Going for power washing annually or semi-annually will help lessen the number of harmful bacteria around your home.
You’ve noticed mold and dirt on your home’s exterior is diminishing its value and curb appeal and have finally decided it is time to have it cleaned up! Before you make that trip to Home Depot and purchase a pressure washer to begin your “do it yourself” project, there are a couple of very important factors you should know and consider.
Power Washing or Pressure Washing?
Although power washing and pressure washing are viewed as the same, very few people are aware of the differences. Power washing and pressure washing are both a process in which dirt, mud, mildew, and mold are removed from a surface using heavy machinery to blast water at high pressures. However, power washing uses heated or hot temperature water. The heat of the water aids in effectively breaking down hardened contaminated material from your property’s surface.
Pressure washing, on the other hand, uses water at a normal temperature. The effectiveness of pressure washing solely depends on the force and speed at which the water is being released. Pressure washing and power washing have the same water release velocity and can be dangerous and damage property if handled by untrained individuals.
Dangers of Power Washing and Pressure Washing
Most home residents are under the impression that pressure washing is as easy as spraying water across your driveway like you would with your thumb over your hose. What most do not know is the unexpected high velocity in which the water is released by pressure washers and power washers can cause damage to your property.For example, it is not recommended for an untrained individual to use a pressure washer or power washer on the roof. The kickback, which is a result of water being released at a high pressure, can cause your ladder to fall back, along with you. Be advised that the wrong pressure level can also shorten your roof’s lifespan, which can cause a major dent in your wallet prematurely.
Pressure and power washing your roof can clean off more than dirt, mold, and mildew. Many homeowners across the region have stripped the granules from their roof’s asphalt shingles. If your roof shingles are made of plastic or metal, you could dent them. With 10 years of experience, HomeForce professionals are trained and knowledgeable on the appropriate pressure levels to use, or not use at all, on your roof. You don’t and you’re not expected to. We highly recommended you leave the exterior maintenance of your property to HomeForce’s professional team as your roof is not the only area of your exterior property at risk. You might not see the damage you caused , but it will eventually show down the line, without fully understanding that the pressure washing may have attributed to the premature replacement.
Benefits of Power Washing and Pressure Washing
Do not get the wrong impression, pressure washing and power washing are extremely beneficial for your home if handled by trained professionals. Having your home power washed annually or semi-annually will help lessen the amount of harmful bacteria around your home as it rids and eliminates contaminated dirt, grime, mildew, and fungi. It leaves your property’s exterior environment looking clean and aids in preventing illness for you, your family, and your pet(s).
In addition, pressure and power washing, using the appropriate pressure, will prevent the accumulated mildew and grime from breaking down and rotting your property. Exterior areas and properties such as your sidings, fence, garage door, driveway, deck, outdoor furniture, swimming pool, and decorative statues will last longer if you invest in maintaining them.
We highly recommend pressure washing and power washing for the exterior of your home as it comes with tremendous benefits and maintains the value and appearance of your property. However, we do not recommend utilizing the pressure/power washer’s heavy equipment that can be damaging to your property when mishandled or poorly operated. Save your time and the risks and choose HomeForce’s team of professionals as the guaranteed option to get your property’s exterior clean. Be it in Abbotsford, Langley, or Chilliwack, HomeForce is ready to provide you with quality home maintenance services with maximum satisfaction. Not only will your property look clean and safe, it’ll also maintain its value. A maintained home is a valuable home, invest in the outer appearance of your home always.