Five Benefits Of Pressure Washing Your Home

Your home protects you and your family from the elements every single day and is exposed to all kinds of harmful things that can dirty and damage its many surfaces. For this reason, keeping on top of your home maintenance can get overwhelming, fast! Here are five reasons why we think pressure washing is the best and most efficient way of caring for your property, both in terms of making it look its best and protecting it from the elements.

1. It Protects Your Home From Damage

Much of the grime that collects on your home can deteriorate its surfaces over time. Some of the worst culprits are harmful microbes like mold, mildew, and algae. These nasty invaders eat through the paint and finishes on your home's sidings and even weaken the concrete of your driveways and sidewalks. Pressure washing is very effective at removing these damaging contaminants, getting in every small area where dirt, grime, and mold can take hold and flushing them out.

2. It Saves Time And Money On Maintenance

Because pressure washing is so good at removing the elements that can deteriorate your home's surfaces, it reduces the amount of maintenance you have to do on your home down the line. Why drop hundreds or thousands of dollars on costly home repairs while a little proactive pressure washing upfront can protect your surfaces in the first place?

It's also incredibly time-efficient! Cleaning jobs that can take hours doing by hand, like house washing, can be done in half the time (or less!) just by utilizing pressure washing.

3. It Protects The Health Of Your Family

Bacteria and mold thrive in dirty, grimy areas. If not cleaned away, they can multiply in number and grow into your home itself. These microbial irritants can be very harmful to the health of you and your family, increasing the likelihood of respiratory problems, allergy issues, and other illnesses in your home. Washing it away removes the potentially dangerous contamination and creates a safer environment for your home both inside and out.

4.It's Eco-Friendly

A lot of heavy-duty cleaning jobs require the use of strong hazardous chemicals that are harmful to the environment and unsafe for people. Because pressure washing relies partially on the force of the high-velocity water for cleaning out stubborn stains and grimy surfaces, the cleaning chemicals used don't have to be as harsh. In our work, we use environmentally friendly, biodegradable cleaning solutions that wash away safely and don't harm the environment. In addition, pressure washers use less water than your average garden hose, so in that respect, it further eliminates strain on the environment.

5. It Boosts Curb Appeal

It goes without saying, but pressure washing your home really does get it looking great. If you've ever aimed a pressure washer at a dirty driveway, you know how satisfyingly effective it is at blasting away stains. Pressure washing can achieve a deep clean that few other methods can. Because of that, it improves the overall look of your home, giving your property a major boost to its curb appeal. This is especially important if you're trying to sell your home. That level of all-over cleanliness makes a home appealing to prospective buyers. Even if you're not looking to sell your home, though, it just feels great to have a good-looking, clean house.

Home maintenance doesn't have to entail a massive undertaking each time! Pressure washing is efficient, effective, and budget-friendly. Like with any maintenance service though, when it comes to major cleaning projects, it's best to call the professionals. If you need help pressure washing any part of your property, give Thomas Pressure Washing a call at 916-633-1487. From driveway washing to gutter cleaning, we do it all. We love what we do, and we love leaving our customers happy with the results!