NC pollen is a real thing every spring. One week your house looks fine. The next week your porch rails feel gritty, the patio turns yellow, and your siding looks dull.
Around Raleigh and Wake County, pollen doesn’t just blow off. Our humidity and light spring rain turn it into a film that sticks to vinyl, painted trim, brick steps, and concrete. If you’ve got tree cover like you see in Five Points or around North Hills, it builds even faster.
What works (and what causes damage)
What doesn’t work: cranking up the pressure and getting too close. That’s how concrete gets etched and wood gets fuzzy.
What works: a controlled rinse plus soft washing where the pollen has bonded. For patios and walkways, it’s about the right pressure and even coverage so you don’t leave stripes.
When to clean for the best payoff
In the Triangle, the sweet spot is when pollen has been heavy for a few weeks and you’re about to use the outdoor space more. Too early and it reloads immediately. Too late and it starts collecting grime and mildew spots on the shady side.
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