Rookie pressure washing mistakes

Pressure washing can be a scary business. When you’re cleaning the siding of your home or even just the sidewalk in front of it, there are many things that can go wrong. And if you aren’t careful with how much pressure you use or what solution you use, all the hard work that has gone into preparing for this project could be wasted.

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Here are some common rookie mistakes when it comes to pressure washing:

Neglecting to use a cleaning solution

You should always use a cleaning solution while pressure washing. If you use only water, you are creating more problems for yourself down the road!

You see, if you use only water you will remove a layer of algae, mold and grime, but only the one you can see. Small traces of these nasties that you are trying to remove will survive out of sight, under rocks and crevices. They will welcome all the water that you just provided for them!

Effectively, you just watered them!

It is very important to use a proper cleaner for the problem you are trying to solve. Otherwise, you or the inexperienced pressure washer could create more trouble for you than what you started with!

Cleaner will go into these grooves and actively remove the issues from your property.

Using too much pressure

If you don’t have a lot of experience pressure washing, you may be tempted to press harder and faster than necessary. This can lead to damage to the surface being cleaned and even damage to your machine. If you’re new to pressure washing, don’t make the mistake of thinking that more is better!

Pressure washers are designed for specific tasks and should be used only within their operating parameters. The higher the PSI (pounds per square inch), the greater amount of force being applied. It’s important that users understand what PSI they need for their projects so they don’t wind up doing more harm than good by using too much pressure on delicate surfaces or equipment like siding or decks made from wood composite materials (like Trex).

A strategy can help you avoid rookie mistakes when it comes to pressure washing.

A pressure washing strategy can help you avoid rookie mistakes when it comes to pressure washing. Use a pressure washer that is the right size for your project, and wash the property in order that will clean it and not produce streaks and grime. If you are unsure of what you are doing or how to do it properly, hire an expert instead.

Conclusion

In short, there are some rookie mistakes that nobody should make when they’re first starting out. These mistakes can lead to ruined equipment, wasted time and money, and possibly even injury. That’s why we recommend following the strategy that we outlined above: use proper cleaning solutions, don’t use too much pressure on your equipment (or yourself), and always be aware of what you are trying to do!