A green, gray, or grimy fence drags down the look of an otherwise sharp yard. At Clean Stream Pro Wash, we clean wood, vinyl, and composite fencing across Grand Rapids with surface-appropriate pressure and solutions, restoring the original color and preparing wood fences for stain or sealer if that is the next step.
At a Glance
Stain-ready prep for wood
- Vinyl and PVC fencing
- Wood privacy and cedar
- Composite and metal
- Gates and hardware detailed
- Both sides quoted either way
What’s Included
Material Assessment
Vinyl, cedar, and composite each need different pressure and chemistry. We check first.
Soft Wash Treatment
Algae and mildew killed at the root so the green stays gone longer.
Correct-Pressure Rinse
Grime lifted without furring wood grain or dulling vinyl finish.
Gate & Hardware Detail
Latches, posts, and caps cleaned along the run.
Stain-Ready Option
Wood fences left clean and prepped if staining is your next step.
The Difference Fence Cleaning Makes
Before We Arrive
- Green algae film on vinyl
- Gray, weathered wood
- Grime along every rail
- A fence dragging the yard down
When We Leave
- White vinyl that looks new
- Wood tone restored
- Clean lines end to end
- A yard that looks finished
Can Every Fence Material Be Washed?
Yes, but not the same way. Vinyl handles a thorough soft wash that strips green film and restores the original white or tan. Wood needs lower pressure and the right solution so the grain is cleaned, not furred. Composite falls in between, and metal gets treated for oxidation rather than algae.
Matching the method to the material is the whole job. A rented pressure washer on full blast etches lines into wood pickets and blows out vinyl seams. Clean Stream Pro Wash cleans hundreds of linear feet of Grand Rapids fencing every season, and the method changes panel by panel when the fence does.
Should You Clean a Fence Before Staining It?
Always. Stain and sealer bond to wood fibers, not to the gray oxidized layer, algae, and dirt sitting on top of them. Staining over a dirty fence means peeling and blotching within a year or two.
A proper wash takes the fence back to clean, bright wood and lets it dry, which is the surface stain manufacturers expect. It is the same principle as our paint preparation washing for siding: the wash is what makes the finish last. If you are planning a stain project this season, schedule the cleaning first and give the wood a few dry days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related services:
Serving Grand Rapids and 20 West Michigan communities, from Holland to Hastings.