Power washing is a great way to make your home or business look like new. It's also an easy way to keep your property looking great for years to come. But before you start spraying water, here are some power washing tips that will help make sure you don't damage your walls, driveway, or other surfaces:
Use low-pressure water for siding.
The key to power washing siding is to use a low-pressure, high-volume water stream. While you want to be sure that all dirt and debris are removed from your siding, it's important not to use too much pressure. If you use too much pressure, you can damage your siding.
Use a soft brush before power washing and be sure there is no standing water on the surface of your siding before using high pressure. A wet surface acts as a magnet for dirt particles in the air, which will scratch your home's finish if they land on it while being washed away by the powerful spray of water from your hose.
Keep water out of outlets and windows.
The first thing you should do is turn off the water. This will prevent any damage caused by the pressure of your hose, which could cause leaks or breakages down the line. You’ll also want to make sure that no one is around when you are doing this, as they may get injured if there is a flood.
Once everything has been turned off, it's time to start cleaning! If there are outlets in areas where people spend lots of time such as bathrooms and kitchen cabinets then these should be covered with towels so that they don't get wet while using them (and then forget about them). Windows should also be covered with towels so that no glass gets broken when washing away dirt from outside walls onto inside ones; however if this isn't possible then try covering them with plastic sheeting instead since it'll still provide some protection against falling debris during heavy rains or thunderstorms which tend not only damage property but also endanger lives due illness caused by exposure directly through open windows without proper ventilation systems installed beforehand."
Wear a dust mask.
Wear a dust mask: Dust masks are cheap and readily available, so there’s really no excuse to not wear one when power washing. Besides protecting your lungs from the tiny specks of dirt that get kicked up while washing, they also protect you from splashes of water since they act as a barrier between your mouth and nose. This is especially important if you have asthma or any other respiratory conditions.
Goggles: It’s surprisingly easy to get water in your eyes while power washing, so goggles are an absolute must-have when it comes to safety gear. If you already wear glasses or sunglasses around the house then these can double as protection for your eyes during this process as well.
Gloves: Wear gloves whenever you touch anything wet—whether it be from cleaning debris off of surfaces or just holding onto one of those long poles that people use when they wash their cars with buckets rather than hoses (though we highly recommend hosing). Gloves protect against cuts and abrasions plus keep germs at bay too!
Ear protection: It may seem like overkill to wear ear protection while using any kind of hose-based equipment but trust us on this one—it’s worth it! Even if you don't have sensitive hearing, standing close enough for drops of water coming out at high pressure could still cause some discomfort which would only become more pronounced over time thanks to constant exposure; if someone walks by wearing loud music then suddenly those drops will feel even louder due solely because now everything else has been drowned out too!
Use the right tip for the job.
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Use the right tip for the job. The best power washer tips are those that are appropriate for the surface you're cleaning and your intended use. If you're cleaning a home or business, make sure to choose a high quality power washer that has the right attachments (tips) available from your local hardware store.
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Use a tip that is appropriate for the surface you are cleaning. If you're cleaning concrete with water pressure and nothing else, there will be little difference between tips. However, if you plan on using soap or chemical cleaners as well as water pressure, then choosing an appropriate tip is important because it will help reduce damage caused by chemicals being released onto surfaces during washing while also reducing corrosion of metals such as aluminum siding when they come in contact with bleach-based cleaners near their edges where corrosion is most likely to occur due to moisture trapped between two pieces where they meet up against each other like siding panels do when installed together at corners where two pieces meet up together without overlapping into each other's surface area (i.e., cornering).
Clean concrete with a half-and-half mixture of bleach and water.
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Clean concrete with a half-and-half mixture of bleach and water.
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Make sure to mix it up in a bucket, not on the concrete itself!
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Spray it on the cement, let it sit for 30 minutes, then rinse it off with water.
Remove oil spots on concrete by mixing up a paste of baking soda, oxygen bleach and warm water.
To remove oil spots on concrete, mix together baking soda and oxygen bleach with warm water. Let the mixture sit on the spot for 30 minutes before scrubbing it with a brush and rinsing off with water. Repeat as necessary until you've removed all of the stain.
Be careful when power washing wooden decks.
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When washing a wooden deck, don't use a high pressure setting.
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Don't use a long hose.
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Don't use a wide spray pattern.
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Don't wash with hot water if you can avoid it (hot water will cause the wood to expand and contract more than cold water).
Power washing can help you get the job done quickly, but there are some tips to keep in mind to do it better.
Power washing is a great way to get the job done quickly, but it can also be dangerous and expensive. To avoid these pitfalls, follow these tips:
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Use caution. Power washing can cause damage to your property if you're not careful. Consider power washing only if the surface is made of something that can withstand pressure without denting or scratching (such as wood). If you have siding or a roof made of metal, make sure any windows are closed so water doesn't get inside them and cause damage.
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Get professional help if needed. If power washing your house isn't something that feels comfortable for you or if there are any areas where disaster could occur (like around window frames), consider hiring a professional who knows what they're doing with this tricky task before trying it yourself!
The Pressure Guys, LLC is a company dedicated to providing high-quality pressure washing services in Orlando. We offer our power washing Orlando services to residential and commercial customers throughout the area, including Winter Park, Windermere and Maitland.
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