Have you started your new year’s cleaning yet? I get that going back to the hustle and bustle of the first quarter of the year has left a lot of us too busy for home maintenance. Though if there is an area in your home that you shouldn’t slack off from cleaning, it’s your exteriors. Clean outdoor spaces form good first impressions, and blemish-free surfaces grant you peace of mind in your own home. Lucky for you, Boysen has your back when it comes to dirt and lumot problems.
And especially, lumot problems. Algae formation is an annoying bane in living in a rainy country like ours. They are slippery, slimy and sticky things, with an ugly green and black shade that sullies the look of outdoor spaces. I certainly do not want my home to look grimy.
For these kinds of problems, prioritize getting your wall surfaces easy to clean. Depending on your home and where you live, your home may not be low maintenance. But to start, check out this article on products for low maintenance exteriors.
Easy Clean Surfaces for Exteriors
If you find yourself having trouble with grime that comes from rain and other elements, consider these Boysen products that give an easy-clean coating.
Boysen Acrytex
Mainly known for its water-repelling qualities, Boysen Acrytex is your go-to for problems brought by rain. Your walls getting needed protection from something that allows algae to thrive already gives you a layer of defense from these musty things.
Besides that, Acrytex also prides itself with high resistance against dirt pick-up. White and pastel tints, the colors that can come in Acrytex, have a reputation for getting dirty quickly. Acrytex, though, makes it easy to wash off dirt from the surface it coats. It is a good choice for exteriors, even if exposed from rain, smoke or debris. Acrytex can also be coated on wood surfaces, protecting it from exposure from various outdoor elements.
Boysen Wallguard
Unlike Acrytex, Boysen Wallguard is an acrylic-based paint which gives you an alternative if you prefer water-based paints for exteriors. It is a dirt-resisting latex paint that is strong against mildew, chemicals and pollutants.
Durability is also one of its key features. It won’t be cracking or peeling anytime soon. You can also expect its semi-gloss sheen to retain for a long time. Superior scrub resistance means it is a coating you can clean over and over again without it fading or discoloring. Algae problems are easy to take down on a surface with Boysen Wallguard.
Acrytex Clear Coat
A coat of color doesn’t always design your exteriors. For decorative masonry, use Boysen Acrytex Clear Coat. It provides a transparent film over bricks, natural stone, and even wooden surfaces. Stone is very stylish in outdoor spaces. Giving it a glossy shine using Acrytex Clear Coat does not only add a lovely shimmer but also protects it from elements.
And like other products mentioned above, Acrytex Clear Coat has an easy-clean finish! All those mud, dirt or lumot can cause less problems on your stone finishes.
Clean Up Tips for Lumot and Dirt Problems
Cleaning is a must for a wonderful outdoor experience whether you’ve converted your exteriors to include the aforementioned products or not (at least, not yet). It’s always nice to invest in cleaning tools like a pressure washer. It’s a reliable means of getting rid of algae that has appeared on your walls. It is also used to deep-clean surfaces from other blemishes like moss (the other lumot), stains and dust.
You can still clean up without it, though. Hack your cleaning with a DIY stain remover using a mix of white vinegar and water. For more serious stains like mildew, use stronger chemicals like bleach. Just don’t mix chemicals together.
Dirt and algae can interrupt a pleasant day beside your pool, garden or patio. For exteriors, don’t forget to take care of the surfaces that contribute to a lovely view.
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