Find out if power washing is really the best solution for your property.
When you notice that the outside of your Chico, California property is looking a little worse for wear, your first instinct may be to hire a power washing company, or you may want to pressure wash your exterior surfaces. However, although power washing might appear to be a highly efficient and effective way to clean your property, it can actually cause more harm than good.
The first thing that you should know about power washing is that it doesn’t necessarily wash your exterior surfaces. Instead, the strong water pressure simply blasts dirt and debris away without actually cleaning or sanitizing the underlying materials. This makes it easier for organic contaminants, such as mold, algae, and mildew, to regrow quickly.
Secondly, power washing can dent more delicate materials, strip paint away from siding, and force water into small crevices of your property, which can lead to extensive structural issues over time. For example, power washing a brick structure can cause water to seep in, weakening the mortar holding the bricks in place.
Thirdly, power washing can be a potentially dangerous job to tackle on your own. Without the proper expertise or safety gear, power washing equipment can cause serious injuries to you or other people on your property.
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Exterior House Cleaning
Exterior Commercial Cleaning
Soft Washing
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FAQs About Power Washing
While power washing is often the first thought when your home’s exterior looks worn and dingy, it’s not the best option. In fact, it has quite a few limitations you might not be aware of. First, it’s not appropriate for a wide range of surfaces that could be damaged by high-pressure water. Second, power washing isn’t always the greatest choice for mold, algae, or mildew, as it may just remove surface growth without addressing underlying spores. In these cases, soft washing—a low-pressure technique that uses specialized cleaning solutions—is frequently a gentler, more thorough solution. Keep reading to see how we answer the most common questions we get about power washing.
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What's the difference between power and soft washing?
Power washing uses high-pressure water to clean solid surfaces like concrete and brick, whereas soft washing cleans those same surfaces—and more—using low-pressure water and cleaning solutions.
Can power washing damage surfaces?
Why is soft washing more beneficial for my home?
Is soft washing environmentally friendly?
Why Choose Pristine Safe Roof and Exterior Cleaning?
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Our cleaning process protects your exterior surfaces and landscaping.
