Power washing FAQ
12.20.2023

Things to Know Before You Power Wash Anything

Power washing is a great way to get the exterior of your commercial property clean. Whether it’s a hospital, a school, or an office building, power washing greatly benefits your property’s value and appearance. Before you schedule our power washing services, though, here are a few things to know.

What Is Power Washing?

Power washing is the use of high-pressure, hot water spray to clean dirt, grime, grease, mold, mildew and debris from surfaces. It’s mainly used for exterior cleaning, such as walkways and the outside walls of buildings. However, they can also be used in certain instances of interior deep-cleaning as well.

What Materials Can Be Power Washed?

Hot water pumped through a high pressure hose can remove dirt from a lot of things. However, it’s important to know that it can also cause damage if used on the wrong materials. The best materials to power wash are durable ones like concrete, vinyl siding, aluminum, and cement. Unstained, natural wood can also withstand power washing with no ill effects.

Parts of a Property to Power Wash

For commercial properties such as education institutions, or healthcare facilities, there are areas that you’ll want to have power washed. The exterior walls, sidewalks, driveways and parking lots, and stairs will look noticeably cleaner after power washing. Gutters are also a good candidate for power washing. This will flush out debris and rotting leaves so the gutters can more effectively catch and drain rainwater and melted snow.

Person powerwashing sidewalk

When to Power Wash

Power washing is best done in either spring or fall. When you power wash in spring, you are clearing off all of the grime that’s been caked on for months due to a lack of rain. It also washes away the pollen that starts giving every building a yellow hue. Meanwhile, fall is good for power washing because it prepares your building for winter. For example, it can wash away little debris in cracks that you can then seal. This prevents water from getting inside and freezing, which will make the crack bigger and potentially cause more serious damage later on.

The Benefits of Power Washing

When you power wash your building, you’re greatly improving the curb appeal of your property. Over time, things like dirt, lichen, mildew, mold, and other pollutants can stain your building. This leads to a grimy appearance that can be off-putting to visitors and clients. Power washing removes these stains and leaves behind a gleaming, welcoming facility and can increase the property’s value.

It’s especially helpful if your building has been vandalized, as power washing is the best way to remove graffiti. The spray paint stands no chance against the power of the pressurized water, and will be cleared away in no time.

Power Washing Should be Done By Professionals

The water that comes out of a pressure washing wand might look harmless, but don’t be fooled. That thin stream of water is hitting surfaces with up to 2,000 pounds of force! This means if used improperly, it could damage your property or even yourself.

This is why it’s better to leave power washing to the professionals. By employing commercial cleaners who have the training to properly use a pressure washer, you ensure the safety of your building, yourself, and others.

Power washing is the go-to cleaning service for building exteriors, and the results are undeniable. A beautiful exterior can really make a great first impression, and gleaming, clean walls are a great place to start. Contact us today to discuss whether power washing is right for your building.