A professional power washing business will be able to clean and restore a large range of surfaces and know what methods to use. It’s important to know what methods should be used to clean surfaces properly otherwise you can cause damage. The final result of any pressure washing project comes down to the skill of the company as well as how educated they are on surface types, how to treat stains, and whether they need high pressure washing or soft washing or power washing.
Here are some 10 common surfaces and material that can be washed by a power washer
Concrete Walkways, Sidewalks or Driveway
– These are made of concrete and are the toughest to clean. They’re very porous, easily absorbs and accumulate dirt, moss, soil, oil and other contaminants which leads to stains that cannot be easily removed by just brushing or water and pressure alone. Often heat and strong detergents may be needed
Brick Wall
– Power washing the brick will not only clean it but also protect it. Algae and other contaminants soak into the brick siding; which may eat away the mortar or grout. Leaving your brick uncleaned can cause severe damage that will require the need to replace rather than to power wash them clean and restore the appearance and integrity.
Natural Stone
– Carefully power washing natural stones can persevere its natural beauty from hard stones like granite and marble to soft stones like limestone. This has a large range of applications and types. How the stone surface is built also affects the approach of cleaning it. As you may know, these surfaces aren’t just beautiful, they also are very expensive to replace. So having a company who is trained and knows how to clean these surfaces is very important.
Wood or Deck
– Pressure or power washing can literally take the stain right out. But not all decks are made from hardwood or composite. Misuse of a power washer can result in damaged wood, once it has been damaged, other issues such as chipping, sun damage, and mold staining can arise along with the need to replace parts or all of your deck. Also, for composite decks you may want to check the terms of your deck’s warranty before having a power washing company clean them to ensure their methods aren’t going to void the warranty. Water, hot water, and pressure aren’t the correct way to clean decks. So make sure the business you hire knows this.
Stucco
– Stucco can be cleaned with soft-washing methods that employs the use of specialized cleaners and eco-friendly detergents. The material’s fragility and tendency to crumble makes power cleaning technique an important part of stucco maintenance.
Vinyl and Aluminum
– Power washing a vinyl and aluminum is much quicker than hand scrubbing. If the siding is made of vinyl or aluminum, using too high of a setting pressure washing can dent, remove paint, scar the surface or even disturb oxidation resulting in the need to restore or replace your siding. Make sure to use proper technique or leave it to the professionals.
Outdoor Furniture
– Outdoor furniture can be found with other materials such as like metal, wood, wicker or fabric or even grass. Outdoor furniture accumulates dust and organic growth which stick to it and causes people to avoid sitting on chairs or using tables or ruin clothing. A careful washing of these materials using a lower pressure washing or soft washing setting will clean and protect these items without causing damage.
Painted Surfaces
– Depending on the material if the paint will strip off or not, an expert power washer is needed to ensure it would be clean without chipping off or stripping off the paint. Also, some paints such as Sherwin Williams organic paints are known to have issues with some detergents and will change the color of your home. Unfortunately for some, this is found out after it occurs due to test spots not being provided.
With Michigan Power Washing Pros, you will experience professional pressure washing services and great customer service. We can restore the beauty of your home or business, from bricks to driveways and all siding types and even roofs. Contact us today to have your home or commercial business professionally cleaned to boost curb appeal and make the most of your outdoor living spaces. Find out more about our pressure washing and soft washing services or schedule your service by contacting us today.
