[KathieI]

We never had to power wash our houses in Los Angeles, even near the ocean, so I would guess its the combination of heat, humidity and rain that requires it. Its so inexpensive to do it, I find no reason not to.

When I first moved here, I didn't do it for a year and boy, did it ever need it. The algae on the north side entrance and even the south side lanai/birdcage needed it badly. Its also the accumulation of bugs that makes it look so bad. I brush off the bugs and webs around the garage doors and front entrance every month, but it needs to be washed quite often.

I washed it myself using the hose bib once and I think I created more of a problem for myself, the algae built up twice as fast. I think the washing solution helps keep the algae down.

Small price to pay for sunshine and golf, lol.