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How to Be Safe When You Are Doing Exterior Power Washing?

Thinking about exterior power washing for your home? Before that must checkout the tips by Window Cleaning Services Essex to protect yourself from the powerful blasts generated by the machine. Visit: https://bit.ly/2ziT5JM

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How to Be Safe When You Are Doing Exterior Power Washing?

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  1. HOW TO BE SAFE WHEN YOU ARE DOING EXTERIOR POWER WASHING? www.brightoutlookcleaning.co.uk

  2. Before you begin exterior power washing, it’s important to protect yourself from the powerful blasts generated by the machine. Window Cleaning Services Essex tips includes: • Wearing the proper protective gear for your face, eyes, and hands. • Staying clear of the nozzle and following all manufacturers’ instructions. • Attaching any accessories before beginning your power wash cleaning. • Never leaving the machine unattended. • Never pointing the power wash nozzle at people, animals, or any surface that’s unable to withstand the force of the blast.

  3. Helpful Hints with Exterior Power Washing A exterior power washing is intended for outside surfaces only. There are some general tips and tricks that can help you use it more efficiently. In general: • Work from the top to the bottom of a surface so that grime doesn’t stain a clean section. • Direct water downward, versus straight on or upward, on surfaces. This includes siding, brick, or masonry; doing otherwise might force water into cracks or seams.

  4.  Continue with the power wash clean until the surfaces are free of dirt. • Use power wash-appropriate detergent or cleanser on applicable surfaces first, then rinse with a second round of water only from the power washer.

  5.  In general, surfaces that are not inherently fragile or that have not been treated after manufacturing might be safe for a power wash clean. Those include: • Brick: A exterior power washing is good for removing accumulated dirt or stains on walkways and edging; be careful of any loose or chipped spots. For a brick home, repair any cracks in mortar and allow drying thoroughly before power washing. • Concrete: Sidewalks, driveways, and other concrete surfaces are perfect for a power wash clean. • Stamped concrete: Consider an application of a concrete sealer to any surfaces that might be subject to moisture damage.

  6. • Concrete pavers: A Window Cleaning Services is great to remove moss or get rid of dirt between joints. • Cut stone (mortared or not) • Exterior aluminum, wood, and vinyl siding on a home: For painted surfaces, you might want to use a nozzle with less pressure for a power wash clean. • Stucco: Before you power wash clean a stucco surface, make sure you have repaired any cracks or chips first.

  7. • Wood decks or patios: If you are going to reseal or restain your deck, a power wash clean is a good way to remove dirt and grime and prepare the surface. However, test an area with a lower pressure nozzle to make sure you will not generate splinters or cracks. • Gutters and soffits • Wicker and metal outdoor furniture: Use a low-pressure setting to exterior power washing.

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