In some cases, the reasons for cleaning are obvious. Take dishes, for example; knowing that you will eat off that plate again soon, you are sure to clean it well! On the other hand, some cleaning jobs sneak up on you, and you don’t notice the need until it is extreme. Our home exteriors are like that. Often, we do not notice how dirty they are until something draws our attention to it. That is when pressure washing becomes a pressing concern!
Should we be cleaning our home exteriors more often? Or is it OK to wait until the need is great before we act?
There are three important reasons why pressure washing your home exterior should be regular, not rare. Let’s take a look:
Extended Paint Life
In New Jersey, an average exterior paint job can last from 5 to 10 years. That is quite a range! Is there anything you can do to be closer to the 10-year category, rather than the 5?
One of the keys to extending the life of your exterior paint is to keep it clean. By removing surface contamination, your paint will hold up better against the elements. As part of an overall exterior paint maintenance plan, you can significantly lengthen the time between full exterior repaints, saving serious money in the process.
Mold and Mildew Remediation
Every New Jersey home exterior has areas that are more likely to be prone to mold or mildew on the surface. Typically, this is the north side of the house, though areas shaded by trees or affected by drainage issues can also suffer this way. If these organisms are allowed to grow on the surface too long, it is very hard to get the home exterior looking truly clean. Even with pressure washing and chemicals, the original look is hard to recover.
With regular pressure washing, fungal growth like mold or mildew can be checked early on. This keeps the home healthier and more attractive.
Your Home Simply Looks Better
The last reason to have your home exterior washed on a regular basis is that it looks better! Fresher, cleaner, newer, and more inspiring, your pressure-washed home exterior is a joy to behold!
Do It Yourself versus Hiring a Professional for Pressure Washing
Many people look at a pressure washer and basically think of it like a glorified garden hose spray nozzle. It is easy to watch the process and think, “I could do that!” Using the right equipment and sufficient caution, this is true. Those who are so inspired can buy or rent a homeowner grade pressure washer that does a fairly good job cleaning the house. Because the pressure is not too high, the home gets a good cleaning, without too much danger of damage or injury.
That said, a higher-powered, professional grade pressure washer is able to give a more thorough cleaning in a shorter amount of time. These machines can remove stuck-on contaminants that a homeowner model can’t budge. A machine with this much power should only be handled by a professional pressure washer, since it can break windows, etch wood and brick, and cause serious personal injury.
Professional Painting and Pressure Washing in New Jersey
For a professional painting company like Cherry Hill Painting, pressure washing is a regular part of our work. We clean decks, siding, chimney exteriors, driveways, stairs, and even roofs! With high-end equipment and a great deal of experience, our technicians will have your home looking amazing!
Whether you need pressure washing, exterior painting, carpentry, cabinet refinishing, or other professional painting services, trust Cherry Hill Painting. We serve New Jersey and the Philadelphia region. Call us for a free estimate; we look forward to meeting you!