-looking stains on your roof? According to Palubiak, it's a form of algae that feeds on the limestone filler that is part of your roof's shingles. Over time, that algae can eat away at the shingles until they need to be replaced, which can be a costly repair. You can avoid that expense by calling out Perfect Power Wash's team for some preventative cleaning.

"We use a low pressure, soft wash technology on asphalt shingle roofs," he said. "It wipes the surface free of the algae and mold that normally takes hold on the north side of your roof."

Perfect Power Wash follows the specifications set forth by the Asphalt Shingle Manufacturers Association, which ensures they will do a thorough cleaning every time. In fact, Perfect Power Wash uses a gentle application of algaecide with an additive to help protect the roof from future growth.

"It's a very small cost compared to a full roof replacement," said Palubiak.

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He also recommends house washing as an excellent form of preventative maintenance.

"The regular cleaning of your home is essential to maintain its value, visual appeal and its structural integrity," Palubiak said. "Neglecting to provide your home with a regular cleaning will allow contaminants, such as dirt, mold and mildew, to begin their adverse affects, causing staining, embedding and fading of exterior surfaces, leading to irreversible damage to your home's appearance and value."

Perfect Power Wash's safe pressure-washing technology combines your water with their biodegradable cleansers and rinsing agents to not only clean, but enhance your home's exterior and protect it from future grime.

"We're an authority in the pressure washing community and industry across the country," added Palubiak.

Perfect Power Wash also offers a great gutter-washing service. Crews will hand-scrub your gutters with a stain-removing cleanser, making it more difficult for those ugly black streaks to form on the outside surface.

Whatever the challenge though, you can turn to Perfect Power Wash for an answer. The company, which has been in business for 10 years, is a member of the Better Business Bureau, Power Washers of North America, Roof Cleaning Contractors Association, Roof Cleaning Institute of America and the United Association of Mobile Contract Cleaners.

"We are also Wolman Certified contractors and are well-insured with workman's compensation coverage, as well as consecutive recipients of the prestigious gold star award from the BBB," said Palubiak.

In addition to roof, house and gutter washing, Perfect Power Wash also offers wood restoration, concrete washing and sealing, window cleaning and painting. For more information, call Perfect Power Wash at 330-697-0131 or 440-856-3400. You can also visit them online at www.perfectpowerwash.net.