Commercial pressure washing is a quick, efficient way to deep clean surfaces using pressurized water and a cleaning solution. Those surfaces might be cement patios, parking lots, walkways, or even the exterior of a commercial building itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes pressure washing so versatile is the ability to adjust the psi (pounds per square inch) of water hitting the surface to be cleaned. Most pressure washers can be set for between 500 and 3,000 psi, though larger commercial pressure washers can blast away with 50,000 psi. The correct psi depends on the job at hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you might imagine, the proper pressure needed to blast mold from a stucco storefront is very different from the pressure needed to remove the same mold from a sidewalk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pressure washing is also an efficient way to destroy surfaces and kill landscaping around commercial buildings. Knowing the precise pressure and cleaning solution to use on any given surface isn\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t a matter of guesswork or trial and error. It\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s a sophisticated science requiring intense training like that received by More Clean of Texas certified technicians. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2ve seen too many businesses do damage because an enthusiastic building manager decided to handle her own commercial pressure washing services or hired someone who happened to have a commercial pressure washer but little or no experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The truth is, commercial pressure washing looks easy from a distance. Countless homeowners rent pressure washers to clean their driveways or homes each summer. They\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u009dand perhaps you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u009dfigure it can\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t be much different to clean a commercial property, right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s not<\/em> the same\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u00a6and we\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2d like to spare you some misery by sharing the top three mistakes we see building managers make when deciding how to go about pressure washing commercial buildings.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#1. They use an inexperienced vendor for commercial pressure washing services.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re a Do-It-Yourself sort, good for you. If you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2ve found changing light bulbs and checking HVAC systems yourself saves money as you manage your commercial property, you might think providing your own commercial pressure washing services is another way to keep your budget under control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But when it comes to commercial pressure washing, DIY projects often end up DOA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do-It-Yourselfers and inexperienced vendors lack the training and experience to select and operate proper equipment, mix appropriate cleaning solutions, and use the best cleaning technique. It takes just seconds for an ill-placed jet of overly-pressurized water to strip off paint or even blast a hole through a thin stucco exterior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s what you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re looking to see from your commercial pressure washing services provider: a long list of satisfied customers, the proper equipment, and the right certifications. Anything less and you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re risking an incomplete cleaning job or worse: a porthole drilled into the side of your building. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, you risk an Environmental Protection Agency fine of $25,000 every day you pressure wash if your inexperienced vendor fails to properly manage runoff. See our article about compliance with EPA regulations here. (provide internal link<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2 They do just half the commercial pressure washing job.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you really have to pressure wash sidewalks as well as the entranceway? Does it truly matter if walkways are kept clean? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes and yes\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u009dand here\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s why: dirt, dust, bird droppings, mold, pollution, and debris have a cumulative effect on surfaces. You can\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t count on occasional rainstorms to wash away leaves or pollen that sticks to surfaces. Graffiti won\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t erase itself. And some exteriors\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u009dbrick especially\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u009dcan deteriorate if left unwashed too long. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One business decided to hire a commercial pressure washing service to clean their building\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s exterior but then didn\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t follow through with also cleaning walkways. The result\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u009dthe debris from the building\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s surfaces and gutters simply sat on the walkways\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u009dwaiting to be tracked into the building by foot traffic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So don\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t settle for hit-and-miss commercial pressure washing. Do it right\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u009dand do it all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3 They wait too long between pressure washing commercial buildings.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re often asked how long commercial properties can wait between pressure washings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our answer\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u009d it depends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re pressure washing a parking lot, that\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s one thing. If you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re pressure washing dumpsters or other equipment, that\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s another. And if you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re washing the exterior of your building, there\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s still another answer. More Clean of Texas is happy to recommend a commercial pressure washing schedule that meets your needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s a rule of thumb: pressure wash what needs to be washed when it begins<\/em> to get dirty, not after a surface is so compromised that commercial pressure washing may not be able to rectify the situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even better, put commercial pressure washing services in your maintenance budget so you can keep your property sparkling and inviting. Your business will benefit because\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u00a6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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• A clean exterior is a welcome mat<\/strong> you lay out for your customers, residents, and tenants. They notice when parking lots, entranceways, and building exteriors are dingy or stained. It\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s not a good look for inspiring confidence. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Keeping surfaces clean reduces repairs.<\/strong> Commercial pressure washing can remove chemicals that compromise surfaces and delay or eliminate the need for expensive repairs.   <\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Clean surfaces are healthier for you and others who use the building.<\/strong> Nobody benefits from pollutants, pollen, mildew, and algae\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u009dand pressure washing significantly reduces their presence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Here\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s one additional mistake: some building managers don\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t give us a call.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

     Our team at More Clean of Texas is trained to deliver whatever commercial pressure washing services you require. We\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2ll carefully evaluate what\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s needed in your unique situation and provide a professional, cost-effective solution you can trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

     #4 Here\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s one additional mistake: some building managers don\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t give us a call.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

     Our team at More Clean of Texas is trained to deliver whatever commercial pressure washing services<\/a> you require. We\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2ll carefully evaluate what\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s needed in your unique situation and provide a professional, cost-effective solution you can trust. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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