Pressure Washing vs. Power Washing: What's the Difference?

The simple answer to this question is heat. While technique is generally the same between the two, power washing uses hot water and pressure washing doesn't use heat at all. Power washing uses hot water to remove sticky substances like mud, dirt, moss, and mildew. The heat cuts through the substance and breaks down bacteria and contamination -- something that cannot be done with cold water. Pressure washing does not use heat. It uses high-pressure water to remove residue. This water that comes out of a pressure washer nozzle is 100 times more powerful than a water hose! You can see how this can be quite dangerous.

If you have any questions about whether power washing or pressure washing is best for your home, give us a call. Our team is standing by to help you figure out what is needed for your home and work with you to get the job done well!

Chemicals Used for Pressure Washing and Power Washing

This service cannot be done with water alone. Pressure and power washing services require chemicals unique to different types of material. Choosing the incorrect chemicals and using them on windows, siding, or other surfaces, can do more damage or make the surfaces more dirty. In your home, you use different chemicals for cleaning out tubs, cleaning upholstery, washing your clothes, and wiping down windows. The cleaning agents all serve different purposes and this is also true for the surfaces on the exterior of your home. Here are some examples of how different chemicals have different cleaning purposes and uses:

• Citric acid is used to remove stains from wood or concrete
• Vinegar is a popular cleaning agent from killing germs
• Sodium Hydroxide dissolves grease and fats from glass and steel
• Sodium Hypochlorite is used as a disinfectant and a stain remover

Vancouver pressure washing company has a team of experts who know about the differences in these chemicals and will get the right ones for your specific needs. When you are in need of commercial or residential pressure washing, our team has the experience, knowledge, and tools to do it all!

The Importance of Pressure Washing for your Home or Business

Pressure washing is a part of preventative maintenance for your home or business. Annually washing your residences adds to its property value, keeps up its curb appeal, prevents damage, keeps your family healthy, and more! Take a look at the list of reasons we've put together on why it's important to have regular pressure washing services conducted at your home.

1. Pressure washing helps you maintain the value of your home or business. Natural elements do damage to the exterior of your home. In your area you could have wind, dust, sand, smoke, mold, and more, and all of these elements build up on your windows, driveways, decks, siding, patios, porches, and elsewhere. The longer you leave it there, the harder it is to get off, and the dirtier your home becomes. If ignored for too long, you just might have the property value of your house go down, making it harder to get the prices you want when it comes time to sell. Don't neglect the shell of your home. Add value to your home with well-kept features.
2. Pressure washing prevents damage. By getting regular power washing/pressure washing work done, you are preventing damage that can be done to your property, saving you money in the long term.
3. Pressure washing helps keep your loved ones safe. Mold, mildew, algae, and other bacteria can grow on your exterior over time. Here in the Pacific Northwest, mold is a common issue. Not only are these growths unappealing and cause damage, they are known health hazards. Pressure washing or power washing your home can remove these harmful buildups and will prevent your family and friends from being exposed to harmful allergens.
4. Pressure washing prepares surfaces for other jobs. If you are needing your siding repainted, your deck stained, or another similar job, having those surfaces pressure washed first is highly recommended. The pressure wash removes buildups that are in hard to reach places and prepares those surfaces for additional work.

We recommend pressure washing your property once or twice per year by professionals to avoid damage done to your surfaces. Give us a call at Vancouver Lawn Care for a free quote on Vancouver pressure washing for windows, siding, concrete, driveways, sidewalks, awnings, gutters, decks, and porches!

Choose Vancouver Lawn Care for your pressure washing and power washing needs!

Licensed and fully insured, our experts are highly trained in their craft and have years of experience behind them. Not only do we take care of your lawn and landscaping, but we focus on the whole exterior of your home with pressure and power washing, as well as gutter cleaning and roof moss removal. Our services are done with the most care and consideration and we pride ourselves in having the best rates in town. You won't come across a more friendly, honest, and trustworthy lawn care company!