The Dangers Of DIY Pressure Washing
Pressure washing has become a popular way to keep your outdoor surfaces clean and clear. Over time, the free market started to provide pressure washer rental options to home and business owners as a cheaper alternative to hiring a pressure washing company. However, in the last few years, the real dangers of DIY pressure washing have been making themselves known. So why should you put down your DIY pressure washing and hire a professional instead?
Wood Gouging and Water Damage
The first reason to hire a professional for your outdoor cleaning project is to ensure you aren't damaging your outdoor surfaces. While DIY pressure washing may seem like a good idea, most DIY'ers don't understand the inherent danger that comes with using a pressure washing machine. Most pressure washing machines spray water anywhere between 13,000-30,000 PSI. Water pressure this high can gouge wood and tear grout if you aren't trained in handling pressure washers. Once you've broken through the protected surface of your wood, you're in danger of water and insect damage to your outdoor surfaces. Pressure washing experts are trained to protect your outdoor surfaces by choosing specific water pressures for specific projects. By hiring a professional, you're protecting your outdoor surfaces from damage.
Subpar Cleaning
Most DIY pressure washers don't know how to properly load their pressure washer. This means they just use high-powered water spray to clean their outdoor surface. While this will wash away surface contaminants, the cleaners that need to be added to your pressure washer before you start are what break down the bacteria, mold, and mildew that find their way onto your outdoor surfaces. Without the proper training in handling your pressure washer, you're getting a subpar clean compared to what the professionals can offer you.
Overspending
Another great reason to hire a professional pressure washing service for your house washing, patio cleaning, and other exterior cleaning needs is that professional pressure washers will bring all the equipment they need to ensure your outdoor surfaces are clean. DIY'ers are always in danger of overpaying for service because they believe doing it themselves will be cheaper. However, once you tally up the costs for the pressure washing machine, the cleaners needed, the time you spend learning about your pressure washer, the time you spend actually cleaning your surfaces, and the time you lose with your family, you'll find that hiring a professional pressure washing contractor is truly the cheapest option.
Injuries
The most dangerous part of DIY pressure washing is how often people get injured throughout the process. The high-powered water spray coming from your pressure washer is powerful enough to cut through wood and stone. If you lose control of your pressure washer, you can injure yourself badly. Even more dangerous is trying to reach hard-to-reach places on your home or business. Climbing on ladders and other equipment can lead to falling risks. Pressure washing experts are trained to ensure they're safe throughout the washing project. By hiring a professional, you're ensuring that opportunities for injuries are cut down.
The best way to ensure you're getting the best clean for your home in Huntsville is to hire a professional for service. To set up an appointment with the pressure washing experts at Softwash Solutions, LLC, call us today and speak to our professionals.