Mallory Heights streets look their best when siding is bright, gutters are clean at the lip, and the front walk reads uniform from curb to porch. Shade, pollen, and summer storms work against that picture—especially along north-facing walls and under roof edges where drip lines form. Here’s a practical plan to refresh your exterior without risking paint, plants, or windows.
Walk the exterior with a checklist
Start at the roofline and work down. Note “tiger stripes” on aluminum gutters, drip marks beneath elbows, and algae bands on siding near hedges. On the ground, flag oil spots at the parking area and leaf tannin shadows along the side yard. Snap a few photos; they help verify uniform results during the final walkthrough.
Siding: chemistry first, finesse second
Vinyl and painted fiber-cement clean best with a calibrated soft approach. Pre-wet landscaping, apply an exterior detergent that targets organic growth, allow a short dwell, then rinse top-down with a wide fan tip. Keep a consistent stand-off so panels dry evenly. Shorten dwell near windows and trim to protect caulk lines, and step back between sections to check color uniformity in daylight.
Gutter faces and the bright-edge fix
Those dark vertical marks on aluminum are bonded grime and oxidation. They don’t lift with a quick rinse. Use a gutter-safe brightener, agitate gently with a soft pad, then rinse evenly. Wipe the bottom lip so the clean, straight line reads crisp from the street and frames the refreshed siding.
Downspouts and drainage that actually works
Clear leaves from inlets, pull clogs from elbows, and confirm that downspouts discharge onto splash blocks or drains that carry water away from the foundation. If runoff crosses your front walk, add a short extension to redirect flow toward the curb. This simple tweak prevents new streaks on concrete after the next storm.
Walks and entries: uniform beats “wand art”
Pre-treat oil, rust, and algae so chemistry does the heavy lifting. Then use a surface cleaner for overlapping passes that dry to an even tone—no tiger tails, no swirls. Along steps and borders, switch to a controlled wand and hold steady distance to keep edges crisp without cutting into joints or spalling the paste.
Plant protection and tidy rinse paths
Mallory Heights yards are full of shrubs and seasonal color. Shield delicate beds near narrow walks, guide rinse water house-to-street, and use diversion pads or curb socks to keep dirty water out of mulch. Finish with a clear-water rinse on glass and fixtures to prevent mineral spots that steal attention from the overall clean.
Timing that fits neighborhood life
Spring removes winter film before pollen spikes; fall resets surfaces before cooler, damp weeks. Choose a mild, dry window so siding dries streak-free and gutter faces set clean. If you’re hosting, schedule at least a day ahead for touch-ups and for concrete to cure fully.
What a professional visit should include
Expect a written scope, plant-safe chemistries, stain-specific pre-treatments, surface cleaners for uniformity, careful threshold work, and a final walkthrough. You should see bright gutter faces, even siding color, safer traction on steps, and tidy edges along the curb.
Ready to make your Mallory Heights exterior look newly detailed?
Book Squeaky Clean of Memphis for expert pressure washing that protects paint, plants, and concrete. Keep the momentum with our next neighborhood guide: Southland Hills Weekend Prep: Driveway & Fence Pressure Washing.