Low-Pressure Chemical Cleaning
Our team is up for every job, managing cleans with the skill and experience our customers have come to expect.
Moss & Mold Roof Treatments
Depending on where you live, there are common issues that can impact the condition and longevity of your roof.
Some common problems that indicate it’s time to clean your roof are:
Algae
Do you see black streaks and stains on your roof? These may be from a form of algae called Gloeocapsa Magma. Typically, algae first show up on the north side of a roof due to sun exposure. The result is hot spots that fail to reflect the sun causing issues with temperatures and higher cooling costs. These hot spots can also damage the roof significantly over time.
Mould
Mould is just awful. The best way to describe how it looks on your roof is dark coloured blotches, often in green, brown, or black. Mould grows when moisture is deposited or absorbed, such as when your roof leaks or is vulnerable to condensation. Over a relatively short time, this moisture can foster bacteria and mould, which has negative repercussions on the integrity of the home and your family’s health. Prolonged exposure to areas infested with mould can cause serious respiratory illness and distress.
Mildew
If you notice a powdery substance on your roof, this may be evidence of mildew. Mildew is bacteria, like mould, that ranges in colour from black to pink. This is typically caused by a poor drainage system and can have detrimental effects on your roof and health. Mildew spreads fast, even more quickly than other harmful growths.
Lichens and Moss
Lichens and moss can wreak havoc on your roofing, and often appear in green fuzzy patches or round green circles on the surface. Over time, these growths will take over and cover your roof causing deterioration and problems that may lead to damage. First, they dig into your shingles and stick like glue, exacerbating any weak spots and warranting a major roof repair or replacement. When you see a moss-covered roof, know that there is a good chance that it also leaks.
We offer detailed roof cleaning and moss and mould treatments to offer ongoing protection for your home
Window Washing
Increase the appeal of your home
Clean windows will make your home more inviting and help to create a positive first impression for house guests and visitors. If you are in the market to sell your home, clean and clear windows may help to attract more potential buyers and even increase the value of your property, overall.
Extend the life of your windows
Contaminants like dirt, debris, and hard water can corrode your windows and impact their condition over time. When you have these contaminants removed by a professional, such as Poseidon Waterblasting, it can save you money in future repairs and extend the life of your windows, which is good news all around.
Increase energy efficiency
If you have a build-up of dirt, grime, and dead bugs, you could be damaging your window seals and losing energy through these gaps. Dirt can damage your window seals causing leaks, fogging, and condensation that leads to higher energy costs, in addition to mould issues. As a homeowner, it is imperative to get your windows cleaned and inspected yearly by professionals to protect your home investment.
Path & Driveway Cleans
Put your driveway in the capable hands of Shimmer and Shine; we employ highly skilled technicians with the experience to remove all kinds of stingy and stubborn stains on your driveway, including these culprits:
Rust
Transmission Fluid
Brake Fluid
Hard Water Stains
Mould
Mildew
Dirt
Paint
Tyre Marks
Bird Droppings
The longer you wait to have your driveway or path cleaned, the more stubborn some stains can become. Don’t let these substances set in permanently; call us today!
Low-Pressure House Detailing
Wondering why to wash the exterior of your home? There are many reasons, including the following benefits of regular pressure washing:
Rust Removal
Rust stains are unsightly and can be next-to-impossible to remove. Call on the professionals at Shimmer and Shine to remove these stains as soon as you begin to notice them. Water and minerals can cause orange discoloration that impedes your property’s appeal; these stains can make your property appear deteriorated and degraded, even when it isn’t! Resolve this with professional pressure washing today!
Increased Appeal
Speaking of appeal, washing your house enhances its appearance and could potentially increase its overall value. This is good news for neighbors in the same community as it can also improve the value of your entire neighborhood. Remember, also, that a well-maintained home can discourage criminal activity.
Protect Your Family’s Health
Naturally, your family’s wellbeing and health are important to you. Know that washing your house is a step toward protecting your family by eliminating mould, mildew, and other toxins that could jeopardize the air that you breathe. These spores and bacteria can find their way inside your home, which compromises the air inside; clean up the air and your surroundings with regular house washing from us.
Maintain Property Value
Substances such as mold, mildew, and algae can cause damage to your home and- if left untreated- can cause permanent staining and degradation that may lead to costly repairs down the road. Protect yourself and preserve the investment that you have made in your home by maintaining your house and structures with routine pressure washing. The combination of professional expertise, industry experience, and high-end equipment is the perfect recipe to clean and enhance your property without worry of damage or accident.
Gutter Clearing
According to the experts, the best time to clean your gutters are in the spring- before the heavy rain- and in the fall when there is an influx of leaves. Keeping your gutters clean, functioning, and maintained is a job for professionals with the tools and experience to do it safely, effectively, and swiftly.
Some of the benefits and advantages of regularly cleaning your home’s gutters are:
Extending the Lifespan of you Roof
Did you know that routine cleaning of your home’s gutters can extend the lifespan of your roof? Think of the money that you could save in repairs over time. Gutters facilitate water flow that curbs ice dams in winter and prevents excess pooling during the rainy seasons, both which have detrimental impacts on your roof. Maintaining your gutters is a proactive step to take for basic home maintenance.
Prevents Basement Flooding
If your basement is wet or becomes flooded, it could be to do with your gutters. When gutters are blocked or leaking, the overflow of water can gather and pool in your basement, which will cause damage over time.
Increased Safety and Comfort
Regularly cleaning your gutters keeps away pests such as rats and mosquitoes, that like to nest in the troughs of your gutter system. Plus, cleaning eliminates the growth of mold and mildew around your home, which makes it a healthier place to be.
Increased Appeal
Sagging or clogged gutters can reduce the integrity of your home’s structure and negatively affect the aesthetics, as well. Protect your home’s curb appeal; take care of your gutters!
Deck & Stairs Cleaning
Shimmer and Shine Cleaning Services Ltd is committed to getting the job done, especially when it comes to this service. You can count on us to be professional, timely, efficient and make sure you’re satisfied every step of the way.
Whatever the job, we’ve got you covered. Contact us now.