The Joys Of Jet Washing
Jet washers are powerful tools which can be used in a wide variety of ways which can benefit the cleanliness, beauty, and value of your home. Jet washers can be used for heavy duty cleaning of building exteriors, balconies, patios, parking spaces and vehicles. This high powered tool can effectively clean the exteriors of your home much faster than the traditional option of a brush and soapy water. You should ideally jet wash your outdoor areas twice a year, and cars and bikes should ideally be washed monthly. You may wish to carry out these tasks more often, especially during the summer months when there is more dust and debris blowing about.
There are two types of jet washing, there is power washing and pressure washing. Both power and pressure washers utilise high pressure water to hose away dirt, dust, grime and mold from outdoor surfaces. The key difference between the tools is that a power washer uses heated water, unlike a pressure washer that uses unheated water. Power washers are best suited to tasks which require stain removal or elimination of growth of moss or mold on areas such as decking and gutters.
When using a jet washer you should always be cautious of your own safety and the safety of others. Eye protection is always a good idea when jet washing and wearing closed toe shoes should be considered essential. Be careful to never spray yourself, others, pets or plants as the high velocity can be harmful. When cleaning you should also be mindful to not hold the hose too closely to the surface that you are cleaning as you may cause unwanted damage. If you hold a jet washer nozzle too closely to a car or bike you may risk stripping away the paint. Similarly, improper use of a jet washer may prematurely age and weather concrete and patios and in some cases, may even gouge trenches into your patio; so be careful to stand well back and be mindful when choosing what pressure to use. Don’t forget to also be mindful of where you are jet washing as you may cause some disturbance to your neighbors. If you plan to jet wash your balcony, perhaps inform your neighbors below prior so that they can expect that their balcony may get wet too.
Using a jet washer is a fast and effective method of cleaning which can give a building or outdoor area a sprucing up and additionally maintain the value of your property. Jet washing is a favoured tool of APC, as it helps us take care of the properties and estates that we proudly manage. See below for pictures of an estate that was recently jet washed by one of our caretakers.
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