Exterior House Washing. The exterior of the home is the most common thing that most people think about when someone mentions "pressure washing". That is because your home is where mold and mildew develops the quickest, and is the most visible from the street. Even "maintenance free" exteriors such as vinyl siding will develop mildew and algae every year or two.
Gutters. The black streaks that form on your gutters are a type of oil that rainwater leaches from your shingles. There is no way to prevent these streaks from forming, but you can slow the process down by keeping your home's gutters clean to minimize the amount of water that overflows to the outside. These oil streaks are very difficult to remove and the chemicals needed to remove them are not sold or available to the general public. Fortunately, a regular cleaning by a qualified power washing contractor will remove them quickly.
Driveways. Over a period of several years, your concrete driveway will fade from a bright white to a dingy black color. This darkening is a combination of mildew, auto exhaust, tire rubber, and grime. Consumer grade pressure washers will remove this build-up very effectively, although doing so is a slow and tedious job. Pressure washers used by those in the power washing business are capable of handling a much larger flow of water, therefore the cleaning can be done much quicker and usually with much better results. Cleaning your driveway has a dramatic effect on the curb appeal of your home and should be done every couple years.
Decks. Pressure washing wood without causing damage takes skill, experience, and the right equipment. The last place to learn how to use a pressure washer is on your wood deck. Professional deck cleaning and sealing is not cheap, but if you consider the years it adds to the life of your deck, it is a great value. Many homeowners who attempt to do this work themselves often damage their decks by using chlorine bleach, too much pressure, or by applying an inferior sealer which accelerates the wood to rot.
Pressure washing can be a fast and inexpensive way of improving the appearance and value of your property. Hydroblast Pressure Cleaning is a professional power washing contractor located in central Indiana who specializes in improving the curb appeal of homeowners in Carmel, Fishers, and Noblesville.
