Pressure Wash Cleaning Tips
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- Since pressure washing requires a large amount of power behind the process, an inexperienced user can unintentionally cause a great deal of damage.
- In professional hands, however, power washing is an efficient, effective cleaning alternative, often saving money over more labor-intensive methods.
- This artice discusses the process of pressure washing
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General Tips
- You can power wash most surfaces in your residential exterior such as wood, granite and brick, but it is better to avoid less resilient surfaces like hardboard.
- Reputable manufacturers will include a list of recommended pressure washer chemicals with the equipment, so you can check which product is best for every surface of your home.
- Always Remember:
- Never use bleach, it could damage your power washer.
- Avoid spraying flowerbeds and shrubs
- Avoid light fixtures, windows and mailboxes.
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Washing high spots
- Sometimes you have everything in place to turn the pressure washer on the side of a house, when you realize that your wand isn't long enough to hit the house's high spots.
- To add to the embarrassment, you can't use a ladder. So what do you do? Most pressure washer operators use special "at the gun" nozzles that shoot the chemicals high up (where they belong).
- At rinsing time, you can reach higher surfaces with an 18-24 foot extension pole.
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Preparing your house for pressure washing
- It is always a good idea to make a checklist in order to ensure that you covered all the bases.
- Locate your exterior power outlet if you are using an electric pressure washer, and your outside water faucet.
- Close all windows and seal any small holes in the windowsills.
- Remove any shutters, this is a favorite place for spiders and wasps so you want to power wash really well underneath.
- Make a note of the location of outdoor lighting fixtures and mailboxes, as you won't want to spray those.
- As for personal gear goggles and wet weather outerwear are a good idea …you can bet on getting wet!
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Pressure Washing your home
- Before you start your pressure washer make sure that you have covered the steps related to house pressure washing preparation and safety.
- Also ensure that you are using a strong enough power washer. Honda powerwashers are a good option for a job of this size.
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Safety
- Pressure washing is time saving and convenient, and you can safely power wash your house by following a few basic steps.
- Before using a high pressure washer on your house take your time and become familiar with the power washing equipment.
- Test its operation on a small spot to see how it feels in your hand before you start the actual job.
- Never use a ladder because the kick of the pressure could knock you down.
- If your house has lead paint, check with the local health department to find out the best way to handle it.
- Make sure to cover all outdoor electric outlets and wear goggles to protect your eyes and face.
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Hot or cold water?
- Cold water pressure washers are commonly used for wood restoration and house washing.
- They work pretty well for the most part to clean surface dirt, as long as the weather is warm.
- Somthing to consider - cold water does not have much of an effect on more substantial types of gunk like oil, grease and soil
- These are less common culprits for making your home look dingy, unless you live on a very busy road.
- You should consult with your pressure washer company to find out whether they are using a hot water pressure washer or cold water pressure washer.
- They are the experts but be sure to explain your desired results.
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Avoiding wood damage
- Any pressures above 1000 psi can damage wood.
- High power pressure washing can cause splintering and raise Cain with the grain. ‘Raising the grain', as woodologists call it, happens when you turn up the pressure too high.
- The high-pressure stream of water washes away the softer “heartwood” from between the harder growth veins, leaving very ungrovy grooves.
- Experienced power washer operators can use higher pressures without gouging the wood by standing further away from the surface being cleaned.
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Checklist
- Stand at a safe distance of three to four feet from the surface you are going to clean and hold the spray horizontally.
- Start spraying from bottom to top, and rinse in the opposite direction, from top to bottom.
- Keep the nozzle moving to avoid gouging the surface if it stays long in once place.
- Work at an angle around windows and skip electric fixtures entirely.
- Avoid letting the detergent sit for more than ten minutes on the surface before rinsing.
- Remember to pressure wash gutters and siding areas!
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