Power Washing

Power washing is a term used for washing something with high-pressure water to get rid of mud, dirt, mildew, and other substances that are considered to be a health hazard or eyesore. However, it can be confused with a similar term, which is pressure washing — technically, they use the same amount of pressure. The difference comes from the equipment used to deliver the water; a household unit won’t be able to provide the same pressure that an industrial machine can.

What Can Be Power Washed?

Power washing can use a high amount of concentrated pressure, so we carefully analyze the various materials that it can be used on. But if you’re looking to wash off a particular surface, here are a few things that power washing will be perfect for:

  • Sidewalks
  • Driveways
  • Patio decks
  • Walkways
  • Brick walls
  • Parking lots
  • Concrete surfaces

However, there are a few things that we may or may not be able to use pressure washers on, depending on a few factors:

  • Sidings
  • Roofs
  • Vinyl
  • Stucco
  • Stone
  • Aluminum
  • Wood
  • Bricks

Talk to one of our friendly customer service staff if you wish to learn more about our power washing services or to see if you can get power washing services for your home.

Power Washing and Pressure Washing

Another difference between power washing and pressure washing can be determined by the level of heat involved. Power washing works by heating the water to deliver the high pressure and is used on areas with residue that’s difficult to remove. Using specialized pressure washing equipment can provide as much as 100x more power compared to the usual garden hose.

However, it doesn’t just take powerful equipment to get the job done — you’ll also need a professional to get it done right without using too much water. Around 4 gallons of water are used each minute, so you’ll need a professional to ensure that the process is environmentally friendly. Thankfully, pressure washing doesn’t have to be hard — especially if you have a team of experts who can do all the work for you the right way.