Your house is more than just materials and a mortgage. Your home shelters you from the elements, provides a place to relax after a long, trying day at work, and is the backdrop to many memories you will form. As with your favorite pair of jeans, your house accumulates dirt and grime every day. Unlike your jeans, though, you cannot just throw your home in the washer machine. What you can do, however, is power wash it.
Inspect Your Exterior
At least once a year, power washing should be on your to-to list. Before you wash your house, however, take a walk around it. Conduct a thorough inspection when you do so paying particular attention to anything that looks loose, out of place, or broken. While you may notice damages or stains here and there throughout the year, take your time to thoroughly check out your home’s façade before starting up the power washer. For example, while constant moisture may cause your wood siding to rot. A close inspection prior to power washing can help you to catch these damages before adding more water and power to the mix.
Deep Clean the Surface
It may not be as precious as a newborn baby, but your house definitely deserves a bath every now and then. Power washing your home’s exterior goes beyond just a quick scrubbing. It also takes less time and labor than a serious scrub would. The dirt, grime, algae and elements that beat upon your home can stain and erode its integrity. Caustic materials may pit and degrade your vinyl siding. Mold and algae can cause ugly staining to most surfaces as well. Power washing removes these elements and helps keep your home beautifully clean. (In fact, if you are preparing to sell or rent your home, power washing it before putting it on the market immediately increases its curb appeal. A well-maintained exterior is the first thing visitors and potential buyers see. Make that first impression count and show them just how lovely your home is!)
Paints, Stains and Repairs
After inspecting your home and power washing away all of the dirt, you can make repairs as needed. For painted or stained surfaces, power washing prepares your home for a fresh coat. Removing dirt and grime actually helps your paint adhere to your home’s exterior better. It also creates a fresh, clean surface that allows your stain to go one evenly and smoothly.
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