An effective guide on how to pressure wash your house

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Until they gain adequate experience, most homeowners take pressure washer machines to be a magic wand. All they do is wave the machine over to their Presto, tractor, boat, truck, car or house and whalah, it’s clean! Obviously, the truth tends to be more sophisticated than that.

What is for sure is the fact that pressure washers live up to their billing. Undeniably, they’re incredibly productive as well as water conserving machines. Nonetheless, to enjoy optimum results, you must not only choose the right machine, you must also use it correctly.

Primarily, unless you’re house is a very small one, chances are very high that an electric pressure washer isn’t the most appropriate to handle the job. Such machines are handy at doing as cleaning patio furniture, small boats, or cars. The capacity of pressure washers is normally measured in GPM (gallons per minute) multiplied by psi (pounds per square inch). The latter is the flow rate while the former refers to the cleaning units. Of great importance to note is the fact that the cleaning units translate into effectiveness directly. Therefore, the higher the number of cleaning units, the more effective a pressure washer is.

Having established the above facts, let us now look at the tips you should consider when your pressure washing your house:

Always remember that electricity and water never mix

When pressure washing your house, it’s normal to get wet. Consequently, you’re at risk of suffering from electric shock from exterior outlets and wires. To be on the safe, check for power lines prior to extending or placing ladders. Refrain at all cost from blasting the electrical service entrance cable of your house. Additionally, avoid blasting exterior lights, exterior outlets, and the electrical meter.

Always stand firm

Purifier advisors advice that you must position the ladder on an extremely firm footing at an appropriate angle of roughly 75 – 78 degrees. For you to be able to assess the angle, you need to place your boot’s toe against the base of the ladder. Now, with your arms fully straight out, rest both of your hands on the rung that’s right in front of you. The most dangerous part of the task has to do with operating the machine with both of your hands while at the same time remaining on the ladder. If you’re afraid of heights or are uncomfortable with work to do with a ladder, then it’s highly prudent to hire a professional company. Otherwise, you need to take your ample time as you lean against the ladder. Feel free to stop anytime you feel uneasy.

Don’t do any harm

Before working with a pressure nozzle with a narrower pattern, you need to try to use one that features a wider fan pattern. The yellow nozzles normally spray a fan pattern of fifteen degrees. The green ones, on the other hand, spray at patterns of 25 degrees while the white ones at 40 degrees.

You should reserve the red nozzle that sprays at 0 degrees for the unusual applications such as stripping off the hardened mud. Ensure that the nozzle keeps on moving. Always hold it at the recommended distance levels from the surface. Finally yet importantly, steer clear of blasting the water upwards at any steep angle under siding. Furthermore, keep off blasting directly to the corners, into the attic or dryer, and beneath the window’s edge.

In summary …

One of the most important tools you can ever own in your house is a pressure washer. This time-saving tool boasts high-velocity water spray that’s effective at chalking paint and cleaning dirt as well as grime. Many people love this machine because it’s not only fast but also have the ability to scour old paint if you want your new coat to adhere better. Most definitely, it beats the TSP cleaning method and a scrub brush hands down. Use it today and discover the magic.

Elizabeth at www.PurifierAdvisors.com, providing knowledge and insight to keep your house green and safe.