Should I Power Washing My Vinyl Siding?

Power washing vinyl siding can sometimes feel like a daunting task or even a complete waste of time. However, once you learn the benefits, it will become part of your yearly maintenance routine. Most importantly is to always use soft washing in vinyl siding. This will prevent damage while cleaning. Learn more about soft washing by reading this previous article.

So why should it be part of yearly maitenance? Well, the exterior of your home is exposed to the elements, all day…everyday. Just think about it, the exterior of your house is literally there  to protect you from animals, water, wind, dirt, mold, UV rays, the list goes on. Basically, it’s one job is to block things you don’t want from getting inside. That means the outside is getting dirty. 

Power washing is the most effective and efficient way to clean your home’s exterior. It will prolong the lifespans of surfaces and safeguard your investment and your family’s health.

Why should I power wash vinyl siding? 

The list of power washing benefits can actually be pretty long. But let’s take a look at a couple of the main reasons why you should power wash your siding. 

 #1 – Prevent Damage

This is especially true in Monmouth County, NJ. You may be wondering how soaking your house in water could prevent damage. Well just take a look around the house in your neighborhood, or maybe even your own home. The hard winter months and lack of sunlight can cause moisture to linger on your siding. This stagnant water can cause weak spots, interior or foundation water damage and staining. The green staining you see on many homes thrives in these exact conditions.  

That green staining is mold and mildew. Besides looking ugly, it is actually damaging your siding and shortening its lifespan. Furthermore, it is fairly easy to clean, so do it. Mold can even damage painted surfaces if left untreated for long periods of time. Mold actually feeds on the paint and finishes, therefore, removing them!

Don’t forget about all those “nooks and crannies” around your home. Those crevices are perfect for a buildup of dirt and grim. Mold and mildew will also grow in these shady areas. 

#2 – Save  Money 

Remember the excitement and fear when your first purchased your home? It is a very large investment and you should protect it. Home repairs can quickly become an expensive and daunting task. Regular maintenance of your home may seem like a waste of tomorrow and money. However, it will actually save you money in the long run. That old saying ”don’t fix it if it isn’t broke” is true, but you should want to prevent it from breaking. A little preventative maintenance can go a long way towards keeping your property’s value and avoiding costly repairs. 

By including power washing vinyl siding in your maintenance routine, you can actually prevent damage for a very long time and in turn, save money. It is also the most cost and time effective way to clean the exterior of your home. 

#3 – Power Washing Primes Surfaces

Power washing is perfect before refinishing, resurfacing or painting your vinyl siding. This will quickly and effectively prepare the surface for the remodel. By removing all the dirt and grim prior to refinishing, you will provide a clean surface for the paint to adhere too. This will not only make the paint last longer but also allow for a smooth even finish. 

This does not only apply to vinyl siding. Give your deck, concrete or furniture a good power washing prior to refinishing. When done properly, this can even be used to strip off old paint! 

#4 – Protect Your Families Health  

This can sometimes be considered a slight stretch. There are tons of harmful particles all around us. We are surrounded by mildew, dirt, germs and mold when outside. Unless you live in a bubble or constantly wear your Covid-19 mask, you are bound to breathe in harmful particles. However, why not try to limit the amount of grim you and your family members are breathing in. 

Especially outside of your own home. This should be your safe, happy space. By power washing the exterior of your home, you are cleaning the air you breathe. At least a little. Power washing will remove all that dust, moss, pollen and mold providing a cleaner environment for your family and pets. 

More than 20 million adults and 6 million children suffer from seasonal allergies in the U.S. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), some of the most common allergic triggers are pollen, mold spores and dust mites, all of which are washed away by power washing! 

Springtime is the perfect time to power wash your home’s exterior.  It will reduce the amount of allergens in and around your home, and reduce the time your family spends coughing, sneezing and rubbing their eyes. 

#5 – Power Washing Saves Time 

When anything can save time when you hire someone else. But what about doing the work yourself? Power washing is hands down the most efficient way to clean the exterior of your home. Your time is valuable and the only thing you can get more of. So instead of scrubbing your vinyl siding or patio, hire or grab a power washer and see how quick it’s done.

The water pressure allows for cleaning multiple stories from the ground! No more setting up ladders just to move them 10 feet every couple minutes. Power washing correctly can accomplish in minutes what would take hours by hand. 

#6 – Increase Curb Appeal

Seriously. Next time you drive around your neighborhood take a look around at some other houses. You will seek exactly what I mean by curb appeal. Power washing vinyl siding can instantly improve its appearance. This may even make the neighbors jealous, so use caution. 

A fresh look is a great way to feel pride in your home and is a way to contribute to your neighborhood’s community. Nobody wants to look at or buy a dirty house. So much so that power washing can instantly raise the value of your home.

#7 – Raise Property Value  

I just told you how power washing can increase curb appeal. And by doing so, can even raise the value of your home. According to Consumer Reports, power washing can help increase the value of your home by as much as 2-5%. And the National Association of Realtors have said that power washing can add $10K-$15K to the value of your home upon sale. 

Besides just increasing the sale price, power washing could actually be the difference between making a sale and not. The exterior of homes fade, discolor and degrade over time. However, a proper cleaning will instantly restore beauty and value. 

Power Washing Vinyl Siding in Monmouth County

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