Let’s face it, we are all busy in this day and age. We are running only to realize that the exterior of his house looks like something out of a horror movie. You notice that your roof is green, your siding is green, your deck appears to have a carpet, and your entrance is black. If you are looking to sell your home, all of this can really affect your selling price.

We all want to get the most out of the sale of our home, but how? The average homeowner doesn’t know what to effectively pressure wash or if the substrate needs to be replaced. A prospective buyer may tell you that I am offering this price because the roof and siding need to be replaced. When it can actually be cleaned.

All of this can be overwhelming. What should I clean first? Can I pressure wash that? Should I use this chemical I found at the hardware store? To properly clean your roof and siding, you need specialized chemicals and equipment. A Home Depot pressure washer just isn’t going to work.

To properly clean a ceiling, it is necessary to use a low pressure system (gentle scrubbing) to clean. A gentle scrubbing system uses low pressure about the same amount as a garden hose but a greater volume of water. Never use high pressure or a surface cleaner to clean an asphalt roof. A professionally cleaned ceiling can make dirtier ceilings look like new again.

With all the different types of coatings out there, one must be very careful if they are going to use pressure to clean their coating. A proper household wash uses low pressure and lets the chemical do the work. That’s in everything from brick to vinyl siding. Additionally, when using commercial grade chemicals, appropriate measures must be taken to prevent damage to the surrounding landscape.

Now to the carpet, I mean your deck. Better to start by removing everything from the platform. If there is a thick layer of moss, I recommend starting by using a tall trellis blower to remove the moss. The next step is to apply a mold and mildew remover. Let it sit and then rinse it off with light pressure.

A professional pressure washing company can take your property from the worst looking house on the block to the best in a matter of one day. If you do all of the above, you can add thousands to your sale price and put more money in your pocket.

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