A Greener Way to Clean: Pressure Washing for the Environment
There are a lot of well-known advantages to having your home professionally pressure washed. Pressure washing provides a pristine clean far beyond what manual cleaning methods are capable of, creates an instant boost to a home's curb appeal, protects the investment value of a property, and lengthens the lifespan of building materials. It's typically for these reasons that experts advise homeowners to have their home pressure washed at least once a year. But did you know that pressure washing can also help the environment? That's right; pressure washing is actually one of the most environmentally friendly methods of exterior home cleaning.
These days, it's difficult not to make a decision as a homeowner without thinking about how it will affect the world around us. Pressure washing can provide homeowners with peace of mind, as it not only results in a clean home but a green home!
With the proper techniques, pressure washing can reduce the amount of energy and water needed to clean exterior surfaces such as rooftops, driveways, and siding. It can also extend these surfaces' lifespan, meaning that materials can go longer without needing replacement. It is also easier than ever to find, buy and apply safely biodegradable cleaning detergents for a clean that won't harm the ecosystem. Overall, pressure washing provides an environmentally-conscious clean you can feel good about!
Saving Resources with Professional Pressure Washing
It's pretty much impossible to clean a home's exterior without water. But how much water is needed depends entirely on the method of cleaning!
With manual cleaning, a standard garden hose is typically utilized, which outputs water at an average of 50 PSI or pounds per square inch. However, with pressure washing, water is applied at a much higher pressure to effectively clear away dirt, debris, and bacteria. In doing so, pressure washing can reduce the amount of water needed by over 50 percent!
Don't Replace, Replenish!
Pressure washing as routine maintenance effectively keeps building materials looking better for longer. It cleans away the dirt, debris, and bacteria that contribute to the early decay of a home. That means those building materials can go longer without needing a replacement. Rather than replacing the wood of your fence or the siding on your home, you can restore the materials you already have, saving the environment from the waste of more natural resources.
Green Cleaning Solutions
It is a common misconception that pressure washing uses harmful chemicals in its detergents. In fact, most pressure washing requires little to no chemicals at all! Some projects merely require hot water or high water pressure. Even when cleaning solutions are needed, it is now easier than ever to find, buy and apply entirely environmentally-friendly solutions.