CLEANING YOUR HOME

Most siding manufacturers suggest you have your house washed using low pressure every two years to avoid the unsightly build up of oxidation.

Pressure washing your home can not only keep it looking good but can also cut the need to repaint as often. Pressure washing aluminum, steel, vinyl or wood siding removes grit that grinds away the surface when it's agitated by wind or rain. Pressure washing is also a good way to prepare a house's surface for repainting. Once the siding is clean you may find that you don't need to paint after all. If your house does need repainting, a thorough washing removes dirt mildew, moss, peeling, flaking and chalking paint.

Special care should be taken when cleaning your home. Most chemicals used in cleaning your home include a chlorine base. Although chlorine is effective in killing mold, mildew and fungi, chlorine may also damage the surface and create health problems for you, your family, pets and plant life. A strong chlorine base cleaner may shorten the life expectancy of your vinyl or aluminum siding, cause "dry rot" of window screens and damage paint.

The best way to ensure your home is cleaned properly is to employee a qualified pressure washing technician. As a property owner, you should insist on Environmentally Friendly, Biodegradable cleaning products.