Siding & Stucco
Vinyl, stucco, fiber cement, and brick — years of algae and mildew lifted at the root with a low-pressure, biodegradable rinse.
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Soft Washing
in Ankeny, Iowa
We’ll make your home look new again.
— Ankeny & central Iowa
The best soft washing in Ankeny.
Soft washing is a low-pressure cleaning method that uses biodegradable solutions to kill algae, mold, and mildew at the root — safe for siding, stucco, roofs, and painted surfaces. JBL Exterior Pros soft-washes homes across Ankeny and central Iowa, with results that last 18–24 months. From Prairie Trail, Heritage, Saylor Park to the rest of Ankeny, JBL covers every ZIP in the city — 50021, 50023, Polk County.
— Why Ankeny homes need this
Soft Washing, the Ankeny way.
The homes
Ankeny is the newest housing stock in our service area. Prairie Trail is a planned new-urbanist development with a mix of traditional and craftsman elevations on tight lots, all built 2005–present. Heritage and Otter Creek run more conventional suburban — 1990s–2010s production homes with vinyl siding, composite trim, and standard asphalt shingles.
The east-side new construction is still ongoing as Ankeny pushes toward I-35 / NE 38th Street. Older Saylor Park stock is the closest thing Ankeny has to a historic neighborhood — mostly 1950s–70s ranch homes.
On the siding here
Soft washing is the work we see most in Ankeny, because almost everything here is the right age for it. Vinyl siding and composite trim on the north-facing walls of those 5-to-15-year-old Heritage and Otter Creek homes is the most reliable algae-streak surface in our area — those shaded north elevations are where the black-green film shows up first.
Prairie Trail's tighter craftsman and traditional elevations get the same low-pressure treatment, and the earliest builds there are now old enough that north roof slopes are starting to streak too. It's all garden-hose pressure plus a biodegradable cleaner that kills the growth at the root on siding, soffits, and fences — never a blast that would strip the siding or shingles. A proper soft wash holds 18 to 24 months in central Iowa.
— What we soft wash
Our Ankeny soft washing services
Roof Cleaning
Black streaks and moss cleared from shingles and shakes — no high pressure, no granule loss, no walking on a fragile roof.
Get a fast quoteFences & Decks
Painted railings, cedar fences, and decking brought back to life — the growth removed without ever stripping the finish.
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Trim & Soffits
Soffits, fascia, and painted trim cleaned of the growth that collects under gutters and around windows.
Get a fast quote— Whole-home care
Bundle services & save.
Add soft washing, pressure washing, or gutter cleaning to your soft washing package and get your whole Ankeny home done in one visit — at one discounted price.
— Recent work
Like new again, top to bottom.
— How it works
Getting a safe, thorough soft wash has never been easier.
Get a fast quote
Skip the runaround. Tell us about your home and the surfaces you want cleaned, and get clear, honest pricing — fast, with no pressure.
Set a schedule
We come at a time that works for you, show up when we say we will, and soft wash to the highest standard.
Sit back & relax
You don’t lift a finger. We protect your landscaping, wash every surface, and leave your home looking new again.
What central Iowa homeowners are saying.
Real reviews from the families and properties we’ve cared for across central Iowa.
“Super thorough, prompt, professional — and fantastic work. Our house sparkled when they were finished. I've hired window washers before and was always bummed by streaks the next day. Not so with JBL — everything looked perfect, even after it rained.”
“We used JBL Exterior Pros for a complete exterior soft washing of our home and are extremely happy with the results. The work was completed exactly as promised and on schedule. A team of four arrived promptly, were professional and courteous, and did an exceptional job with minimal disruption.”
“JBL did a fantastic job soft washing our house and deck for a very reasonable price. The dirt had piled up on our siding over the years and I'd tried to clean it myself to no avail. They were upfront, easy to work with — we're having them back for the windows and screens.”
“Amazing job! Our house looks like it got a brand new paint job. The team was so friendly and kind to our family and we are so happy with how it turned out. 10/10 would recommend and will use them again in future years.”
“The crew came and did my windows, the deck, and soft-washed the house — they did a great job. Up-and-coming young company doing good work.”
“JBL Exterior Pros were awesome to work with. Very professional. On time and did a great job. Highly recommend them.”
— Where we work
The best soft washing in Ankeny & central Iowa.
Locally owned and on the road across the metro — from downtown Des Moines out to Ames, Adel, and Indianola. If you’re near one of these, we’ve got you covered.
— Good to know
Soft washing questions, answered.
The things Ankeny homeowners ask us most, before the first visit. Don’t see yours? Just ask.
Yes — JBL Exterior Pros covers every Ankeny neighborhood and ZIP code (50021, 50023, Polk County), from Prairie Trail, Heritage, Saylor Park to Otter Creek. We're on Ankeny streets regularly — only 11 miles from downtown Des Moines.
Pressure washing uses high pressure — right for concrete, brick, and hard surfaces. Soft washing uses low pressure plus a biodegradable cleaner — the only safe method for siding, stucco, painted surfaces, and roofs.
Yes. We use biodegradable, plant-safe cleaners and pre-rinse all landscaping before and after. We'll ask you to keep pets indoors during application.
A proper soft wash kills algae and mildew at the root — most surfaces stay clean 18 to 24 months. Annual members get scheduled re-treatments before re-growth shows.
Soft washing in Ankeny is priced by the size of your home and the scope of the job — every Ankeny property is a little different. Every quote is free and walked in person within one business day, so the price reflects the actual home, not a flat rate.
Landscape protection is built into the process. We pre-rinse all plants and beds before applying any solution, tarp sensitive species where needed, and rinse again after the job. The cleaning solution is biodegradable and breaks down within hours. Tell us about any species you're particularly concerned about during the walk-through.
Soft washing kills the organic growth (algae, mildew) but won't strip intact paint. For chemical paint removal you'd want a different process. For cedar shake darkening caused by mildew, soft washing usually restores the original color — but heavily weathered cedar may need refinishing afterward.
Pressure washing siding strips paint, damages caulking and seals around windows, and forces water behind the cladding — which can cause hidden rot. Most siding warranties explicitly require soft-wash methods. The pressure that's right for concrete is wrong for vinyl, wood, stucco, fiber cement, and painted surfaces.
There's a mild chlorine odor during application (similar to a freshly-cleaned pool deck) that dissipates within 30–60 minutes. You can be home. Keep windows closed during the work and pets indoors. Outdoor entertaining is fine the same evening.
— The first visit
Ready for soft washing in Ankeny?
A JBL rep walks your Ankeny property in person within one business day — honest pricing, real recommendations, no obligation.
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