Power Washing vs. Pressure Washing
What are the similarities?
The basic function is the same: they both use highly pressurized water to help remove dirt and other materials from hard surfaces. While they are very similar processes, there are some key differences that determine how you use each service. Knowing these differences will help you determine which service you actually need to help get your home looking fresh and clean again.
As far as the water pressure is concerned, they both use similar amounts of pressure. How much pressure really just depends on the type of machine; a household unit won’t offer up as much power as an industrial machine.
What’s the difference between Power Washing and Pressure Washing?
Temperature a.k.a The Heat: Yes!
The main difference with power washing vs. pressure washing is the heat. The jet wash in a power washing machine uses heated water, whereas the water in a pressure washer is not heated.
The advantage of a power washer’s heated water is felt most clearly in tough to clean spaces with serious grime, especially mildew, salt and grease. The heated water makes it easier to clean surfaces — just as it does when doing dishes or washing your hands.
Since it can more easily wash spaces clean, it is the preferred option for jobs where surfaces are heavily soiled that can handle the warmer spray. It is particularly recommended on surfaces, such as concrete or cement, which will not be damaged by power washing.
How to choose between the two types of pressure washing?
What is Pressure Washing Used For?
Pressure washers are the go-to option for removing dust, dirt, mud, debris, and other materials from a wide variety of outdoor materials.
Pressure washers are excellent for walls, decking, driveways, patios, and windows. Because they use cold water, you don’t run the risk of heat damage.
Some of the best uses of pressure washing are for cleaning surface dirt, discolored concrete, moss, algae, and mold.
Compared to conventional cleaning methods, pressurized water allows you to clean deep inside any area. Of course, you’ll still need to be careful when cleaning your exterior surfaces. Too much water pressure can damage paint or softer materials.
What is Power Washing Used For?
A power washer is the best choice when you need to clean large areas of hard outdoor materials. For example, if you have a concrete drive that has become discolored and caked with hard-to-remove dirt, grease, and weeds.
Power washers are also best for commercial or industrial cleaning. You can use them to deep clean a restaurant kitchen or an auto shop because the hot water is perfect for tackling grease and oil.
Other good power washing uses are to remove deep black mold and other stubborn materials like chewing gum, ink, or spray paint.
Friendly advice: Leave it to the professionals!
Both of these methods are effective. You can choose to either do the work yourself or hire an expert to help. If you want to rent the equipment to do it yourself, be sure to follow the safety tips, but it’s better to trust the power washing specialists.
- Read the instructions carefully. Make sure you understand how to operate the sprayer and machine before you get started.
- Check the water and electrical connections before getting started.
- Make sure the connections are secure and avoid spraying water directly on electrical outlets.
- Use safety glasses to protect your eyes from any debris that may fly up from the water pressure.
- Don’t stand too close to what you’re spraying to avoid the risk of injury.
- Test the water pressure on a durable surface before washing windows.
- Start with the lowest setting to make sure you don’t accidentally shatter a window.
Soft Washing
The SAFE alternative to pressure washing!
Soft Washing goes beyond cleaning It is treatment that can stop the return of the slippery algae for up to 18 months getting rid of the microbes responsible for the staining and discoloration. Our processes at Blue Flamingo SoftWash provide results that last anywhere from four to six times longer than conventional power washing and with no damage! The dirt and grime that harm homes can be safely removed without causing unintended damage when cleaning wooden decks, fences and other surfaces.
Our professional soft wash cleaning method will eliminate algae and mold growth at its source. We utilize non-hazardous and biodegradable cleaning products. Our special blend of detergents is designed to treat unwanted biological growth, fungus, moss, red & green algae, bacteria, lichen, pollen, mold and other forms of embedded growth on an exterior surface without high pressure.
Offering superior, effective cleaning solutions for residential, commercial and multi-use properties throughout Miami and the surrounding areas, soft washing goes far beyond what you are used to for exterior cleaning.
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We treat your property with gentle care and meticulous attention to detail. We only use biodegradable cleaners for our soft washing work so that we can support a healthy, non-toxic environment for your home!
