When you have painted surfaces that need to be cleaned, one of the best ways to do it is with pressure washing. Anytime you are working to remove grime from an outdoor surface, power washing is going to yield the best results possible. However, there is some caution that should be used whenever pressure washing is involved. These surfaces might seem like they are durable, but they can be damaged when pressure washing isn’t done by professionals. Big Moose Pressure Cleaning is here to talk about painted surfaces and pressure washing.
Painted Surfaces That May Need Cleaning
If you take a look around your property, there are probably more painted surfaces to clean than you would think. For instance, you may have siding that is painted, brick surfaces, patios, fences, decks and more. These painted surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis to ensure they are well-maintained. Painted surfaces can easily be damaged by power washing. This means that you should always turn to professionals to help you get them cleaned properly.
Factors in Avoiding Damage When Pressure Cleaning Painted Surfaces
There are some considerations that should be given appropriate attention when it comes to power washing painted surfaces.
– Paint Adhesion: One huge factor in how well painted surfaces can tolerate pressure washing is how well the paint is adhered to the surface. If the paint is old and flaking, it will likely remove paint when that surface is pressure washed.
– PSI: The PSI (pounds per square inch) used when cleaning painted surfaces is another factor to consider. The higher the PSI, the higher the chance of damaging the paint. If you have no training in power washing, understanding different PSIs will be difficult.
– Distance: Another thing to consider is the distance between the nozzle and the surface being washed. When you are standing too close to the surface you’re washing, it can cause etching in the surface and will more than likely remove the paint. The closer you are to the surface, the more intense the water pressure will be.
– Nozzle Shape: There are different types of nozzles that can be used to pressure wash a surface. Knowing the right type of nozzle to use on your painted surface is an important part of cleaning it. Narrow nozzles are going to apply more force than one that spreads out the water with a wider nozzle. Too narrow, and it will most definitely damage the paint.
– Water Temp: Cooler water is going to work far better at preserving a painted surface than hot water will.
Pressure Cleaning, Power Washing & More in McDonough, Barnesville, Fayetteville, Covington, Locust Grove, Griffin, Stockbridge & Social Circle & Jackson, Georgia
If you have painted surfaces that need to be cleaned, you will want to turn to Big Moose Pressure Cleaning to take care of your power washing needs. We will ensure the surface isn’t damaged during the cleaning process. We will make sure there is grime left behind when we are done cleaning your outdoor surfaces. Call us today!
