What is Power Washing/Pressure Washing?
Power washing, also known as pressure washing, refers to the growing application of high pressure water spray. Specially designed pumps produce this spray, and is a hundred times more powerful than the typical garden hose. On concrete it is used to remove unsightly mold, bubble gum, and other dirt stains. Wooden decks are returned to restore the wood’s beautiful original condition. Existing gray and fatigued finishes wood can be made to look new once more. Tthe appearance of siding (aluminum and vinyl) on a house is also greatly improved through power washing by removing pollution, mildew, and other signs of neglect. In its extreme high pressure form, water is used in many industrial cleaning applications requiring the removal of surface layers as well as dust-free cutting of some metals and concrete. High-pressure water at medium pressure, in combination with special chemicals, aids in the removal of graffiti. This process (especially when the water is hot) is used as a quick rinser o