Your home’s exterior surfaces reflect a sense of how well it is cared for, and just like when a child comes in from rolling in the dirt, it doesn’t look so great when it doesn’t receive a bath once in a while. Of course, it adds one more task to the ever-growing maintenance list; however, pressure the benefits of pressure washing a house tend to make it worthwhile. 

We rolled up our sleeves to find some of the top advantages to breaking out the garden hose and giving your home a good wash down.

Remove Built-up Debris

Over time, your home becomes exposed to various temperatures, debris, and weather conditions that can adversely affect your home’s exterior. Things like dirt, dust, algae, mildew, and grime can all find a permanent home on your siding, leaving a rather displeasing appearance.

Some homeowners may not even notice until the build-up becomes substantial. Either way, long-term debris coating the house’s surface can lead to more significant problems like insect infestations and coating degradation that become difficult to remove.

Pressure washing applies direct pressure per square inch (PSI) to quickly sheer off any dirt or debris, leaving your home looking right as rain again.

Remove Harmful Contaminants

Contaminants and stains also build up or appear over time, making your home susceptible to corrosion or unsightly marks that seriously degrade the house’s exterior quality. For example, insecticides, cleaning solutions, or liquid fertilizers may have inadvertently made contact with the surface, embedding in the microscopic porous substrate. 

It is important to properly wash and remove any harmful contaminants to avoid damage and help prepare the surface for things like priming, painting, or staining. 

Protect From Weather Damage

You may wonder, “How does pressure washing my house protect it from weather damage?” Well, between high humidity and harmful UV rays, all exterior surfaces are at risk of algae and mildew growth, not to mention discoloration.

Pressure washing not only removes and prevents unwanted elements from taking hold, but it avoids deep saturation and shortening the lifespan of your siding or fencing. 

Prepare Your Home for Sale

The real estate market is a fickle environment for a home looking a little worse for wear. Potential buyers and real estate agents use a fine-tooth comb to find any reason to lower their offer— if they make one.

Putting your best foot forward by pressure washing your siding, fencing, and walkways helps impress and turn “lookers” into “buyers” at top-dollar asking prices.

Improve Curb Appeal

Of course, curb appeal is an element of listing your property on the real estate market, but there is more to it than just pleasing potential buyers. Homeowners should consider that when their home looks rather grubby and unkept, it lowers property value for home appraisers, neighbors, and would-be criminals. 

Instead of looking desirable for the right reasons, poor maintenance can attract break-ins or even graffiti. Pressure washing takes off fine grime or can provide a deeper clean to show off the home in its finest form.

Use Professional Services to Prevent Harm

There is more to pressure washing your house than meets the eye. Indeed, using the wrong pressure or cleaning solutions can damage your exterior surfaces and kill off any foliage.

Entrust your home to the pressure washing professionals at ASAP Carpets & More in Smyrna, GA., and surrounding areas. Their professional team has all the right equipment and experience to expertly clean all your exterior surfaces, even for multilevel homes. Furthermore, ASAP uses environmentally friendly solutions that are pet and plant friendly, so you don’t have to worry about toxic chemicals in your yard.

Make your home look polished and new again! Book your FREE ESTIMATE online or by calling 404-600-1199 today!