Those of you who are capable of thinking for yourself know that one of the keys to painting a house like a pro is to ensure it is clean before you start. To clean and conserve water using a gas pressure washer like an expert, you must learn the secrets of pressure washing a house.
Items You’ll Require
1. Access sufficient clean water for your pressure washer to function at its best. Find out how many gallons per minute (GPM) your pressure washer needs from the manual. I bring this up because, in our region, residents living at the end of the county water line do not receive sufficient water volume during the summer to run a 3000-pressure washer, which requires 3 gallons per minute (GPM).
If you take your time and use a power washer instead of a garden hose, you’ll save time and significantly less water. But take your time and ensure you don’t miss any spots; they’ll become apparent once the paint dries.
The Best High-Pressure Cleaner For the job, I recommend using at least 2000 PSI and 2.5 or more GPM (gallons of water per minute) to efficiently wash the dirt away from the porous surfaces of a house with an exterior built of stone and masonry. If you’re not careful, the high-pressure water will blast away any loose mortar from the joints. This is not altogether terrible news since it will provide ample opportunity to practice your tuck-pointing.
Pressure washers of high grade will have a cleaning solution dispenser that can siphon cleaning solution from a built-in reservoir or an external container. There is no need to go out of a measuring cup or do the math to ensure that the chemical is mixed at a 15:1 ratio because the system is already set up to do that for you.
5. In the sky, Cleaning the ceiling is no exception to the general rule that working overhead is difficult. Protect your eyes and body, as water and filth are everywhere and can be reflected off anything. Wear your hearing and eye protection, long pants, and sturdy shoes. Never use a pressure washer while standing on a ladder. The safest way to work is on solid ground; if you must reach a higher location, utilize scaffolding or a man lift with safety bars.
When caring for your landscaping and plants, avoid exposing them to high-pressure water, cleaning chemicals, and the dirt that is washed off a house. You may protect your plants from water damage by placing a drop cloth over them before cleaning and then rinsing them off with a low-pressure garden hose afterward. Don’t forget to remove the drop cloth too long; a few minutes is fine, but not all day.
Cleaning the Home Properly
First, find the side of the home that doesn’t get the most sun and start cleaning there. Streaking is caused by direct exposure to sunlight.
The second step is to set up the garden hose by connecting it to the outdoor water faucet after inspecting it for any damage (such as nicks or kinks) and ensuring the gasket and filter assembly are in proper operating order. Then, before connecting the hose to the pressure washer, turn on the water to remove any remaining debris.
The third step in setting up a pressure washer is to connect the garden hose to the low-pressure side of the pump. Connect the high-pressure hose to the opposite end of the pump once the first hose has been secured. After purging the hoses and pump assembly of any remaining air, turn on the water faucet at full force and squeeze the trigger on the handle at the hose’s end for a few minutes.
Now that the hoses are connected, and the water is running at maximum pressure, the washer has all the water it needs to do its job effectively; step four is to start the motor. However, if we haven’t done so already, we should check the gasoline and oil levels in the engine before starting it. Nothing is more frustrating than finally getting the hang of a task, only to have the machine suddenly stop working. This reminds us of something else: machines with oil sensors that turn them off if the oil gets too low must be leveled to function correctly. You can start the engine by following the manufacturer’s guidelines for your specific model.
Five Houses Cleaned With a Pressure Washer,
Wash at the bottom to eliminate streaks, and work your way up to the roof.
Cleaning the home using a soap attachment requires beginning at ground level.
Don’t let the cleaner dry before rinsing it off with clean water to avoid staining when you clean the house.
Glass and weather seals surrounding doors and windows should not be sprayed with a high-pressure spray.
Never point a hose at a high-pressure light switch, outlet, or ceiling fixture.
Spraying under or through vinyl siding seams can cause damage, so take care.
Always get streak-free, professional results by washing from the bottom up and rinsing from the top down.
You may have the best-looking home on the block while still cleaning like a pro and conserving water (this machine uses about half as much water as a garden hose).
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Happy New Year,
Mike
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