Pressure Washing House Siding: Yes and no. Basically, it depends on who’s doing the job. If you’re a homeowner who likes to DIY stuff around the house, you could do some damage to your vinyl or wood siding. That’s because you’re likely unfamiliar with how much pressure to use or even how to angle the wand. On the other hand, if you hire a professional to do it, the chances of damage are slim to none. That’s why it’s important to hire a technician skilled in pressure washing house siding.

Tips for Pressure Washing Your Siding

If performed incorrectly, pressure washing can be bad news. But when done the proper way, it’s a highly effective way of cleaning a property. Check out these tips:

  1. Wash away detergents and cleansers in a timely manner before they are allowed to dry. If not, streaks and water stains can result.
  2. You can scratch, bend or warp aluminum or vinyl siding if you apply too much pressure.
  3. Power washing over holes and cracks in siding can cause water to seep into your interiors, leading to structural damage and mold growth. A professional will cover those openings before beginning the job.
  4. You can cause dents and dings if you aim a pressure washing wand directly at a surface. A professional knows just how far away to stand to ensure no damage. Plus, they know the correct angle at which to hold the wand.
  5. Work from bottom to top to prevent splatter and mud puddles.
  6. Don’t use water that is too hot for your siding; marks and streaks can result.
  7. Homemade cleaning solutions, rust removers and products designed for porcelain fixtures can leave streaks and sticky residues that, in the end, can attract more dirt than you had before.

Soft Washing House Siding is Better

Soft wash pressure washing is an alternative that many professionals use. It’s ideal for vulnerable materials such as house siding. Because it doesn’t use a high pressure like traditional pressure washing does, the risk of damage is very small. This technique applies safe, specialty detergents that work to dissolve tough, stuck-on dirt and organic materials. Once the solution has ruminated for a while, it can be washed away with a low-pressure rinse. The pressure involved isn’t much more than your standard garden hose.

Soft wash cleaning is also good because it prevents splashing and splattering. Plus, it poses minimal risk of damage to windows, brick chimneys and your landscape. Ideally, you will want to clean your siding once every two years or whenever you notice a lot of dirt buildup.

Contact Clearview Washing

Rely on Clearview Washing for timely, affordable and effective pressure washing and soft washing services throughout New Jersey. To get a free quote, contact us at 732-462-1187.