Top 4 Common Power Washing Mistakes

1. Patience
2. Pressure 
3. Detergent
4. Risk v Reward

Often thought of as an easy do-it-yourself chore, power washing can be much harder than you think. One false move and you can quickly destroy some extremely important parts of your home. However, routine power washing should be at the top of your list of to-do’s. This is because failing to clean your home’s roof and siding will result in damage from dirt, algae and even MOLD. Say goodbye to that beautiful curb appeal, well unless you routinely have your home cleaned. Keep reading before you make one of these common power washing mistakes. 

The most important part of cleaning any part of your home with a power washer is patience. You must stay calm and trust the process. You are already starting off on a good foot by doing some research. By avoiding these common power washing mistakes, you will be well on your way to returning your home to picture perfect. So let’s take a look at these 4 common power washing mistakes and how to avoid them.

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PATIENCE

Just like any DIY project, power washing requires patience. You must trust the process. If you move too fast there is a very good chance you will miss areas. Also, you will fail to clean areas thoroughly. By focusing on patience and avoiding those frustration feelings, you will achieve the squeaky clean results you see in our beautiful before and after photos. Therefore you must remind yourself to step back, take a deep breath and move slow.

PRESSURE

We are going to talk about two different kinds of pressure, the first being water. Water pressure is hands down the most common mistake DIY power washers make. Based on the name you would assume that the water pressure is what cleans the surface but this often is not the case. In almost all of our services we use a combination of a cleaning detergent and low water pressure. This ensures we achieve that beautiful clean result while also preventing damage to the surface. Most surfaces including shingles, siding, wood and even concrete can be damaged by high water pressure. 

The second type of pressure is the kind you put in yourself. The first time you power wash there will be some nervousness, and that’s normal. You spent a lot of money on your home and the last thing you want to do is damage it. In fact, that is the very reason you are power washing in the first place, to prevent damage. Remember the first common mistake, patience. Take your time, move slow and ensure you use the proper water pressure. That leads me to the next mistake…

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DETERGENT

Do you shower with just water? Or do you clean the dishes without soap? How bout your laundry, do you use detergent? You get the point, USE CLEANING DETERGENT. Like I previously mentioned, water alone will not provide a through cleaning. Although we use a proprietary detergent, they sell power washing detergents with the most common ingredient being bleach. You spent all this time doing research and preparing for the cleaning, do it right and use a cleaning detergent! Refer to your specific power washer for instructions on using the detergent. 

RISK v REWARD

You may think that using a pressure washer is no big deal. You watched a couple videos and read a couple articles so now you are an expert. False. The biggest mistake that people make is working outside of their abilities. There is nothing wrong with not being comfortable power washing on your own. In fact, it is noble to be able to identify the things you probably shouldn’t do. And this decision will actually prevent all of these common mistakes. So you may be wondering how to clean your home without a power washer. The answer is simple, call your local power washing experts. If you live in Monmouth County, NJ then you are in the right place. Reach out now for a Free Estimate, 100% Money Back Guarantee and a Referral Rewards Program where you can earn $75 for every single referral.  

POWER WASHING MISTAKES

Properly maintaining the exterior of your home is an essential part of being a homeowner. Just think, you clean the inside of your home all the time, but what about the outside? By avoiding these common power washing mistakes you will be well on your way to a clean home, inside and out.

Alright, so you know the most common power washing mistakes. Now it’s time to learn about the How Often You Should Power Wash Your House.