How do I know if my driveway needs a pressure wash?
21st March 2022
After you do a home renovation
Complete renovation of the kitchen, the bathroom, the bedrooms, or all at once, usually comes with a lot of dust and dirt. It can easily fall into the inconspicuous holes of your driveway and stay there for a long time – why not forever? The pressure wash is a perfect option to ensure that once you have completed the home repairs, your home sparkling clean – both inside and out. This professional pressure wash procedure will also remove any paint residue on your driveway without having to spend hours scrubbing it off.
At least once a year
Even if your driveway does not look so dirty, it is a good practice to apply pressure wash as a deep cleaning at least once a year. It will give you peace of mind and will reduce the risk of mold, weeds, and cracking of the concrete.
When you want to be eco friendly
Using pressure wash to freshen up the look of your driveway, does a favor to both yourself and Mother Nature. Since this method uses pressurized water, you don’t have to use harsh chemicals or bleach to clean your driveway. In addition, the time spent on cleaning is relatively less, which is why you use much less water – one of the fastest disappearing resources on earth. Using this professional method also eliminates the risk of poisoning a pet with toxic cleaners. Many harsh cleaning solutions can irritate the skin and eyes. Pressure wash is certainly a much safer way to do so.
There are many stains
The best prevention for stubborn stains is to clean them as soon as you notice them. However, you often can’t deal with them at home, and the sooner you call in professionals to do a pressure wash on your driveway, the lower the risk of these stains soaking into the concrete. Be careful with grease stains, as they tend to penetrate the deepest levels of your driveway, which can eventually lead to cracking and splitting of the concrete.
When you already observe cracks
If your driveway has cracks that still look small, but you have decided to repair them, it is a good idea to call for a pressure wash beforehand. If you start fixing your driveway before you are 100% sure that the small holes and cracks do not contain invisible bacteria, moss, or mold, you risk “sealing the problem” temporarily. This can often lead to its return, as mold and dirt adore dark places, and can unexpectedly disrupt the integrity of the concrete. Pressure wash would act as a disinfectant before repairing your driveway and would save you a lot of headaches. As well as money of course.
When you want to save money
A pressure wash can be a much cheaper option to clean your driveway – you won’t have to buy any special cleaning tools or solutions you might not end up using.