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Pressure Washing 101
Soft Wash vs Pressure Washing (Power Washing)
Not too long ago, the manufacturers were engineering machines with 3000-4000 psi to remove dirt and grime with force. This is no longer the case. The days of cleaning with high pressure and forcing water into cracks and spaces where it was not intended are gone. The industry has evolved and the technology has advanced. Soft washing utilizes a detergent to loosen the dirt and grime so that it can be removed with a controlled low-pressure stream of water.
Organic vs Inorganic
Traditional detergents contain some form of chlorine and are designed to kill organic growth. This would include mildew, algae, lichens, and moss. Stains caused by rust, dyes in mulch, or chalky siding will require acids for removal. These are not always included in the quote. If you think your project might need an acid, please let us know before your appointment date.
CLEANSERS COUNT
Expertise is important. So are the cleansers used to get your end result. You’ll want to avoid contractors who use undiluted bleach to wash your home. Elite Pressure Washing utilizes a unique blend of detergents that achieves that picture-perfect look without ever putting the quality of your home or business at risk.
Our Approach to Your Home
Whether your siding is aluminum, vinyl, cedar, stucco, brick, or Dryvit, we are able clean it without damaging your home. Each substrate is cleaned with different techniques and different detergents because they are made of different materials and can withstand different amounts of pressure. What is different about Elite? We know the difference.
Plants
Our detergents are mostly water but do contain additives that are not to be considered plant food. To protect your landscaping, we water the plants down beforehand and rinse thoroughly afterward. By utilizing this technique, we have never had to replace landscaping because of chemical toxicity. NEVER allow anyone to cover your plants with plastic tarps for more than a few minutes. The trapped heat could harm your plants.
Weep Holes
Vinyl siding is manufactured with tiny drain holes on the underside of each piece. This is to allow any moisture that gets behind the siding to leach out and not remain trapped behind the siding and cause water-related damage. From time to time, water gets behind the siding. Hours after we leave, the water’s capillary pressure breaks and the water drips out of these weep holes. Often, it leaves a brown stain on the vinyl.
If you see these stains, give us a call – it is a simple fix.
Artillery Fungus
These small black freckles can appear on your house, siding, concrete, and windows. As you run your fingers across them, you can feel the smooth texture of the spores. This is most common but not limited to areas near landscaping mulch. The fungus resides in the mulch beds and shoots their sticky spores in the air like artillery. The spores adhere to everything. Unfortunately, these spores DO NOT wash off with pressure or hot water.
Whenever we see heavy algae growth on a painted or stained surface, the results are always the same. The algae softens the coating below and as we wash the substrate, algae is removed. Due to no fault of our own, the coating that was beneath the algae is also removed.
ASK QUESTIONS
Have a question about the pressure cleaning process? Don’t be afraid to speak up! Elite Pressure Washing believes in complete transparency. We’re proud to guarantee your satisfaction and achieve this through clear communication throughout the process.
What We Can Do for You
Our Approach to Your Home.
Whether your siding is aluminum, vinyl, cedar, stucco, brick, or Dryvit, we are able clean it without damaging your home. Each substrate is cleaned with different techniques and different detergents because they are made of different materials and can withstand different amounts of pressure. What is different about Elite? We know the difference.
Over Ten Years in Business
Our Goal is Your Satisfaction
We appreciate that every home is an investment. That’s why our team is staffed by proud perfectionists with one goal in mind -- your complete satisfaction. We work tirelessly to deliver professional results that will keep your space looking picture-perfect while maintaining its superior condition.
If your property has any special needs, contact us to learn more about the tailored solutions we can offer you. We exclusively use the best equipment and cleansers to get you those perfect results, so you can always rest assured that your home is in good hands.
Elite Pressure Washing is proud to be the behind-the-scenes helper of Pennsylvania’s homes. Let us provide you with your pristine solution today!
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Did You Hear What Your Neighbors are Saying About Us?
I am so pleased with the work cleaning city grime off of concrete and brick. It was my first time using Elite Pressure Washing, and besides a fair price and truly excellent work, Jim was honest and nice. That counts for a lot with me.
Susan A.
This is the first time we used EPW, and we are extremely happy and pleased with the results. The crew was both professional and personable. Will definitely use them again.
Kathy Q.
We are a repeat customer for Elite and just as satisfied this time around. We referred 3 friends/family members, and they were very satisfied as well. We would highly recommend this company.
Dennis M.
Elite Pressure Washing recently cleaned my house, front steps, and back patio. They did an incredible job. They really took the time to do the job right and were very thorough. They scheduled me in quickly and answered all of my questions in a timely manner.
Julie N.
Excellent experience: the owner is prompt, attentive, and responsive, and the job was performed very professionally by his crew. Highly recommended
Robert R.
This family-owned business is run by incredibly kind and hardworking people, from the owner to the crew. I highly recommend them for both business and personal needs. Fantastic service and amazing people!
Brianna L.
Jim Holler is patient, professional, and entirely reasonable when interacting with homeowners like me. His crew are kind, focused and careful. I am blown away when a great company like this goes the extra mile and does what needs to be done to make the job great.
Kirk B.