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 Indianola, Iowa
We’ll make your home look new again.
— Indianola & central Iowa
The best soft washing in Indianola.
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 Indianola and central Iowa, with results that last 18–24 months. From Around Simpson College, Eastside developments, Westside / near hospital to the rest of Indianola, JBL covers every ZIP in the city — 50125, Warren County.
— Why Indianola homes need this
Soft Washing, the Indianola way.
The homes
Indianola has a classic small-college-town housing pattern. Within walking distance of Simpson College sits a concentration of 1920s–1940s wood-sided homes — many owned by long-time residents, others operated as student rentals with harder-life finishes.
Eastside and Westside subdivisions are 1980s–2010s production homes with vinyl siding. The northern Northridge area runs newer (2000s+). On the rural edge are larger-lot custom and original farmhouse properties. Brick and stone-veneer accents are common on the newer subdivision homes.
On the siding here
Soft washing is the core of what we do on Indianola's subdivision homes, because the vinyl is the right age for it. The 1980s-to-2010s production homes out in the Eastside and Westside developments streak first on their north-facing walls — that black-green algae film is the most reliable surface in town, and a low-pressure wash with a biodegradable cleaner that kills the growth at the root is exactly the work they need.
Around Simpson College it's a different job: those 1920s-to-1940s painted-wood homes get the gentlest chemistry we run and careful handling of the original siding and trim. Northridge runs newer, and its earliest builds are now old enough that the north roof slopes are starting to streak too, so we soft-wash shingles the same way. Shaded, wooded lots streak fastest, and a proper soft wash holds 18 to 24 months — never a blast that would damage the siding.
— What we soft wash
Our Indianola 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 Indianola 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.
“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.”
“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.”
“Very dependable folks who do great work — I've got their number filed. Window cleaning, power-spray decks, sidewalks, driveways. These kids do it all at a very reasonable price. Highly recommend.”
— Where we work
The best soft washing in Indianola & 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 Indianola homeowners ask us most, before the first visit. Don’t see yours? Just ask.
Yes — JBL Exterior Pros covers every Indianola neighborhood and ZIP code (50125, Warren County), from Around Simpson College, Eastside developments, Westside / near hospital to Rural Warren County addresses. We're on Indianola streets regularly — only 22 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 Indianola is priced by the size of your home and the scope of the job — every Indianola 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 Indianola?
A JBL rep walks your Indianola property in person within one business day — honest pricing, real recommendations, no obligation.
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