Large residential and commercial buildings require regular pressure washing to maintain their appearance. Doing so can help prevent dirt buildup and help make a good first impression. Your building is a reflection of your business and needs to look its best.
What Is Power Washing, and How Is It Different From Pressure Washing?
The nozzle of a power washer has multiple tips that allow technicians to choose the appropriate pressure for their job. Pressure washing relies on a nozzle that has only one tip, which makes it incredibly powerful and allows the technician to quickly remove debris. On the other hand, pressure washing limits the amount of pressure that can be used, which can easily damage certain surfaces.
The heated water used by the power washer kills harmful bacteria in the environment. The power washer also has temperature and heat control, which allow technicians to determine the amount of water pressure needed to get the job done.
This eliminates the possibility of harmful environmental effects, such as the leaking of water into the ground or damage to your landscaping. Commercial building pressure washing can be very expensive and can be hard to maintain. This is why it is best to hire a professional service to help you.
How Does it Work?
The terms “pressure washing” and “power washing” are often used interchangeably. Even the pros can get confused. Both methods utilize powerful streams of water that can break down dirt and grime on surfaces. The water flow creates a powerful kinetic energy to remove these harmful substances.
For building exteriors, pressure washing utilizes hot water, cold water, and steam to remove dirt and grime thoroughly. Sometimes, various cleaning agents are also used to remove dirt and grime. These are usually mixed with water in a precise ratio to get the job done.
Power washing, on the other hand, involves using a pressure washer to fire a jet of heated water. Unlike regular pressure washing, power washing doesn’t require heating. It also uses hot water and steam to thoroughly clean different surfaces. In addition to cleaning hard surface stains, power washing can also remove accumulated salt and grime on various types of surfaces, such as tile and concrete.
Although commercial building power washing can effectively remove hard surface stains, it can’t clean all surfaces, such as vinyl siding. For these types of surfaces, regular pressure washing is usually enough. Power washing can be combined with cold water to eliminate algae and other tough stains.
Commercial Power Washing in Michigan
U&S Companies is a Michigan commercial general contractor that provides power washing for commercial buildings and properties in Macomb, Oakland, and St Clair counties. Learn more about our commercial maintenance services.
