Protecting the lake while you clean
Wash water on a waterfront property needs more thought than on an inland lot. Soap, dirt and algae should not simply run into the lake. Our general approach:
- Use cleaners that suit the surface and are applied sparingly.
- Direct runoff to lawns and landscaping rather than the shoreline.
- Keep chemicals away from docks, seawalls and open water.
- Rinse plants before and after a soft wash.
If a section of the property drains straight to the water, we say so and discuss ways to limit what reaches the lake.
Ask any company you hire how it handles runoff near water before you agree to a date.





