House Washing Columbia SC

The answer is mixed, some of your home, like brick and stone, may require some moderate pressure while other areas such as siding, soffits, trim and windows should never undergo excessive pressure .Soft washing typically uses low pressure ranging from 100 to 500 PSI (pounds per square inch) while pressure washing can use high pressure ranging from 1,500 to 4,000 PSI or even higher. The lower pressure used in soft washing is safer for delicate surfaces and materials like siding, roofs, and windows, and is more effective at removing organic growth like algae, mold, and mildew without causing damage to the surface.

The frequency with which you should wash your home exterior depends on a few factors, including your location, weather conditions, and level of exposure to natural elements. In general, it’s a good idea to wash your home exterior at least once a year to remove built-up dirt and grime, and to keep it looking its best.

The best time of year to wash your home exterior is typically in the spring or fall, when temperatures are mild and the weather is not too humid or rainy.

It’s important to note that the duration of a house washing project can vary depending on several factors such as the size of the house, the amount of buildup and dirt on the exterior, and the type of equipment and techniques used. Typically, a standard-sized home with an average level of dirt buildup can take anywhere between 1 to 3 hours to complete.

As for being present during the project, most clients don’t need to be home unless there are leaky areas on their home that need to be addressed or if they have a historic home that requires extra attention. However, it’s always best to communicate with the professionals to ensure that any specific needs or concerns are addressed beforehand.

The team does a walk around to identify plants that are hyper sensitive plants like  potted plants or freshly planted flowers, trees and bushes. We may opt to cover sensitive flowers with Tyvek wrap. When a plant is thirsty it immediately drinks in the liquid that lands on it which is why the first thing we do is water all your surrounding plants to quench their thirst and satisfy them with water versus our solution. Plants are watered before, during and after cleaning. The rinse technician waters the foliage to quench its thirst and then places a protective layer of water on the leaves. We apply our solution and then we rinse the plants a third time, insuring all plants are thoroughly protected from the initial solution application. Once the solution is diluted with water, it is biodegradable leaving behind a safe environment for plants. It is always advisable to run your sprinkler system 3-5 days in succession after your service, especially during very hot, dry weather. By time we are done our solution is as safe as pool water!