There’s a right way to use a pressure washer and a wrong way. The right way ensures that you do the job properly and effectively while keeping everyone safe, the wrong way can lead to mistakes, possible damage, and certain injury to you or anyone else in the nearby vicinity.
So before you start pressure washing in Bedford, it’s important to know the proper power washing techniques to help you do the job right. This equipment is very powerful as it expels water, both cold and hot, at high velocity. It’s perfect for clearing away tough dirt build-up, years of neglect, caked on grime, and mold and mildew.
Safety First
This is always top priority when you are using a pressure washer to clean any surface on your property. You must never aim the nozzle at another person or an animal because the force of the water could badly injure someone or worse. So be aware of which way the tip of your nozzle is aimed and be sure nobody is in the path of your stream.
Keeping you and everyone around you safe from harm will make this a much more positive experience.
Nozzle Choices
You have a wide range of options when selecting the right nozzle for the job. Every nozzle gives you a different stream size and pressure strength. Some nozzles will be too powerful for certain surfaces, others will be too mild. It’s up to you to decide which nozzle works best for the cleaning job you have in mind.
You may need to select more than one nozzle to fully eliminate everything you need to clear away from your surface. Just be careful not to apply too much power as you could damage the surface you are attempting to clean.
Test Your Surfaces First
That brings us to our next useful washing technique, always do a test of the surface first, before you get to work on it. You don’t want to apply too much pressure to a surface that can’t handle it, so aiming your nozzle at an inconspicuous area will allow you to determine if this is the right nozzle for the job.
Check your surface for any cracks, fractures, or other vulnerabilities that might result in you making these things worse and causing unexpected damage that will need to be repaired.
Adjust the Spray
Some dirt, grime, mold, mildew, and stains are stubborn than others. You’re using pressure to clean these things away, so adjust the power of your stream accordingly. The toughest messes are usually eliminated with a more narrow, pinpoint stream, while less ground in messes are more than likely going to be washed away with a wider, less powerful spray.
Bring the Heat
Another thing to consider when you are using a pressure washer is temperature. Hot water combined with a narrow stream can eradicate even the toughest layers of dirt and grime. Cooler water is also effective at cleaning most surfaces, but you may want to turn up the heat when necessary.