Community Trends - June 2025

Polished to Perfection: Enhancing Curb Appeal in Your Community

By Matthew Manley, McMahon’s Jersey Shore Power Wash

“One often underestimated yet highly effective method for enhancing a property’s appearance is pressure washing.”

F irst impressions play a critical role in a prop erty’s appeal to potential buyers and ten ants. An inviting exterior, or “curb appeal”, can elevate a property’s perceived value and often reflects the professionalism and diligence of the management or association behind it. For community association boards, management com panies, and homeowner volunteers alike, routine maintenance decisions can impact more than just aesthetics, potentially contributing to safety, lon gevity, and community pride. Routine exterior cleaning methods, such as pres sure washing, can significantly improve a proper ty’s appearance and longevity when used appro priately.This cleaning technique uses high-pressure

water sprays, sometimes combined with disin fecting agents, to remove surface stains caused by mold, mildew, moss, dirt, and other debris. In addition to traditional high-pressure cleaning, a growing number of professionals now offer a method known as “soft washing.” This technique uses lower pressure paired with specialized clean ing solutions to gently but effectively clean more delicate surfaces like roofs and siding without causing damage. In climates like New Jersey, where seasonal weather variations can contribute to the build-up of organic material, pressure washing provides a deeper clean that can restore the appearance of surfaces and prolong their lifespan. Over time,

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