The process of pressure washing can improve the outdoor appearance of your home and help keep it free of mold and debris. Knowing the best time to pressure wash and what products are best to use, ensures that your home gets the best cleaning possible. While it may not seem important, there are specific parameters that need to be met and other precautions that need to be taken before planning to pressure wash.
Having a professional pressure wash team come to your home will make sure you have a positive experience with amazing results. Here are some things to consider before scheduling a power wash appointment.
1- Why Pressure Wash Your Home?
Routine house washing helps to preserve your home’s exterior. The skilled team at True Clean Power Wash & Seal will provide your home and household with several benefits. Mold and mildew growing on your home can create health problems for those in your home. Not only can it worsen allergies and asthma but can also permanently damage your home if not treated properly.
Proper washing helps to ensure that your home looks and feels clean at all times. We want to help make your home safe and function properly for many years. We’ll give your house the special care and treatment that we would give to our own homes. Your house can withstand a lot, but the weather and outside forces can eventually lead to damage.
Pressure washing your home can also improve sustainability. We use eco-friendly and sustainable methods to reuse runoff water and clean your home without adding harmful chemicals to the environment.
2- Research Your Siding
Before you even consider pressure washing your house, you should consult your home’s manufacturer about your siding. Some types are more delicate than others and sometimes require less pressure or gentle cleaners. Knowing this beforehand will keep you from damaging your home if your choose to pressure wash yourself, or you can let the professionals know before they come to your home.
If your home is covered with stone or brick you may think that this does not apply to you, but you should take care when pressure washing any surface. The wrong setting or cleaner can damage or dislodge material.
3- Temperature
Consider the temperature before starting a pressure washing job. The temperature should be between 50-80 degrees Fahrenheit when you wash. When it is too cold, the water can freeze on contact which can cause damage to your home.
Too hot can cause cleaners to evaporate too quickly, making its cleaning power less effective.
4- Weather Conditions
You also will not want to pressure wash during major storms or when there is lightning present. The prime time to pressure wash is on a sunny day with minimal cloud coverage. If you need to pressure wash in the winter months, you will want to de-ice your exterior surfaces to prevent slips and falls while washing. Clean your house of snow and ice especially in the roof and gutters.
Chemicals can be weakened by cold weather, so make sure to use extra if washing in the winter.
5- Spring Or Fall
A common question about pressure washing is whether spring or fall is better for pressure washing. You can find a time to pressure wash in both the fall and the spring, but summer and spring are the best days because of the mild weather and longer days or sunshine.
It is recommended that you wash your house once a year between March and November except during extreme temperatures.
Why Hire A Professional?
Pressure washing when done right, should only be done once a year on your home. DIY pressure washing can be dangerous and damage your property if done wrong. If you lack the experience and training to do it correctly. People can be injured by pressure washing and doing it yourself can actually be more time consuming than hiring a professional.
Hiring a professional ensures that you get the best results fast. We will be able to get those hard to reach places and use the right equipment to keep your home from being slippery.
Working With True Clean Power Wash & Seal
At True Clean we understand that no two homes are the same. Our projects cater to the specific home and we will work closely with you to determine the best services needed for your home.
Our experts have been doing this for a long time and understand the in’s and out’s of pressure washing. This ensures that all of our customers have the best experience and that every home is cleaned. We cover it all from the roof to the ground, no dirt, debris or mold will be left behind when we are finished.
Our customer’s time is valuable, which is why we recommend bundling multiple services during a single visit. Less time will be spent scheduling, and less stress will go into maintaining an attractive and maintenance-free exterior. Contact us today to service your home in Charlotte, NC.
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