(Newswire.net — August 26, 2023) — “Outside” is dirty. Dust blows, dirt flies, and precipitation leaves streaks and debris everywhere. Powerwashing is a great way to brighten dingy areas of your property. That enhances not only your own appreciation of your property but also its curb appeal. These are the four most common things you need to powerwash:
1- Your Home’s Exterior
You might have brick, stucco, or some kind of siding. Even if the siding is flat, like aluminum, it’ll still collect sticky detritus. A powerwasher is just the ticket to clean it. Of course, you can’t blast on full power with older bricks, but even on low power, a powerwasher will get rid of the junk that’ll eat away at your bricks or siding. Then, your home’s siding will last a lot longer.
Cleaning the exterior of your home is also healthy. If you don’t clean it, then all sorts of things could grow on it, such as mold, mildew, and even toxic algae. They’ll also attack the siding or bricks themselves, which could lead to structural problems. It’s best to clean it regularly and protect your home. A powerwasher is much quicker than a bucket and brushes too.
2- Your Patio or Deck
The chief reason to powerwash your deck or patio is safety. Before it hardens into near concrete, the dirt and grime on your patio will be slippery. Cleaning it means that you won’t slip on the sludge. Not only is a clean patio safer than a dirty patio, but it’s also a lot better looking.
Also, decks and patios get dirtier than other surfaces because people walk on them all the time. Stuff falls off of shoes and out of their treads. Another reason to powerwash your patio or deck is to get all the yucky stuff off of it before staining or treating it. Regular cleaning will extend the lifespan of your deck and patio too.
3- Fences
When it comes to powerwashing, fences are just like vertical versions of decks. The same things that attack and destroy the wood of your deck or mar the beauty of your siding will also adversely affect a fence. The buildup of gunk undermines the structural integrity of the fence whether it’s wood or metal. Even a chain link fence will suffer.
It’s best to clean a fence with a powerwasher every six months or so. In dry climates, you can get by once a year. Consider it just part of the upkeep. Your fence will thank you with a long life and a snazzy appearance.
4- Concrete Walks and Driveways
You might know it, but concrete is porous. It soaks up dirty water, leaving behind ugly dirt when the water dries up. A pressure washer will clean the surface and also root out the buried dirt, revitalizing your concrete’s appearance. You can even easily get rid of rust stains with a powerwasher.
It’s also a good idea to seal your concrete after power washing it, which will protect it from any weather and dirt. Better protection means fewer cracks, chips, and pits, and it all starts with a thorough power washing.