Cleaning the outside of a home seems like a large task, but it can actually be fairly simple if you use the right tools and techniques. Using a garden hose is the best method if the house isn’t very dirty, or if your house is made out of brick, stucco, or delicate wood shingles. Pressure washing is the way to go if your house has difficult stains. Vinyl, wood siding, and hybrid materials can withstand pressure washing. No matter what method you choose, you should prepare your house before cleaning it.