All Clean Pressure Washing Shares the Costly Mistakes from DIY Pressure Washing

Commercially available and rental pressure washers keep gaining popularity, especially among DIY enthusiasts looking to eliminate the costs of hiring out a crew to do the job instead. Unfortunately, many don’t know that it can cost more to go the DIY route.  

There’s more to pressure washing than meets the eye. Professional pressure washing requires skill and experience to do safely and effectively. The technicians at All Clean Pressure Washing highlight some of the costly mistakes of DIY pressure washing. 

Using Too Much Pressure 

This is probably the most common mistake property owners run into when they attempt to pressure wash on their own. Most people underestimate the power of water under high pressure. Highly pressurized water can: 

• Chip concrete 
• Crack vinyl siding 
• Shatter glass 
• Scour wood 
• Strip paint 

Some delicate surfaces require extra care when pressure washing. Unlike using a garden hose, one wrong move and a homeowner may have to spend thousands of dollars on repairs or remodeling a surface.  

Professionals know how to balance water pressure to achieve superior cleaning results and avoid damage. 

Not Using a Cleaning Product 

Pressure washing surfaces with water and no detergent rarely yields satisfactory results and may reduce cleaning effectiveness significantly. Many homeowners make the mistake of applying too much pressure to make up for the lost cleaning power. 

Using water only also spreads rather than kills mold spores, costing, even more, to clean later. 

Not Using Protective Gear 

DIY pressure washing may seem harmless, but it’s extremely dangerous without taking safety precautions. A narrow stream of water at high pressure can slice through flesh and cause serious injury.  

Sandals may seem like a comfortable choice when pressure washing, but a minor lapse in attention might send someone to the hospital.  

Trained experts use protective gear like goggles, safety boots, and gloves to prevent injuries. It also helps to protect plants and other items using a drop cloth secured with duct tape. 

The Wrong Cleaning Order 

While most people know to clean in sections, the order of cleaning matters as well. For example, a property owner who opts to clean their windows before washing the siding may have to rewash the windows since water runoff from the siding will dirty the windows again. 

Cleaning a building top-to-bottom proves to yield the best results. 

Using the Wrong Equipment for the Job 

Different types of pressure washing equipment work for different surfaces, and without proper training, one can easily damage their siding, driveways, or deck. Commercial-grade pressure washing equipment guarantees the best results, but it often costs plenty to buy or rent. 

Using the wrong nozzle may also damage a surface, resulting in expensive repairs or total replacements. On the other hand, a weak nozzle may not adequately clean the surface. 

For more information on the costly mistakes of DIY pressure washing, call All Clean Pressure Washing. They offer safe and effective pressure washing services throughout the Greater New Orleans Area. Contact them today.

Contact Information:

All Clean Pressure Washing LLC

Metairie, LA 70006
United States

All Clean Pressure LLC
https://www.allcleanpressure.com/