As we anticipate spring this year, we plan to make our home exterior look better after a winter of cold, rain, and wind. Many decide to do as much of it themselves as possible to save money and take care of our home more personally. That’s great for many home projects, which can give the owner a lot of personal pride in home beautification. Does this ring true with power and/or pressure washing? Uh, not so much.
Power Washing Concerns
It’s easy to rent or buy a high-pressure system at the hardware store, so it must be a great idea for the average homeowner to clean their own homestead from stem to stern, right? Turns out, not so much. Check out these possible problems that can occur when a homeowner does it themselves and things go wrong:
- Roofs and Shingles –Water pressure removes shingle granules which protect the roof surface. This not a job for DIY home cleaning. The pros at Carolina Power Washing know how to clean your asphalt roof without pressure. Our cleaning process follows the ARMA- Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association recommended cleaning guidelines.
- Damaged AC fan blades and fins – It’s easy to damage AC units if you don’t know what you’re doing. Our technicians have no problem doing this the right way. Trust the pros before trying it yourself.
- Grass, plants and landscaping – Without the proper guidance, it can be easy to kill off vegetation in the yard, patios and walkways. We have a three-step process to keep landscaping safe.
- Gutters – Avoid climbing ladders and using high pressure or risk serious injury. Gutters are also susceptible to serious damage when not cleaned properly, causing lingering leaks which require sections to be replaced prematurely.
- Oxidation – Using high pressure cleaning can disturb the layer of oxidation on your home. Our process is different, avoiding damage and leaving your home looking great.
- Concrete cleaning – When a homeowner tries to clean concrete themselves they likely use the incorrect amount of pressure, causing irreversible damage to the top layer of concrete, the cream coat. Carolina Power Wash pros combine specialty equipment and experience to evenly, safely and efficiently clean concrete.
While it’s tempting to try to save a few bucks by renting a residential-grade power washer, it’s not always the right course to do that job yourself. Getting the proper pressure control and cleaning without doing property damage is not a given. Call the pros out to get an assessment and see how you might save money in the long run, stay safe and have your home professionally beautified. Call Carolina Power Washing to make sure your cleaning gets done right.
