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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

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

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

Power Washing Applications for Property Managers – Power Washing Hudson County

Power Washing Applications for Property Managers - As the property manager of a condominium complex, homeowners association (HOA), apartment building, office building, shopping center or strip mall, you know it’s your job to keep the building or buildings looking good. This involves anything from lawn care and maintenance to window cleaning and power washing. You likely put a lot of money into the properties you have purchased. It certainly takes time for you to make your money back, but over time, you should make the initial investment back and then some. However, you need to work at that investment in order to get the max ROI out of it or you will see a decrease in value over time. Not only does a dirty exterior [...]

By clearview|2016-10-28T19:35:11+00:00May 17th, 2016|Commercial Building Cleaning, Commercial Window Washing, Porperty Managers|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