Homeowners need to be extremely careful when pressure washing their homes. There are a few key tips that will help them avoid any damage to their home.
When done correctly, pressure washing can remove dirt, mildew, and other build-ups from the exterior of your home. It can also brighten up your siding, walkways, and other surfaces. But if you’re not careful, you can cause serious damage to your home.
Here are some tips to pressure wash your home safely:
1. Use the right equipment
If you’re going to pressure wash your home, you need to use the right equipment. Pressure washers come in a variety of sizes and with different pressure settings. Make sure you choose a pressure washer that’s powerful enough to do the job, but not so powerful that it could damage your home while you are chilling on your kivik sofa.
2. Don’t use too much pressure
Even if you have the right equipment, you can still damage your home if you use too much pressure. When pressure washing, start with the lowest setting and only increase the pressure if necessary.
3. Be careful around windows
Windows are one of the most vulnerable parts of your home when pressure washing. Be very careful when pressure washing around windows, and avoid using too much pressure or holding the wand too close to the glass.
4. Protect your plants
If you have any plants or flowers near your home, make sure to protect them before pressure washing. Pressure washing can easily damage delicate plants, so it’s important to take precautions, this also gives security to your flooring.
5. Hold the Wand at the Right Angle
Another important tip is to hold the wand at the right angle. When you’re pressure washing, you should hold the wand at a 45-degree angle. This will help avoid any damage to your siding or paint. If you hold the wand too close to the surface, you could strip away paint or damage the siding. And if you hold it too far away, you won’t be able to effectively remove dirt and grime.
6. Use the Right Nozzle Tip
The type of nozzle tip you use will also affect the outcome of your pressure washing. There are different nozzle tips for different surfaces. For example, if you’re pressure washing your deck, you should use a wide-angle nozzle tip. This will help avoid any damage to the wood. But if you’re pressure washing siding, you should use a narrower nozzle tip. This will help remove dirt and grime without damaging the siding.
7. Move the Wand in a Slow, Even Motion
When you’re pressure washing, it’s important to move the wand in a slow, even motion. This will help avoid any streaks or lines on your home. If you move the wand too quickly, you could miss areas or create streaks. And if you move it too slowly, you won’t be able to remove all the dirt and grime.
8. Know when to call a professional
Sometimes it’s best to leave pressure washing to the professionals. If you’re not confident in your ability to pressure wash your home safely, it’s better to call a professional than to risk damaging your home.
Pressure washing your home can be a great way to keep it clean and improve its curb appeal. But it’s important to be safe when pressure washing or you could end up causing serious damage to your home. Following these tips will help you pressure wash your home safely and avoid any costly repairs.
About Cleanpass
Cleanpass Services is a family-owned and operated business ideally located on the Central Coast (NSW), midway between Sydney and the Newcastle Hunter Region.
We offer an extensive range of premium services which include hot water pressure cleaning as well as soft washing to personal and professional clients across the entire NSW Region.
