Learning how to power wash siding may sound easy, but if you don't have the proper tools and experience it could cause quite a it of damage.
Some of the most common mistakes to avoid made by homeowners and contractors when learning how to power wash siding are:
Trying to remove the powdery coating called oxidation on aluminum siding. Removing this coating can cause discoloration and in some cases cause the siding to look like a completely different color.
Using too much pressure can also force water up behind the siding where it will cause mildew behind the siding or in some cases, blow the siding off the house!
Washing the house from the top down or letting chemicals dry on the house, which may leave streaks on the siding.
Using a ladder to clean the upper areas of a house can result in serious injuries and death from slipping off the ladder.
These are the types of mishaps that many people have when attempting to do a quick power washing of their home. If you decide to use a power washer on your home, here are some general guidelines to use.
Make sure the machine your using puts out a minimum of 4 gallons of water per minute and less than 1000 PSI.
Most homeowners will buy a machine from a hardware store that puts out 1,000 PSI but only uses 2 gallons per minute of water. While this machine may work, it will triple the amount of time to do the job properly.
Be careful if your making your own house washing chemicals. For example, mixing bleach and ammonia can create a poisonous gas.
We suggest that home owners buy a siding wash that's available in most hardware stores and follow the manufactures guidelines for the product. Leave the stronger agents to the pro's or you may end up removing the paint along with the dirt!
We use Professional grade pressure washing products from Sun Brite Supply of Maryland!
We are proud members of the PWNA with certifications in wood restoration and environmental cleaning. Henry Bockman is a past BOD member and President of the Maryland PWNA chapter, and is currently an instructor for the PWNA and Alliance Trade Education Services.
Henry's Housework Inc.
Office: 301-216-9675 Fax: 301-216-9679
13433 Tilford Court Germantown, Maryland 20874
Our residential services are available in these and other cities in Montgomery County Maryland
Our Technicians clean, repair and install gutters and gutter guards to prevent flooded
basements and other damages.
Our technicians are some of the best trained staff in the nation! With certifications from PWNA, Alliance, ABR and many others, you can trust us to do the job right!
Roof repairs and inspections. Our trained technicians can usually solve your roof leak problems for less money than you think!
Nuisance wildlife trapping, ice dam removal and other services are also available. Find out more here!
Ashton, Aspen Hill, Barnesville, Beallsville, Bethesda, Boyds, Brinklow, Brookeville, Burtonsville, Cabin John, Chevy Chase, Clarksburg, Colesville, Damascus, Darnestown, Derwood, Gaithersburg, Garrett Park, Germantown, Glen Echo, Kensington, Laytonsville, Montgomery Village, North Bethesda, North Potomac, Olney, Poolesville, Potomac, Rockville, Sandy Spring, Silver Spring, Spencerville, Takoma Park, Washington Grove, West Bethesda, Wheaton
Our low pressure roof cleaning services can restore the natural color of your roof by removing dirt, mildew and the black stains from Gleo Caspa Magma from your roof.
Our technicians can identify and repair roof leaks and have also received training from PWNA and Alliance training to perform the job correctly the first time!
Standard Service Plan
Using a custom built low pressure cleaning system, your home will be washed using mild soaps and detergents to remove mold and dirt.
This plan is designed for the home owner that wants to keep their homes siding looking it's best!
Our wood restorations services are performed using low pressure, professional grade soaps and the #1 rated deck sealer in the wood restorations industry, Ready Seal!
We have cleaned and restored over 1 Million square feet of wood surfaces in Montgomery County Maryland, and teach the pressure washing companies across the nation for the Power Washers of North America and Alliance Trade Education Services.
Our brick and concrete cleaning services can restore the natural color of brickwork and patios by removing dirt, mildew and other stains using low pressure, hot water and professional grade soaps and detergents.
Our technicians can identify and treat hundreds of common stains that can cause other companies to throw up their hands in defeat!
Free Written Estimates
Licensed - Insured - Bonded
MHIC #56039
Extensive Training & Certifications
Pressure Washing Industry Instructors
Professional Staff
Reliable Service
Over 17,000 Satisfied Clients
18 Years of Experience
Group Discounts
Expert Advice
Professional Grade Products
Professional Equipment
Customer Support
We support Our Community
Award Winning Services
Find Out More Here!
Super Service Plan
Using a custom built low pressure cleaning system, your home, gutters and downspouts, will be washed using mild soaps and detergents to remove mold and dirt.
The gutters will be scrubbed with a special product designed to remove those ugly black streaks and discolorations!
Supreme Service Plan
Using a custom built low pressure cleaning system, your home, gutters and downspouts, walkways, porches and driveway will be washed using mild soaps and detergents to remove mold and dirt.
The gutters will be scrubbed with a special product designed to remove those ugly black streaks and discolorations!
The concrete and brick surfaces will be cleaned using professional grade cleaners and hot water to "Deep Clean" the surfaces.
Gutter Services
Roofing Services