Pressure Washing
Pressure washing is used to clean surfaces before painting a house and large exterior
surfaces in the house like the vinyl siding.It is important to make sure that surfaces you plan to clean will not be damaged by the pressure, i.e. the power of a pressure washer will strip off loose paint. Here are the common ways on how to use a pressure washer for home maintenance:
Wash your home's siding when the material is vinyl, metal and some types of masonry as this cannot be easily damaged by the pressure.
Preparing wood siding and trim for painting, by removing all loose paint.
Preparing wood decks and porches for a new coat of stain and/or sealer.
Cleaning composite decks, railings and stairs which don't have to be painted.
Cleaning outdoor furniture which is meant to get wet.
Cleaning your roof, especially when you've got moss and lichens growing there.
Why Use a Pressure Washer
There are pressure washers that operate by mixing detergent or chemicals into the water spray to help remove the dirt or living
creatures on building materials. While much of the hard work will be done by the pressure washer, there are instances where you will need to scrub mildew first, typically because it has been left too long (multiple years).
WHO: Do-It-Yourself or Hire a Pro?
Does it make sense to buy a pressure washer that you only use 1 or 2 times a year? You'll need room to store it (about the same size as a small lawn mower), you'll need to maintain the motor and you'll need to drain the water so it doesn't freeze over the winter.
It may be more economical, and decidedly easier, to hire a Home Professional to do the pressure washing.
Operating a Pressure Washer
There are lots of ways on how to operate a pressure washer and it takes time to learn like:
which tip to use for each application
how to maneuver an electric pressure washer with both garden hose and electrical cords attached
what is the right detergent and/or chemicals to get your home or deck clean.
You'll need to learn how close to hold the nozzle from the house or deck to get it clean without causing damage.
With decks, you need to learn to keep the nozzle moving in a uniform pattern to avoid streaks due to differing pressure.
Most important, you need to learn how to avoid directing water where it can cause hidden water damage. This requires working from the top down, as your roofing shingles and siding are designed to shed rain water. With vinyl siding you also don't want to point the wand towards the seams where the siding panels overlap.
When using a pressure washer, you should always wear safety glasses and keep the wand and water away from yourself, as well as electrical fixtures and wires around your home. Safety is key when doing any type of home maintenance and more so where water is involved.
by: Tina Gleisner
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