Effective power washing for home and business
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Unclear on what power washing is? Power washing is the process of cleaning surfaces with pressurized water to remove dirt, algae, and other impurities. The powerful devices that make it possible to clean these surfaces are referred to as either a power washer or pressure washer. The terms “pressure washing” or “power washing” are essentially interchangeable.
Power washing (or pressure washing) is a quicker, more efficient method of cleaning an outside surface than hand scrubbing. Power washers take care of common impurities including dirt, grime, algae, mold, and mildew on the surface. Through this process, everything is rinsed away using a safe yet adequate amount of pressure.
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Power Washing For Any Need
- Office Buildings
- Restaurants
- Dining Patios
- Store Fronts
- Shopping Centers
- Strip Malls
- Convenient Stores
- Service Stations
- Apartment Complexes
- Condominium Complexes
- Play places
- Gas Stations
- Rooftops
- Graffiti Cleaning
- Schools
- Religious Buildings
- City Office Buildings
- County Office Buildings
- State Office Buildings
- Parking Lots
- Parking Garages
- Walkways
- Sidewalks
- Stairs
- Gum Removal
- Graffiti Cleaning
- Equipment
- Storage Tanks
- Equipment
- Storage Areas
- Entrances
- Interior Floors
- Interior Walls
- Loading Docks
- Building Exteriors
- Parking Lots
- Parking Garages
- Employee Wash Areas
- Lunchrooms
- Patios
Why Power Washing?
Cleaning
Cleaning exteriors is a common use for power washing. Our team of American Fork power washing specialists know how to use our equipment for all sorts of cleaning needs.
One common example is the cleaning of Concrete. Using more pressure is necessary when walking on concrete because it is a tough, porous surface. Due to the porous nature of concrete, impurities must be flushed out with a lot of pressure since they soak into the concrete’s inconsistent surface.
For more delicate surfaces, we recommend a soft wash. A soft wash relies on cleaners and a soft bristle brush to get rid of the dirtier regions while using less water pressure. This is an ideal approach for cleaning siding, windows, vehicles and other sensitive surfaces.
Painting Prep
When getting ready to paint or reseal your deck or fence, pressure washing is an effective way to go. Pressure washing can remove a lot of loose paint and sunspots with the right amount of pressure. Having said that, applying too much pressure to a deck can be disastrous, therefore it’s essential to have the expertise and experience necessary to locate the sweet spot.
What Not to Clean
There are some surfaces that should not be cleaned by power washing. We will help to make sure you don’t accidentally ruin surfaces such as these;
Mortar
Pressure washing can harm aged mortar and weathered brick walls because it can remove granules and other loose particles, further damaging your surface. Use a softer cleaning technique to remove algae, grime, and debris from these surfaces rather than power washing old mortar and loose bricks.
AC Units
Your air conditioner’s delicate metal fins could be ruined by pressure washing, which would impede the airflow. Additionally, by doing this, water may seep into the AC unit and disrupt the electrical system. When pressure washing the house, stay away from your air conditioning units.
Gutters
To avoid damaging your fascia and possibly even causing your gutters to come loose from the structure of your home, avoid using high pressure to clean your gutters. Use a yard hose and a cheap plumbing snake to quickly clean these, or ask a local expert about gutter cleaning services.
Stained Wood
It’s advisable to stay away from wooden furnishings and surfaces that have been stained. These surfaces need to be handled carefully and with a particular, soft-touch approach that is kinder to the surface because the pressure and heat of the power washer might rip the stain off of them. This of course does not necessarily apply if your goal is to remove old stain or paint for a new, fresh look.
Asphalt Shingles
Your roof’s asphalt shingles shouldn’t be carelessly pressure washed because doing so will destroy the protective granules. Additionally, the strain may cause your shingles to come off, resulting in repair troubles and perhaps even water damage. A skilled pressure washing specialist will be able to identify the parts of and around the roof that can be pressure washed safely and will also know the best ways to complete the task.