These two terms can be used interchangeably and they refer to the same method, using high pressure water to clean a variety of services. Regardless of whether you refer to it as being pressure or power, it will leave your home clean.
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This is actually a very good question. The high pressure associated with a pressure washer can absolutely harm any surface, regardless of whether it is wood, concrete or stone. That being said, using a professional pressure washing service allows you to take full advantage of the power cleaning associated with a pressure washing machine without having to worry about any damage to the home. In the hands of an unskilled user, it is possible to etch many of those surfaces and damage them permanently.
Our equipment has the capacity of applying up to 3,500 – 4,000 psi of water pressure to a surface, we apply only the amount of pressure that is required to get the job done well. We prefer to pre-treat with a solution so that it’s not necessary to blast a surface in order to get it cleaned. Our technicians typically apply water at 1800 psi and are able to effect an outstanding clean without putting the integrity of the surface at risk.
Although this is something that may differ from one situation to another, it is generally recommended that you have pressure washing done on your property at least once every two years and in some cases, on an annual basis. One of the factors that can help to extend the amount of time between pressure washing is the chemicals that are used during the process. Without some of those chemicals, a problem with mould and mildew is going to resurface very quickly but those chemicals help to keep the problem from becoming an issue for a very long time.
Although it may be true that pressure washers can be rented at some locations, there is a method that is involved to the overall pressure washing process. It not only includes picking the right pressure but also picking the proper wand, tip, type of pressure washer and even any cleaning product that may be included. In doing so, it not only helps to keep your home clean but it also keeps the surface clean for an extended amount of time.