One of the things that happen when the spring weather hits is that people are excited to spend more time outdoors. The warmer weather is welcome and needed especially after a long cold winter. The warm weather is also the time of year when people are outside and looking at their house. If you look around and start to notice that your house is not looking as clean as it used to, you are not alone. The exterior of the house will take a beating through the colder months from the rain, snow and wind that comes with the weather. This type of weather can leave all kinds of debris that will be stuck to your home as well as walkways as well. Getting the exterior of the house clean is a real chore and the best way to do that is to use a pressure washer. This is a machine that will help to knock the debris off and give your home that spring time clean look.

American Hometown Services Offers Tips on Using a Pressure Washer to Clean the Exterior of Your Home

Seal Up The House Before Pressure Cleaning: When you are ready to pressure wash your home you want to make sure that you prepare in advance. You need to be sure that you take time to go around the home and shut and seal all the windows and doors. This is the best way to get the house clean and keep the water out of the house as well. If you allow water to get in the house it will start to cause water damage. That water can then lead to mold and mildew that can lead to health concerns for your family. You want to be sure that you are careful when cleaning and check occasionally to ensure that the water is not getting in.
Steer Clear of Electrical when Power Washing: The other reason that you need to be careful when pressure washing your house is the electrical wires that are in the way. The electrical wires can be coming from the house and if they get too wet it can lead to the electrical wires shorting out. You want to make sure that you are of aware of the electrical wires around the house and make sure that you are careful when cleaning these areas.
What Surfaces Can You Power Wash: The outside of your house is exposed to all the elements and dirt and debris. That is why you need to clean as much of the surfaces that you can. The great thing is that you can use a pressure washer to clean the siding or exterior of your house. You can also use the pressure washer to clean the walkways and the driveways whether it is concrete or pavers. The pressure washing will remove tire marks, dirt and oil stains that might be on your driveway. You can also pressure wash your patio and deck so you can get out and enjoy them while the weather is nice.

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American Hometown Services can come out and pressure wash your residence including deck, walkways and siding. Call our office today to make an appointment.