You think you’re taking good care of your home. But then the years fly by, and one morning you wake up and you think to yourself: “What happened to my beautiful home?”

Time happened to it. Time sneaks in dirt, mold, grime, soot, and other kinds of filth in the homes of even the tidiest of homeowners.

Clearly, that’s unacceptable. So you turn to the possible solution: power washing.

But then the questions come: Do we really need it? Can’t we just clean everything ourselves? And do we really need it right now? Or, if we decide to power wash, just exactly which parts of our home, or property, do we power wash?

Those are all good questions. And in today’s article, we’ll guide you through each one of them.

Where And What To Pressure Wash?

Well this one is easy. Where not to? Almost any exterior element of your property can be pressure washed. Doing it periodically will help it keep its luster, protect its durability, and help it look new years down the line. The following is a list of some of the most common damages and property elements in need of periodic power washing:

  • Walkways
  • Pavements
  • Sidewalks
  • Driveways
  • Walls
  • Brickwork
  • Sidings
  • Fencing
  • Masonry
  • Porches
  • Decks
  • Terraces
  • Patios
  • Swimming pools
  • Garage floors and garage doors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Roofs
  • Gutters
  • Windows
  • Graffiti
  • Chewing gum stains
  • Oil spills
  • Paint removal
  • Algae removal
  • Moss and mold removal


Pressure washing mold: Before and After

And so on and on. The list is nearly endless. People often try to do all this with their own power washing machine, only to find themselves caked in mud, or creating an even bigger mess than such as puddles of mud or dirt-splattered walls.

That’s why it’s always better to leave the power washing project in professional, experienced hands. Not finding your item on the list? Feel free to contact us and inquire about it.

When To Pressure Wash?

Wind. Rain. Snow. Scorching sun. Weeds. Dirt. Mold. Rust.

All of those elements and pollutants cause wide fluctuations of the temperature of the environment and damage the materials of your property. This, in turn, induces microscopic wear and tear in almost all of your property’s surfaces. From small cracks in your fences, to rusty gutters and the gradual crumbling of your driveway… your property will decay and lose its luster.

Needless to say, this can force you to invest in premature repairs and replacements that can be very costly, and oftentimes, pointless. Without good, regular cleaning of your property, the same thing will repeat itself in a few years.

Maintenance

One of the best reasons to power wash your home is simply for the purpose of maintenance. Pressure washing will remove mineral deposits, dirt, mold, and all other kinds of surface irritants that damage your property. This will protect your property from much undue damage, thereby prolonging its lifespan, and at the same time, making it look as good as new. It will also increase its value if you’re in the mind to sell it.

So, you should pressure wash every time you want to give your home a good, nice spring cleaning. From our experience, pressure washing your property once to two times a year is enough to ensure it doesn’t suffer long term damage.

Environmental Hazards

Another good timing to pressure wash your property is if you’re facing hazards on your property. These can be slippery oil stains, a rusted fence that you can cut yourself on, or the overgrowth of slippery mold, moss, and mildew on your pavements, patios, decks and so on.

Rest assured, a good, professional power washing team can remove all those hazards in less than an hour. And it won’t even cost you that much. Just give us a call and request a quote!

Selling Your Property

But there is yet another reason to power wash your property – wanting to sell it.

A professional pressure washing treatment can shave years off your home’s appearance, which will make for a great first impression for potential buyers.

So what should you do if you’re looking to sell? Well, there are several key areas you need to pay attention to.

First, you have to clean your windows. Any power washing service worth their salt will clean your windows and bring them to a crystalline shine. A house, or business, with clean, gleaming windows gives an impression of newness and cleanliness.

Next, you should power wash your walls or exterior surfaces such as fences. Regardless if you decide to repaint your walls or not, power washing them first will make them look newer, cleaner and brighter. Additionally, pressure washing can be used to remove old paint from walls, making the repainting job that much smoother and easier.

Then, cleaning your gutters is a must. Pressure washing can remove rust, dirt, soil, leaves, twigs, pebbles… You name it. Gutters can really accumulate all sorts of debris in them, which can impair their functionality. And a dysfunctional, clogged gutter can cause costly flooding damages to your property. Make no mistake, a potential buyer will pay close attention to the appearance and condition of your gutter and drainage system.

Finally, it’s crucial for your roof to look dapper. Discolorations, environmental damage, dirt and even flaky paint can really make an otherwise functional roof look very old, dangerous and worn out. But, a good power wash by a professional company can make your roof tile reclaim its original color, and shine like a beacon of neatness visible from afar.

It may surprise you, but giving your property a good, thorough power wash can increase its price by a good amount. If it looks much better, it will sell much better. If it looks old, unkempt and worn out, it won’t fetch you a good price. That’s just the reality of it. So if you’re looking to sell – invest in a power wash. It will pay off.

Why Use a Professional Pressure Washing Service?

Everyone deserves a fresh looking home, and pressure washing can give your personal castle a much-needed facelift. There are many arguments in favor of hiring a professional power washing service instead of trying to do it on your own. Let’s go through each of them.

Better Equipment

First, the equipment and the technology. Professional power washing companies use sophisticated power washing machines with a variety of interchangeable tips. These tips regulate the shape and the power of the water spray. Needless to say, these machines are some of the most expensive on the market and are not exactly affordable for casual personal use.

Professional Experience and Avoiding Property Damage

Which brings us to the second point, the training and the experience. In order to be able to use each tip for the right surface, or know the exact distance at which the water stream would clean the surface but not damage it – you need an experienced, professional team.

An inexperienced operator is more likely to apply the wrong water temperature, the wrong amount of pressure coming through the power washing machine, or simply stand too close to the treated surface. Needless to say, this can result in irreparable damages to your property. It’s one thing to crack a window, but digging holes in your driveway, patio or stripping the paint off your walls is a very costly mistake.

And you don’t want that.

An amateur power washing enthusiast can also cause damage to your garden, landscaping or plants. If the water stream is too hot, or passed over fragile plants, it will either burn them or slice right through them. This will not happen with a professional, disciplined pressure washing team, because they’re trained to pay attention to detail. They’re there to clean, not ruin your property.

It Takes Less Time

Next, consider the time and energy factor. Do you really want to spend days, or even weeks, trying to power wash your entire property? Sure, if you have all that free time and energy, this might not be a problem for you. But for the vast majority of people, it’s going to be a major, major hassle. A professional power washing team – like ACX Pressure Washing – can achieve the same and with a much greater attention to detail in a matter of hours.

Personal Safety

And the final and most important reason – your safety. Do you really want to risk getting burned by making a mistake? Or risk burning someone else, like a family member, or even your friends or neighbors? Oops!

Besides, power washing can also cause physical injuries as well, not just burns. If the pressure washing machine’s stream is capable of scraping paint off of walls, or removing rust like it’s nothing, imagine what it will do to your skin and fingers?

Yeah. Not a good sight. So unless you or your family are adrenaline junkies (we joke!), please hire a professional pressure washing service. You know what they say – better safe than sorry.

To Increase Your Property’s Value

As we said, this is one of the most popular reasons why people turn to pressure washing. And for a good reason – pressure washing is one of the most affordable things you can do to boost the value of your property. Depending on the area and the before/after difference made on the property, you could see an increase in your property’s value anywhere between 5% and 25%.

You’ll agree, that’s not negligible. To maximize the value of your property, we recommend that you power wash the property’s walkways and driveways, the property’s walls and windows, but most importantly – your property’s roofs. Of course, never forget to clean the gutters as well. With all the grime, dirt, and mold away, your property will look almost brand new, giving it a fresh price.

Remember, whether you’re using pressure washing to make your home a more pleasant place to live, or seeking to sell it and fetch a better price – you can’t lose either way. With power washing, it’s always win-win. So, you in? Call now and get a quote.