Not every surface outside your home should be cleaned the same way. Hard surfaces like concrete driveways, pavers, and patios are built to take controlled pressure washing that lifts oil stains, tire marks, and ground-in grime. Softer surfaces like vinyl siding, painted wood, and asphalt roofing shingles are not — high pressure there forces water behind siding, strips paint, and blasts protective granules off shingles. That is why Jet Stream uses pressure washing on hard surfaces and low-pressure soft washing on siding and roofs. Matching the method to the surface is what keeps your property clean without the damage that comes from using one tool on everything.
A green-black algae film on a driveway is not just unsightly — it is a slip hazard, especially on smooth concrete that is already slick when wet. Pressure washing removes that film down to the bare concrete so the driveway is safe to walk on again, not just clean to look at.
Beyond the driveway, we pressure wash patios, walkways, pool surrounds, and retaining walls. Pavers and stamped concrete hold grime in their joints and texture that a hose will not reach. See our full concrete and surface cleaning services for the complete scope.
For siding and painted surfaces, high pressure is the wrong tool. Jet Stream uses a low-pressure soft wash with professional cleaners that kill mold, mildew, and algae at the root — no blasting, no water forced behind siding. See our house washing service for how the soft wash method works on vinyl, painted, and fiber cement siding.
Storefronts, parking lots, dumpster areas, and building exteriors take a beating from traffic and weather. Jet Stream is licensed and insured for commercial work across Fort Wayne. See our commercial cleaning services for storefront, lot, and exterior building programs.
Yes, when it is done correctly. Jet Stream matches the pressure, nozzle, and distance to the surface. Controlled pressure cleaning lifts stains and growth from concrete without etching or pitting the surface, which is what happens when a wand is held too close for too long.
Most Fort Wayne driveways benefit from pressure washing once a year. Driveways under heavy tree cover or with persistent algae growth may need cleaning more often to keep the surface safe and slip-free.
Pressure washing uses higher water pressure on hard surfaces like concrete, pavers, and metal. Soft washing uses low pressure and specialized cleaners on softer surfaces like siding and roofing. The right method depends on the surface — using high pressure on siding or shingles causes damage.
Jet Stream serves all of Fort Wayne and every community in Allen County, plus the surrounding counties. If you are unsure whether we reach you, call (260) 310-4389 and we will confirm your address is inside our service area.