What are the Benefits of Power Washing?
Have you ever wondered, what are the actual benefits of power washing? Well you are about to find out. There is no escaping the daily beating that your home or business is exposed to. Harm is done to your property from dust, dirt, algae, mold, insects, UV rays and much more. Even the shadows on your house from trees play a role in it. Over time, these combine to turn your property into an embarrassing eyesore and the potential for expensive repairs. They will dirty your roof and siding, stain your concrete, pavers, driveway and even your fence. So, what is the solution to solving this never-ending problem? The answer and only answer is regular power washing maintenance. This article will cover the top 6 benefits of Power Washing.(Not sure what exactly power washing is, check out What is Power Washing?)
There is a reason everybody is doing it. Every single residential or commercial property can and will benefit from routine power washing. I’m not only talking about the appearance but also the safety and security.
Here are the top 6 benefits to power washing your home:
1.) Protect and Prevent Damage
2.) Healthier Environment
3.) Increase Curb Appeal
4.) Save Time and Money
5.) Increase Property Value
6.) Prepare a Surface
Read below to learn more about these benefits and discover how power washing can help you and your home.
1. Protect and Prevent Damage
Power washing is the most efficient and effective way to clean your properties exterior. With regular cleaning, this will safeguard your biggest investment. Power washing quickly removes harmful contaminants caused by the everyday environment. Read this article if you need an update on what exactly power washing is. There is no preventing your property from collecting the stains, mold, mildew, algae or dirt. Regular power washing is the key to preventing these from damaging your property and causing the need for expensive repairs. Many parts of Monmouth County, NJ are especially susceptible to environmental damage due to the ocean saltwater. Take a look at our services to see which are suitable for your needs.
2. Healthier Environment
It’s no secret; there are many negatives to our beautiful environments. Mold spores often grow on the exterior of roofs and siding due to the moisture, humidity, and shade. These harmful contaminants can easily become airborne and/or spread to the interior of the home. According to the Center for Disease Control, mold can lead to asthma-like symptoms and even respiratory problems. Power washing your residential or commercial property will remove mold and other contaminants and prevent further growth. This will lead to a happier life for you, your family, friends or employees. When choosing a power washing service, ensure that they use environmentally friendly products that are 100% safe for all pets, plants, and wildlife around your home, like All Clean Exteriors.
3. Increase Curb Appeal
Many people, including myself take pride in their residential and/or commercial property. Nobody wants to come home after a long day of work just to enter into a dirty, embarrassing house. Nobody wants to be the house that everyone in the neighborhood talks bad about. You know what house I’m talking about, your thinking about it right now. The ultimate goal of every homeowner is to own the nicest house on the block, isn’t it? You can do many different things to increase the curb appeal of your home. But residential power washing is the only solution to fully achieve the ultimate goal. Just take a look at some before and after photos in our Gallery and see the instant change in appearance from power washing. Don’t believe us, maybe you will believe HGTV, “Pressure-washing the dirty siding and deck, as well as the oil-stained driveway and faded walkways is an extremely cost-efficient way to increase your home’s curb appeal.”
4. Save Time and Money
Arguably one of the most important benefits of power washing. I’m talking about time and money, your time and money to be specific. Nothing is more valuable to you than your time. Now picture grabbing your hose, a brush and scrubbing your entire house by hand. NO THANK YOU! So, now you’re thinking about buying a power washer from Home Depot and just doing it yourself. That is not the worst idea. But after a long day of work, your time is much more enjoyable spent with family and friends. Also, many risks come along with power washing your own home. Using the wrong pressure will quickly cause expensive damage to your roof, siding, stucco and even bricks. Before you decide, give us a call or complete this form and we will answer any of your questions! The amount of money that can be saved by hiring a professional pressure washing service is well worth the cost.
5. Increase Property Value
As if I have not covered it by now, power washing your property will all but guarantee a return on investment. Not only does power washing increase your home’s curb appeal, but it does so in a quantifiable way. The National Association of Realtors states, “A pressure washed home can add $10,000-$15,000 to the sale price.” Talk about a return on your investment! This is accomplished because the first impression is everything. Also, many home buyers are looking for that move-in ready home that doesn’t need much work. Similarly, most people have a difficult time seeing past the dirtiness to the potential of how beautiful the home really is. One of the most important steps you can take before preparing to sell your home is to power wash it, I promise!
6. Prepare For Projects
Surprisingly, an often neglected step before painting a surface is the most important. Have you ever tried to paint a dirty surface? If you have, then you know there is no arguing that paint adheres best to clean surfaces. If the surface under your new coat of paint is not clean, it will crack, chip and peel very quickly. Power washing the outside of your house before painting will undoubtedly make the paint last longer. If done right, it will remove all the old chips, dirt and cobwebs from the home. So before you paint the exterior of your home, prevent disappointment by power washing first. Make sure that you check with the service you hire to ensure they use the proper pressure. On the exterior of a home, it should almost always be a soft wash. We cover the difference in this previous article.
Benefits of Power Washing!
As you learned many of the benefits are visible, but the most important are the ones that lie beneath the surface. The benefits of pressure washing go well beyond just the appearance. Hopefully now you are fully aware of how important it is to maintain your property with quality power washing. I could talk all day about how many people call us to fix the problems caused by trying it themselves or hiring a cheap power washing services. So before you hire that cheap company, check out our reviews and ask around about us. If you have any questions feel free to reach out through the comments below, or just completing this form.
Is the shady side of your home green? Now is the perfect time to clean it up! Learn about our soft wash house cleaning and take a look at the before and after photos.
