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Power Washing and Pressure Washing: What’s the Difference?

Power Washing NJ: They sound the same, but actually have a few subtle differences. Both power washing and pressure washing are ideal for homes. You can achieve similar results no matter which method you use. But the main difference lies in the water temperature. While power washing uses hot water to clean a surface, pressure washing uses a normal water temperature in conjunction with high-pressure equipment to remove grime, dirt and algae. Power Washing: Key Characteristics With power washing, normal pressure is used but the water is very hot. This can be used to: Clean vinyl, aluminum or wood siding Remove mildew and mold Kill weeds or algae Clean gutters Brighten up driveways and walkways Remove gum from sidewalks Refresh decks and patios [...]

By clearview|2021-02-20T20:44:37+00:00February 20th, 2021|Power Washing|Comments Off

Power Washing is a Great Way to Remove Mold on Commercial Buildings

Commercial Power Washing: Whether your home’s roof is streaked with black or your commercial building has dirty siding, you can benefit from power washing services. When done by a professional, power washing can remove all that ground-in and deep set dirt that can eat away at your exteriors if you don’t clean it off regularly.Of particular concern is mold. Mold is like a cancer for your exteriors and should be removed as soon as you notice buildup. It may look fuzzy or slimy, and it may have a black, dark green or even bright red appearance. It can cause structural damage if left to grow untreated. Mold is also known to cause health issues in humans, including respiratory issues and allergic reactions. Dirt Buildup [...]

By clearview|2020-12-13T18:51:54+00:00December 13th, 2020|Commercial Power Washing, Power Washing|Comments Off

Top 6 Tips for Power Washing Vinyl Siding

Power Washing Vinyl Siding: If you have been noticing streaks, mildew, stains and dirt building up on your vinyl siding, it’s time for a thorough cleaning. The best way to achieve that is with power washing. However, you have to prepare and do your homework on technique. You can’t just go guns blazing at the side of your house or you could do some serious damage. Here are six tips for power washing your vinyl siding, so you can save your energy, stay safe and finish in half the time. Of course, we always recommend you hire a professional to do this, for the best results. 1. Use Pressure Washer Detergent Soap and water is always better than just using water. But even better than [...]

By clearview|2020-11-23T15:55:54+00:00November 23rd, 2020|Power Washing|Comments Off

How Power Washing Can Cause Damage to Your Home

Soft Washing: You want to get your home’s exterior clean again, but you don’t want to damage your siding or surrounding landscape. Now what? Well, you can ensure you hire professionals who specialize in soft washing, which is a gentler approach to power washing that doesn’t risk damage while getting your exteriors cleaned. Let’s go over some ways in which traditional power washing can damage your home, and why it should be handled by a professional who can do it the right way. Power washing can… 1. Allow Water to Get Into Your House or Attic The exterior of your home isn’t made to withstand the type of pressure that comes with a high-powered pressure washer. When you use a powerful pressure [...]

By clearview|2020-11-13T14:46:55+00:00November 13th, 2020|Power Washing, Soft Washing|Comments Off

Soft Washing vs. Pressure Washing

Soft Washing vs. Pressure Washing You have likely heard these two terms used interchangeably. While they do have some similarities in that their purpose is to clean an exterior surface, the way they achieve that clean is different. Traditional pressure washing utilizes high-powered jets of water combined with harsh chemicals with the aim of removing stains from siding, concrete walkways, and decking. Problem is, while this method is effective at removing stains, it can cause a lot of damage in the process due to its power. It can: Cause dents and pitting in siding Peel paint from wood Blow window seals Destroy surrounding landscaping Soft washing, on the other hand, utilizes a low-pressure nozzle attached to a pressure washing gun or wand. It incorporates [...]

By clearview|2020-06-19T20:08:19+00:00June 17th, 2020|Power Washing, Roof Cleaning, Soft Washing|Comments Off

Power Washing, Pressure Washing & Soft Washing: What’s the Difference?

Power Washing, Pressure Washing & Soft Washing: What’s the Difference? - You’ve likely heard these three terms thrown about in regards to exterior maintenance. We’re here to eliminate the confusion and help you get them all straight. No matter what, you’ll need a professional for the job. Clearview Washing has all the right equipment and products to get the job done right. Let’s go over the differences between power washing, pressure washing and soft washing: Power Washing This process removes surface material such as dirt, mildew, and mold from exteriors like siding and concrete through the use of pressurized water. It differs from pressure washing in that power washing uses hot water. Water that’s been heated to a high temp can break down contaminated [...]

By clearview|2017-06-22T18:58:03+00:00June 22nd, 2017|Power Washing, Soft Washing|Comments Off

Power Washing: How to Power Wash Your Deck

How to Power Wash Your Deck - A big part of your exterior maintenance is deck cleaning. Is yours looking grungy, dirty and old? It’s time for a good power washing. If you’d like to try your hand at it, we can give you some pointers. Do your research, though, as you don’t want to end up with deep gouges, peeling paint, marks and indentations from the high-pressure stream of your rented power washing machine. In order to have the most successful outcome, you have to take it slow. From wood to composite decks, periodic cleanings are imperative to retaining the beauty of your deck and preventing unsightly stains from occurring. Of course, you should leave power washing to the professionals because we have the [...]

By clearview|2020-06-06T14:27:36+00:00June 15th, 2016|Power Washing, Soft Washing|Comments Off

How to Use a Power Washer – Power Washer Companies NJ

How to Use a Power Washer Wielding a power washing gun can be oddly fun and satisfying as you wash away layers of grit and grime from siding, concrete walkways, retaining walls and more. However, if you do it wrong, you can actually do some damage. Here are some tips on how to correctly use a power washer. Knowing the Difference First off, there are two kinds of pressure washers: electric and gas. Both operate a pump that works to pressurize the water from your garden hose to at least 1,000 pounds, then forces it out through a spray wand, says the Family Handyman. The more you turn up the pressure, the easier it gets to wash off even the most stubborn stains. For most [...]

By clearview|2016-10-28T19:35:11+00:00February 13th, 2016|Power Washing|Comments Off

Power Washing: Why You Should Hire a Professional for Power Washing

Power washing professionals have the latest equipment and know how to safely use it! If you consider yourself a pretty handy DIY’er, there are lots of things around the house you can tackle on your own to save money. However, power washing isn’t one of them. Not only do professionals have access to the latest powerful equipment, they know how to use it in a way that’s safe and effective. Here are some reasons why you should leave power washing up to the pros. Power Washing Time Saver Hiring a professional to come out and power wash your house save you time and hassle. You probably work very hard all week. Do you really want to spend an entire Saturday cleaning up your home’s [...]

By clearview|2020-06-18T21:18:21+00:00December 9th, 2015|Power Washing|Comments Off

Parking Garage Cleaning

Clearview Washing, LLC specialize’s in ALL exterior cleaning and offer’s parking garage cleaning. We work with parking garages of all sizes. Our specialized cleaning regimen includes, but is not limited to: Remove standing debris (leaves, cigarette butts, trash, etc.) by using a gas powered machine Pressure washing away dirt, oil, grease, and grime *We can also clean conduits, pipes, light fixtures, columns and staircases. Parking Garages should be cleaned at least once a year, and in high traffic garages twice a year, due to the salts and other contaminants that get into the garage surfaces in the Northeast. They eventually get absorbed into the concrete parking surfaces and eventually will cause major damage if not cleaned. We use all commercial grade power washing machines ranging [...]

By clearview|2015-09-02T16:52:43+00:00September 2nd, 2015|Power Washing|Comments Off

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