Maintaining your property might benefit from a pressure wash, but don’t go overboard! More damage than good can result from pressure cleaning.
Wood Siding
While it is easy to pressure wash wood siding properly, if your water pressure is set too high, you risk forcing water up and beneath the external surface. Water that penetrates the siding can harm electrical wires, insulation, and even promote the growth of mold. If you intend to clean your siding with a pressure washer, take the necessary precautions first. A high-powered pressure wash can also damage aluminum and vinyl siding.
Electricity Meters and Panels
Do not pressure wash any electrical fixtures, including those in your yard or on the exterior of your house. Pressure washing can drive water into cracks and crevices, causing damage and expensive repairs even if it is designed to survive a downpour.
Asphalt Shingles
Never use pressure washing on an asphalt shingle roof. The granules that protect your roof are removed by the water pressure. Additionally, utilizing a pressure washer in a high area is risky since the spray wand’s strong recoil when you push the trigger might knock you off your feet and off a ladder.
Air Conditioners
No, don’t use a pressure washer to clean your air conditioner. The tiny fins may bend or be crushed by the powerful water flow, which also restricts airflow and reduces the lifespan of the device. Instead, use a butter knife to straighten cooling fins and a vacuum and much softer water flow to clear away dirt.
Lead Paint
Never use a pressure washer to remove lead paint. When removing lead paint, it should be done cautiously; it shouldn’t be blown into the air or onto other surfaces.
Old Mortar
Weathered brick homes and other landscape surfaces with mortar will be damaged by a pressure washer. Pressure washing on a high level will blast away any loose debris, especially on older structures. Rather of using a power washer, use this technique to remove hard water stains from brick.
Living Things
This one should be obvious to everyone. Never use high pressure on people, animals, or plants. The power of the water from a pressure washer can physically damage people, even pierce the skin, and it will undoubtedly kill your plants.
Wear protective eyewear at all times when pressure washing appropriate surfaces to guard against particles getting into your eyes.
You Want Painted Surfaces To Remain Painted.
Use only a low-pressure water stream to wash painted objects like a porch floor or painted outdoor furniture since a pressure wash can quickly chip paint off most surfaces.
Windows
Avoid power washing windows! The intense strain can cause them to crack, leaving you with a costly replacement window and a significant hassle. Instead, use these tried-and-true window cleaning advice from experts to properly clean your windows.
Vehicles
A high-pressure wash can leave your car with minor dents and even scratch the paint, making it more susceptible to corrosion. Use a low-pressure setting whenever you use a pressure washer to clean your automobile.
Moreover, behind the hood, never, ever try to pressure wash! It may push water into the engine of your car, seriously damaging any cracks and crevices.
