How Often Should You Power Wash Your Home?

You’ve already discovered the incredible cleaning power of power washing. You know it can get your home looking spotless in no time at all. The big question remains how often you should do it. Power washing too often or not enough can cause damage to your home. So you have quite the conundrum to figure out. The answer to the question is pretty easy to figure out, but you have to look at a few factors. Here are some of them.

• Humidity levels

Humidity can help create mold and mildew on the exterior of your home. This can make your home look dirty and make your allergies flare up. If you’re coming out of a humid summer it’s probably a good time for a power washing. A professional power washer will remove the mold and mildew, making your home shine and keep your allergies at bay. You’ll feel like a new person without those pesky allergies.

• Keep rainfall in mind

Rainfall can be great especially if you live in an area that’s experiencing a drought. Rain helps get some of the dirt off the exterior of your house. That sounds like a good thing, but at the same time it also adds to the dirtiness of your home… I know, it’s confusing. If you’ve been hit by a lot of rain recently it’s probably a good time to get your home power washed.

• You’re looking at a dirty home

The most obvious time to get your home power washed is when it looks dirty. A good rule to go by is if you can run your finger along your home and it comes back dirty then it’s time to make a phone call. If you live in a rural area or any area that has a substantial amount of dirt you should power wash your house consistently.

• Think once a year

If you’re still at a loss for how often to power wash your home, then roughly expect to do it once a year. The spring is a great time to do it when the weather starts getting warmer. Your home will sparkle when the summer sun hits it. It will look like you stepped into a brand new house, but yet all it took was a simple power washing. It’s a great idea if you’re planning on hosting a lot during the spring and summer.