The Benefits of Home Pressure Washing

Pressure washing your home should be a part of routine home care. For those that don’t know the benefits, this may seem odd or unnecessary, but pressure washing the exterior of your space has advantages that far outweigh the cost or effort in doing it. Keep reading for the reasons why pressure washing benefits both you and your family home.

Protects your home from damage

The harsh sun damages building paint and exterior surfaces, especially when working in conjunction with grime and dirt. Excessive moisture can stain a home’s surface and prevent the exterior from looking its best. Pressure washing the buildup or stains away protects the surface from further damage and from the sun permanently baking harsh particles into the paint.

Pressure washing primes for painting and restoration

If you’re thinking about painting or resurfacing the exterior of your house, pressure washing is a crucial part of the preparation process. For paint to stick correctly and the finish to be clean and attractive, you want to pressure wash before starting any exterior project. This practice is also great for any fence or deck restaining. If you remove the dirt and ick, the stain is more likely to set appropriately and last longer.

Saves time and costs less in the long term

Try to think of another way to clean the outside of your home. Pressure washing truly is the fastest, most efficient, and effective way. Leaving the cleaning to professionals will save you even more time, and also limit the chance of dangerous ladder spills, or other potential injuries. 

Better for your health

Allergens hide on surfaces, and in this case, they can be in plain sight. Pollen, dust mites, mold, and other contaminants can accumulate on your home exterior. Pressure washing annually will help those harmful allergens from entering or making your seasonal allergies worse.

Increases property value

Fresh paint, or the look of fresh paint, knowingly increases the value of your home. Even if you don’t plan on repainting, pressure washing can stop discoloration and surface degradation. If you do decide to paint, pressure washing helps the paint set properly and therefore makes your house easier on the eyes. A beautiful home is easier to sell than one that looks run down, and the pressure wash may be just what your exterior needed to boost that offer.

Mark’s Painting offers residential and commercial painting for Tampa, Hillsborough, and Pinellas County. Exterior painting, including priming, sealing, plaster & drywall service, pressure washing. We paint interiors, including ceilings, walls, trim, baseboard, fireplaces, mantels, paneling, wainscoting, doors, and windows. We offer wallpaper removal, caulking, staining and varnishing, refinishing, texturing, specialty finishes, and more. We are licensed and insured. Call us at 813-295-7926.