What is Pressure Washing?

This is a common term used for the act of washing something with high-pressured water to, ultimately, remove mildew, dirt, mud, and other substances that can be an eyesore or health hazard. However, it is often confused with the similar term: power washing. Technically speaking, both use approximately the same amount of pressure – of course, it does depend on the equipment used too. A household unit wouldn’t provide as much pressure as an industrial machine.

The difference between pressure washing and power washing is the element of heat. Power washing heats up the water resulting in high pressure heated water; this would typically be used for areas that have hard-to-remove residue. Getting pressure washing in Minnetrista doesn’t have to be difficult, especially when you’re working with a team of experts who know what they’re doing.

Specialized pressure washing equipment can be up to 100x more powerful than a regular garden hose. Not only does it take powerful machinery to get the job done, it takes a professional to get the job done right without wasting water, as about 4 gallons of water per minute. Our Minnetrista pressure washing experts are well-trained to use the least amount of water needed to be more environmentally friendly.

What Can be Pressure Washed?

Since pressure washing uses a high amount of pressure, we take into consideration the material that is being washed. Pressure washing is most commonly used on flat surfaces that can withstand a bit of pressure, such as (but not limited to):

• Driveways

• Sidewalks

• Patio decks

• Parking Lots

• Brick walls/walkways

• Any concrete surface

On the other hand, there are some surfaces that high pressure should not be used on, such as:

• Roofs

• Sidings

• Vinyl

• Stone

• Stucco

• Aluminum

• Brick, Wood, and Concrete (depending on several factors)

Removing the high pressure, we have another method called soft washing. To learn more about soft washing, click here.

Why do you Need Pressure Washing?

Can you think of anything as satisfying as watching dirt get washed away? Pressure washing is perfect for use on brick, masonry and concrete – it’s not too harsh, yet strong enough to get the job done. Use of this method is promising of a cleaner looking residence or commercial space, without the need to repaint or replace old and grimy looking areas.. Pressure washing in Minnetrista is a must because of the tannins left behind by falling leaves and the rainfall leaving caked mud on the concrete over time making once beautiful properties become old-looking.

Aside from getting rid of physically unappealing blemishes, pressure washing has the capability of washing away harmful elements like mold or other things that may cause allergies. Think of pressure washing as a method of putting off the need to replace any part of your property. It’s recommended that you get the flat work around your house pressure washed at least once a year.

How does it work?

The high pressure of water from the equipment uses special pumps designed to put forth a powerful velocity spray. Instead of getting on your hands and knees to vigorously scrub stains off the sidewalk, pressure washing does the same job better and at a quicker pace.

The amazing thing about pressure washers is that it uses water, a resource that is easily accessible to just about everyone in our country. Because the water is shot at such a high speed, the narrow stream of water is able to knock away all the mucky stuff. It’s like having thousands of tiny hammers chipping away at the dirt.

Why Choose us to be Your Minnetrista Pressure Washing Company?

Having your own pressure washing machine is not like having a magic eraser. All pressure washers have the same functionality, however the professional-grade pressure washers that we use are able to get the pressure up much higher and clean a lot more efficiently than household pressure washers you can buy at your local hardware store. Additional to the more professional equipment, there are other reasons you should consider working with a professional Minnetrista pressure washing company.

• Safety – Just because there aren’t harsh chemicals involved in most pressure washing services doesn’t mean there isn’t an element of danger involved. With the amount of water force coming out, dirt & sticks are sure to fly about not only getting anyone nearby dirty, but also potentially getting struck in the eye with debris. Also knowing how to test the water pressure can save you the headache of replacing things like a window from being shattered by high pressure. Another safety precaution taken is watching out for electrical work – water and electricity are not friends.

• Efficiency – As previously mentioned, a pressure washer can spout roughly 4 to 8 gallons of water per minute. Our Minnetrista pressure washing team is trained to use the minimal amount of water to get the work done. All the while being aware of how much pressure should be used on different areas or material.

• More Free Time – Of course, this is also a project that can be DIY – but, it takes a lot of physical labor and a good portion of your “free time”. Avoid the frustration of wasting time and not getting the work done as well as you had hoped. Let us do the hard work and you can just enjoy the results.