Gutter Brightening & Zebra-Striping Removal
Dirty, stained gutters are one of the first things people notice on a house. What many call “zebra stripes” or “tiger stripes” are dark streaks that form over time and make a home look aged, neglected, or less cared for. Our Gutter Brightening service removes those stains safely and restores your gutters to a clean, fresh appearance.
What Are Zebra or Tiger Stripes
These are dark vertical stains on gutters, often caused by oxidation of the metal (especially anodized aluminum) combined with runoff from roof shingles, air pollutants, and organic material.
Normal gutters washing or house wash surfactants often clean most dirt, mildew, algae etc. but leave behind these bonded streaks.
How Our Gutter Brightening Process Works
Inspection & Assessment
We examine the gutter material, height, amount of striping, amount of surrounding debris or shading, and overall condition.Pre-treat & Protect
Surrounding plants, siding, and other surfaces are protected. We pre-wet surfaces if needed to prevent damage or staining runoff.Apply Brightening Solution
We use a specialized oxidation removal or striping removal solution designed to break the bond between the stain and the gutter surface.Dwell Time & Gentle Agitation
Allow the solution to soak for a few minutes. We scrub or brush gently as needed to work the cleaner into the stained areas.Rinse or Finish Treatment
After treatment and scrubbing we rinse off residues, or wipe away excess, ensuring the gutter surface is clean and streak-free.Final Inspection & Optional Preventive Suggestions
We check that striping is removed as much as possible, clean under the gutters, and may suggest trimming overhangs, installing zinc/copper strips, or scheduling regular brightening to maintain appearance.
Benefits You Will See
Gutters look like new again clean and bright instead of dull and striped
Improved curb appeal boosts how your home presents to neighbors visitors or potential buyers
Stains that resist normal house wash are removed restoring full value of clean gutter surfaces
You may avoid costs of repainting or replacing gutters due only to appearance issues
Cleaner exterior overall since runoff from gutters will no longer leave streaks on siding or trim
What to Expect
Some heavy staining may require multiple applications or more dwell time
The color of your gutters will remain what it was originally; brightening restores original color rather than changing it
The job takes more effort and time than a standard house wash because of scrubbing and special solutions
Weather and material condition will affect how well striping lifts off
Why Hire Us
We use professional grade cleaning solutions safe for gutters and surrounding surfaces
Our technicians know how to treat anodized metal and oxidation without damaging paint finish
We protect your plants, siding, windows when applying brightening treatment
Transparent pricing we can tell you up front what extra striping removal will cost
We follow up with maintenance suggestions so brightening lasts
If you are ready to remove those unsightly stripes from your gutters and restore the clean fresh look of your home’s exterior contact us today for a free quote. Let us make your gutters shine again.
