Every business owner knows that first impressions are everything. If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to up your building’s curb appeal, power washing could be just the thing you need. This is a very effective cleaning method for concrete sidewalks, asphalt lots, and other hard surfaces that can be hard to clean with scrubbing alone. Power washing gets to the root of the problem, removing stubborn stains completely and leaving the surface completely clear.
How long has it been since your parking lot was pressure washed? If you aren’t sure, it’s probably time for a visit from Top Tier Cleaning Service. Even if you think it’s clean enough, you’ll be surprised how much dirt and other gunk has worked its way into the surface. Once our team is done with your pressure washing services, your parking lot will look as good as new.
When to Power Wash Your Exterior
Many people find that the best time of year to power wash your building is spring or summer. Since the temperatures are warmer and the weather is more mild, it’s a great time to clean up after the messes brought in by fall and winter weather.
But truly, there’s no wrong time to power wash your building; you can have it done whenever you’d like, as long as it’s above freezing outside. It’s a great way to give the exterior a quick touch-up, prepare the surface for painting, or clean up after construction. It’s also great for getting rid of graffiti, cleaning parking lots, and more. If you need exterior cleaning services, power washing is often the best tool for the job — or at least an excellent way to get the broad strokes down.
Power Washing vs. Pressure Washing
Many people use these terms interchangeably, but there are a couple of differences between them. Both processes use high-pressure water to “scrape” away dirt and grime, and neither one needs extra chemicals or soap to be effective. The main difference is that power washing uses heated water and pressure washing does not. They have slightly different use cases as well; a power washer is even more effective at erasing stubborn stains and grease than a pressure washer, for example.
Not sure what you need? Consult with an expert. They know the best tools for any given job and will be more than happy to advise you on their services. If exterior pressure washing (or power washing) is the best choice for your building, they will let you know.
What Kinds of Exteriors Can Be Power Washed?
While power washing services are an excellent cleaning method, they aren’t always the best tool for the job! Power washing is a great choice for cleaning sturdy exteriors, but a more fragile type of surface, such as vinyl siding or tile, might need a softer touch. There’s a high risk of damaging these surfaces with the high-pressure jets used in pressure washing.
What About Roofs?
Looking around online, you’ll find divided opinions about whether power washers can be safely used in roof cleaning. Due to the risk of breaking fragile roofing materials and causing bigger problems than a mossy roof, this is not a recommended method in most cases. If your roof is made of sturdier materials, power washing might be useful in removing moss, algae, and other grime right from the root. However, many roofing materials aren’t strong enough to stand up to the pressurized water.
Soft washing comes in handy here; it’s a gentler alternative that uses cleaning solutions and low-pressure water to clean fragile surfaces. Power washing works best on sturdy surfaces like concrete, bricks, and asphalt, where it can get rid of oil stains, old chewing gum, moss, and more. And since it uses hot water to clean, it kills bacteria as well. This is great news if you have a moss or mold problem on your exterior surfaces since they’ll stay clean for longer after power washing.
Environmentally-Friendly Deep Cleaning Services
Because power washing only uses high-pressure water, rather than harsh chemicals, to remove dirt and bacteria, it’s a lot easier on the environment than other methods. Just using water, heat, and pressure, as opposed to chemical cleaning solutions, means that cleaning solutions won’t be introduced into the environment. If you’re conscious of your business’s environmental impact but still want a clean and tidy exterior, a power wash (or pressure wash) is just what you need.
Power washing also uses water more efficiently than other cleaning methods. For instance, even a garden hose can use many more times as much water than a pressure washer. When used correctly, power washing is an effective and eco-friendly cleaning method that can make your business look better than ever!
Call Top Tier Cleaning Service!
The team at Top Tier Cleaning Service has been in the cleaning business in the Portland metro area for years, and we specialize in keeping our neighbors’ businesses clean and tidy, inside and out. Our wide range of services — from window cleaning to carpet cleaning and more — is perfectly tailored to keep your business looking its best. We do this so you can keep focused on making it function at its best. In the minds of local commercial property owners, we’re top tier.
We strive to be your ideal choice for commercial property maintenance. Whether you need a recurring janitorial service or a one-time power washing job, Top Tier is the only team you need to call! We can make your building sparkling clean quickly and with ease.
Customer satisfaction is the heart of our business — so rest assured that your exterior cleaning project, no matter the scale, is in good hands with us. Give us a call today!