FAQ Frequently asked questions
When getting ready to use a pressure washer, here are the three main factors:
1. Like any machine, read the manufacturer’s manual before hand to ensure safety for both you and your equipment. This will show you how to turn your pressure washer on and basic maintenance keep ups.
2. Always remember to use protective gear since when cleaning driveways, cleaning fences, cleaning houses, or soft washing since there can be a lot of chemical and debris overspray!
3. Make sure to be careful when pressure washing or soft washing since too much pressure can damage surfaces and not using the appropriate chemicals can either damage or not fully clean the job!
The best way to eliminate risk and injury is to hire a professional pressure washing company that has experience with these types of projects.
For concrete surfaces with minimal traffic, power washing might only be necessary once every 2 years. That being said, most professionals would recommend that you pressure wash your concrete at least once a year to maintain its composition.
Reasons to mainain a regular maintenance for your concrete are:
1. Maintaining the composition of your concrete. (grime and moss can start to decompose and soften concrete over time)
2. Safety! – Over time concrete with high exposure of moisture can generate moss and algae that can become slippery and dangerous for everyday traffic!
3. Curb appeal (both for residential and commercial it is always good to keep your property clean as you would anything else!)
There are several factors that will distinguish a great pressure washing company from all the others.
Main components are: quality of their work, online reviews, affordability, and initial customer interactions.
When deciding on a pressure washing company make sure they are certified and insured – good insurance goes a long way to protect you against any accidents or damages that may occur during a job.
Always ask possible contractors for itemized and detailed estimates specifying costs so that there are no surprise expenses.
Follow these steps and you will definitely find a pressure washing company that will fill all your needs and give you your best bang for your buck!
Yes, it is 100% safe to pressure wash siding as long as you let a professional do the job. It requires specialized equipment and special training to correctly and safety pressure wash a home.
Power washing siding can be beneficial for the life of your siding and paint. Soft washing siding will remove dirt, grime, moss, and other components that begin to cover your properties exterior. It is a great way to prep for a paint job and expose any imperfections that may require fixing!
Power washing is the use of highly pressurized hot water (140 F) to melt and remove oil and grease stains.
Pressure washing is the use of unheated tap water, this is mainly used for concrete maintenance and soft washing.
If you are considering pressure washing a driveway is an in-depth task that often requires many hours of work. A professional in the field with high levels of skill in this area would be able to complete it quicker, but even they may take hours depending on the size. It’s difficult to put a specific time frame on it since there are so many factors that can affect time, such as water pressure, hose nozzle settings, weather conditions, stain intensity and driveway material type. If you decide to do this project yourself (which we don’t recommend because it could damage your asphalt or concrete for example), plan on spending at least three or four hours of thorough working before moving onto another section of the driveway. And don’t forget about pressure washing safety.
Soft washing is the use of lower pressure water with specialized chemicals specifically used to clean surfaces.
This is mainly used for the cleaning of exterior of homes, cleaning a painted deck, cleaning fences, and cleaning metal or aluminum.
Soft washing is also better for homes since it will cover all areas of a house and will protect paint and siding.
You will know it is time to soft wash your home when you begin to see build up of algae or mildew on the exterior of your house.
This is a maintenance service that is recommended to be done by a professional every year or so.
Soft washing is used to clean areas that are hard to get to with pressure or would be damaged if used with pressure.
You will know it is time to soft wash your home when you begin to see build up of algae or mildew on the exterior of your house.
This is a maintenance service that is recommended to be done by a professional every year or so.
Soft washing is used to clean areas that are hard to get to with pressure or would be damaged if used with pressure.
Yes! Pressure washing decks is a great way to bring back a fresh look to your backyard.
Power washing your deck will remove grease, dirt, and mildew that may have built up over time.
