Premier Venice Pressure Washing and Cleaning Services

The last thing you want after buying a property is letting it degrade to the point where its resale value doesn’t make it much of an investment at all.

Whether you have a business or a home, keeping your property clean and well maintained not only from the inside but also from the outside is incredibly impactful on your property’s resale value.

Pressure washing has the incredible ability to clean so that your property exterior looks as good as new…and a good-looking exterior is always good for business!

Keeping walls, sidewalks, and parking lots clean is not only for improved curbside appeal, it’s also a safety measure! When you hire pressure washers to maintain the cleanliness of your outdoor space, you are keeping your customers and staff safe from possible accidents and injuries caused by build up on your walkways and driveways.

Any good business prioritizes safety. Hiring professional pressure washers only helps keep your commercial property safe and welcoming to ensure customer satisfaction.

Pressure washing services is a great investment. Though they cost a bit more than other cleaning services, they are a lot more thorough, and are able to get rid of the toughest grime, molds, algae, and mildew which means your property will not require repair and will have longer gaps between maintenance checks.

Cleaning power varies between pressure washer models. Eliminate anything that might trip you up or catch the hoses, while electrical fixtures and outlets outside should be turned off, and plastic should be taped down to cover them. Trim back any plants that contact the exterior of the house before wetting and covering all the plants around. Lock any neighboring doors and windows.

Avoid getting cleaning solutions or water behind the exterior surface no matter what kind of house exterior you are cleaning. For some typical exteriors, below is some information on home pressure washing:

Brick and Mortar

Before you clean the house, brick-and-mortar fix any damaged joints and let the repairs dry for at least a week. Before applying detergent, thoroughly wet the brick with a soft, low-pressure spray of water. By doing this, the detergent will be prevented from penetrating the brick. Work the spray upward while keeping your distance from the surface.

After you’ve completed cleaning and the brick has dried, you could notice efflorescence, a powdery, white substance that is a salt residue that moisture has sucked out of the brick. Apply a dry wire brush to the efflorescence to remove it. Use water and a soft-bristled brush to get rid of any leftover residue.

Siding

Before pressure washing, repair or replace damaged siding. Avoid gaps like those around the door and window trim while using the spray. If the siding panels overlap, start at the top panel and move down to the panel it covers. Do not spray underneath the panel’s bottom margins.

Stucco

Before pressure washing, repair any chips and cracks in the surface and let them dry for at least a week. Hold the spray cannon or wand so that the spray strikes the stucco at a 45-degree angle in order to preserve the texture when cleaning the surface. Keep the nozzle away from the surface by at least 24 inches. Use a soft brush and a rust-removal solution to clear any copper or rust stains you see. Utilizing a garden hose and clear water, rinse the solution.

A pressure washer will do a better job of a deep cleaning than a chemical deck brightener when it comes to washing your wood deck in preparation for refinishing.

A pressure washer is a simple device that cleans very effectively using only water. However, if it’s not employed correctly, it might wreck your deck. This is a tool with enough strength to etch masonry yet delicate enough to wash siding in the right hands.

You risk extensively etching the wood and splintering the fibers if you use it with too much jet pressure, or position the tip too close to the deck’s surface. Before using the machine’s cleaning power on your deck, spend some time getting to know it.

The first steps in effectively power washing a deck are selecting the right power washer and operating it at the proper pressure level. Power washers can be harsh enough to remove a few cobwebs or powerful enough to slice into brick.

You will be best served by utilizing the lowest pressure level that is still functional when washing a hardwood deck. This is typically between 500 PSI and 600 PSI for soft timbers like cedar or pine. It may reach pressures of 1200 PSI to 1500 PSI for harder timbers.

Pick the appropriate tip to employ as well. Generally speaking, a fan tip or revolving tip, applied cautiously, will work best for cleaning wood. Always start the water pressure in a safe location, away from people and glass windows, and at least two feet from the wood deck. Then, gradually increase the distance from the deck to a range of roughly a foot to 18 inches. Never approach the deck closer than 12 inches, unless you’re using low pressure.

Keep in mind to start in a place that would be simple to fix or replace. Consider beginning with a stair tread, which is easier to replace than a whole deck board. Once you’re certain that the pressure is set correctly, start from the house and move outward while maintaining a constant distance and sweeping along the grain of the wood.

Before staining your freshly cleaned deck, you will need to sand it if the cleaning raised any soft wood fibers.