Tips and Tricks for Pressure Washing Your Home and Exterior Structures in Gaithersburg

dmhome • May 22, 2017

A clean house is always more appealing from the road, so it is important that you clean the exterior of your home at least every two years, but more often if necessary. The easiest way to clean the exterior of your home is with a pressure washer and you can choose from either gas or electric, but the gas-powered ones get the job done faster.

Here are 7 tips and tricks for pressure washing the exterior of your home and other structures:

Use the Appropriate Nozzle

The black soaping nozzle will allow you to apply the detergent to your home or structure, but then you will need to use the twenty-five or forty-degree nozzle tip to clean your house. A brush attachment is a great investment, because it will allow you to scrub excess dirt off your home or structure in a shorter amount of time.

Use Detergent

Choose a detergent that is formulated for the siding on your home, so that you do not cause any damage. The detergent is important, because if you do not use it, you will need even more excessive force from the water to clean the dirt off your house. Use an extension wand

An extension wand is a feature that allows you to be safe when cleaning your home. This wand will help you stay on the ground instead of climbing on a ladder to reach the higher areas of your house. Climbing a ladder when using a pressure washer can be dangerous, because you can be pushed backwards from the force of the water coming out of the pressure washer and end up falling off the ladder to the ground.

Use Safety Goggles

The water that exits the pressure washer is quite forceful and it can do a lot of damage if it hits you anywhere on your body. To error on the side of caution, we recommend that you use safety goggles when operating this piece of equipment.

Make Sure the area around the House is Cleared Out

There is nothing worse than pressure washing your house and then falling over your child’s bike or scooter or inflatable pool. Remove all these items from around your home before you begin to avoid any unnecessary accidents.

Watch the Power Lines

If you have power lines that run above ground near your home, you will want to be extra cautious as you are using your pressure washer. One wrong move could mean an electrical shock or major electrocution.

Vents and Openings

If you have any vents or openings on the outside of your home, you will want to cover them before starting to clean the exterior of your home. If you forget, then you may walk into your home to find a whole lot of water and potential water damage.

These tips and tricks should ensure that you have a clean house or other structures on your property when you are finished pressure washing everything. Remember to use caution when operating your pressure washer and take your time to avoid any accidents or property damage.

D & M Enterprises is a family owned and operated building and remodeling company in Gaithersburg. We have helped many Gaithersburg area homeowners with all types of home improvement projects from entire home additions to painting. Call us at 301-948-0100 to schedule a consultation with us for your upcoming home improvement projects.

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