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Advice for keeping a coastal home clean

Notes from the field.

Straight talk on window cleaning, pressure washing, soft washing and roof care — written for the salt, sun and humidity of the Sarasota coast.

The Sunday Cleaning journal is where Anthony and the crew share what actually works on Gulf-coast homes — how often to wash, why roofs streak, when to soft wash versus pressure wash. Practical, no-fluff advice drawn from real jobs across Sarasota and the barrier islands, written by the people who do the work.

A paver driveway cleaned and sealed, the color restored across the whole surface

What paver sealing actually does — and how often to redo it in Florida

Sealing pavers isn't about making them shiny. It's about what porous concrete does in a climate this wet — here's what sealer actually changes, and when to redo it.

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An aerial view of a Sarasota waterfront estate seen from above the bay

The pre-season checklist for a Sarasota home you've been away from

A Florida summer is hard on a house that nobody is living in. Here's what to look at before you fly back down — and the order the work should happen in.

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A Gulf-front Sarasota home with tall exterior glass facing the water

How often should you clean windows near the Gulf?

Distance from the water matters more than the calendar. Here's a realistic cleaning cadence for Gulf-front, bayfront and inland homes — and how to tell when glass is overdue.

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A pure-water pole cleaning tall exterior windows on a coastal home

Why windows film over so fast near the Gulf (and what actually fixes it)

You had the windows cleaned last month and they already look hazy. You're not imagining it, and it isn't the cleaner's fault — here's what's really going on.

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A roof being soft washed, algae streaks lifting away from the tiles

Soft washing vs. pressure washing — which does your roof need?

They sound interchangeable. They are not. Using the wrong one on a roof is one of the most expensive mistakes a homeowner can make — here's the difference.

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Pressure washing revealing a clean stripe across a grimy stone surface

How often should you pressure wash a house in Southwest Florida?

Salt, sun and humidity age a Florida exterior faster than almost anywhere. Here's a realistic, surface-by-surface schedule — and the signs it's time.

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A pristine Gulf-coast Sarasota home at golden hour

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