The advent of powerful, affordable, home pressure washers means that the motivated homeowner can now do a reasonably professional job of cleaning their driveway, paths and brick or stone walls. Pressure washers are not particularly difficult to operate but they do require some caution and expertise. Here are some tips on how to use yours most effectively:
Understand the Equipment – There are a host of details that one should know before operating a pressure washer. In general, ensure that you know which tips are appropriate for which tasks, how to safely start the machine and how the machine should is properly stored.
Use the Proper Chemicals – Driveways and other outdoor surfaces are subjected to a wide variety of contaminants from bird droppings through petroleum products from cars to a host of other liquids. Manufacturers have created a wide variety of degreasers, soaps and acids to remove them. Use the appropriate ones.
Protect Areas Not Being Cleaned – The chemicals mentioned above can certainly have unintended consequences on surfaces not needing to be cleaned. Either cover area that so not need to be cleaned with plastic sheeting or test a small area before subjecting them to excess spray from the power washer.
Hopefully these tips have helped in some meaningful way and your pressure washing chore is not too difficult. For other driveway cleaning tips or to see the latest in stone and tile materials, please contact us at Triad Associates today!
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