Five Things You Need To Ask Before You Hire Someone To Pressure Wash Your Deck In Maryland

 

 

Finding a deck pressure washing or wood restoration company in Maryland is easier than it used to be. A simple search on the internet for deck cleaning, wood restoration or pressure washing can result in thousands of results for Maryland pressure washing companies that would be happy to pressure wash the deck on your home.

Before hiring any deck pressure washing company, Ask These 5 Questions!

1. How long have you been pressure washing decks? Over 80% of pressure washing companies in Maryland fail within their first five years of business due to bad planning, lawsuits or bad service.

2. Do you have proper training for pressure washing decks? Pressure washing isn't as simple as most people think. Too much pressure can force water behind siding or damage wood and even concrete! We suggest finding a pressure washing company through The Power Washers Of North America.

3. Do you use professional grade cleaners that are designed for the surface you are cleaning? Many contractors use home made recipes, bleach or other products from big box stores for cleaning decks. The products can cause damage to the deck surface if not used carefully. Professional grade pressure washing products are designed to give better results and outperform products from local hardware stores. If your paying for quality service, you deserve to get the best products available!

4. What type of deck sealers do you use on wood surfaces? Manufacturers spend millions of dollars a year to promote their products but they don't tell you that linseed oil, (one of the most popular oils in deck sealers) is actually food for mildew! They also don't say that surface coating agents which are usually found in hardware stores may actually allow problems to occure to the woods natural fibers. Make sure the contractor you hire is using a deck sealer that you can trust to meet your requirements. We highly recommend Ready Seal Deck Sealer.

5. Are you licensed, bonded and insured? Maryland law requires anyone that seals decks or does any type of repairs to hold a Maryland Home Improvement License. Unfortunately the MHIC does not require it for the cleaning process which is where most damage occurs. Insurance is your only protection so make sure they have it!

Pressure Washing Safety Tips When Using Chlorine

Always make sure you wear safety goggles and have available running water near by when handling any chemicals for your pressure washing project.

The running water should be another source other than the hose hooked to your pressure washer for immediate access. You don't want to have to fool around with unscrewing the hose from the pressure washer if the need for fresh water is urgent.

You also want to wear medical gloves or other gloves that are thin and easy to work with. Using bulkier gloves can alter your ability to grip precisely or use precise manuevers in case of an accidental spill. These gloves can also give you some extra comfort while using the pressure washing wand or"gun."

Chlorine can be very caustic. It also is about 2.5x the strength of household bleach.

Most surfaces can be pressure washed with chlorine by diluting it down to 50% strength. This will make it safer to work with and also give you more bang for your buck.

Sodium Hypochlorite is the active ingredient in chlorine and bleach. Typically household bleach is around 5% and Chlorine is about 12.5%. The higher the percentage of hypocrite, the more cleaning power you have.

Always remember when pressure washing, to rinse all surfaces thoroughly especially any aluminum framed windows and metal surfaces. This will help avoid any crystallization build up after you are finished with your pressure washing project.

Rinse your windows well with a water hose, not the pressure washer, as this can cause a void in the seal and your window warranty.

When you are complete with your pressure washing job, ensure you rinse everything down, including your pressure washer to avoid corrosion from the chlorine. Don't be so worried about getting water on your pressure washer motor. If the gas can is on tight and you don't shoot water directly into the exhaust vent, your pressure washer will be fine.

After you dispose of your safety gloves, thoroughly rinse your hands with fresh water. If you ever come in contact with chlorine in your eyes, immediately flush your eyes out with a water hose with a light flow and contact a doctor immediately thereafter.

With these and other safety measures, pressure washing can be a fun and effective way to keep your home attractive. It makes a big difference in appearance and if you have not had it done in a while, you will surely see for yourself the effectiveness of a good pressure washing job.

 

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