Top 4 DIY Pressure Washing Fails
In the world of DIY pressure washing, enthusiasm often meets a few real-world pitfalls that can lead to frustration and less-than-ideal outcomes. Understanding these common mistakes can save you time, effort, and potential damage to your property. Let's explore the top four DIY pressure washing fails and how to avoid them for successful, damage-free cleaning results.
First, it's important to realize that DIY stands for "Don't Injure Yourself" as well as "Do It Yourself." But if, despite the low cost of hiring a trained professional like Blue Line Power Washing LLC, you are determined to DIY your residential pressure washing here are a few of the mistakes that are most often encountered:
Lack Of Knowledge, Training, And Equipment
If you're in the market to buy or rent pressure washing equipment you may be in for a shock. Just google "pressure washing equipment" and you will get millions of results. You could be shopping for a while. Take into account that knowledge and practice count for a whole lot in pressure washing and you'll soon realize it's smarter and more economical to hire a professional.
Relying On Water Only
Some stains and blemishes require a little more help in the form of chemical assistance. Pre-treating and pre-soaking with cleaning solutions, chemical solvents, and natural mineral acids help to dissolve dirt and gunk and kill natural organisms like mold and fungus. This also reduces the amount of water used and so lessens the danger of water saturation which can itself lead to leaks and mold growth.
Cleaning Out Of Order
DIYers and less experienced pressure washers sometimes make the common mistake of cleaning out of order which often forces them to go back and re-clean certain surfaces. For instance, you clean your driveway, then your roof, and then everything from your roof falls on your newly cleaned driveway. Here is the most efficient cleaning order:
- Roof
- House
- Flat Grounded Surfaces
- Windows
Too Much Pressure
Professional pressure washers are well aware that too much water pressure can damage certain surfaces and that soft washing is the preferred cleaning method for house washing, roof cleaning, and storefront washing. Too much pressure can break windows, damage plants, and landscaping, strip paint, leave scars and etch marks on concrete and wood, and completely remove shingles and siding from structures.
Blue Line Power Washing LLC can help you avoid all of these DIY pitfalls, and we use only eco-friendly, biodegradable chemicals in our soft washing process. Avoid these top 4 DIY pressure washing fails: call Blue Line Power Washing LLC at 919-820-3351 and let the pros do the dirty work
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