Black Algae Gone Before the CFO Arrived

A grocery store in Louisiana—part of a national chain. The humid Southern climate had taken its toll on the building exterior. Corporate executives were scheduled for a visit, and the building needed to look its best.

Black algae had spread across the side of the building—a common problem in the South due to humidity and sun exposure. The building looked neglected and unprofessional. Higher-ups from the C-suite were coming by for an inspection.

The problem: CFOs don’t give you two weeks notice. The facilities team was told the executives would arrive the next day. There was no time for traditional scheduling or equipment rental. The building had to be cleaned that same day.

We dispatched a team from Shreveport to Metairie. The call came in around noon. Our crew was on site by 3 PM and finished by 7-8 PM the same day.

We used water-fed poles and a soft wash technique instead of expensive lifts—cutting costs significantly without sacrificing quality. All algae was removed. The building looked brand new when the executives arrived the next morning.

• Building cleaned same day—call at noon, done by evening
• Used poles instead of lifts to reduce costs
• Soft wash technique preserved building materials
• All black algae completely removed
• Awarded the entire state of Louisiana for building cleaning

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