Well, for starters, pressure washing, pressure cleaning, power washing, power cleaning, whatever you choose to call it, is our specialty. But keep in mind that pressure cleaning is only one part of the entire cleaning process. The other required components such as a professional grade housewash (not the watered down cleaners you find in local stores), concentrated rust and stain remover, a high grade gutter cleaner and even a bleaching/sanitizing agent are necessary if you want superior results.
When it comes to your home, don't be afraid to ask your cleaning contractor:
- What kind of cleaning agents does he use? If he mentions degreaser, slowly close the door.
- Ask him how he removes mud dauber nests and gutter stains. If he doesn't mention a brush to scrub them out, he's relying on pressure. Call someone else.
- Does he remove insect debris such as webs, cocoons and bee's nests BEFORE he starts? If not, then he's simply blowing this debris up into the crevices of your soffits and entrances where they will become food for more mold and mildew.
- Does he use different pressure settings for the different surfaces of your home? If not, then he simply doesn't have the experience or desire to do the job properly.
Notice, I tell you NOT to use a degreaser. *If you read the labels of most degreasing agents, you will see they are NOT to be used on painted surfaces or glass, so never let anyone apply degreaser to your home's surfaces. Anything designed to breakdown and remove driveway oil stains and clean auto parts should not be used on a home's exterior surfaces. Amazingly, there are even videos on the internet that recommend using a degreaser on your home. The reason most of them use degreaser is because it is cheaper than housewash and can be found at any auto parts store. It is cheaper because it does not contain the additives and components that make it safe and effective for cleaning home exteriors. Degreasers can strip the oils from your paint that affect its color and durability. ONLY if you are "paint-prepping" your home, is it ok to use a degreaser, followed by a mildewcide treatment to eliminate any remaining mold.
Using straight chlorine is also not recommended, but I see people doing this all the time as well. Apparently, they are unaware that bleach can "set" rust stains and just like a degreaser, using straight bleach can fade your house paint and streak glass. And if they do not take the time to rinse it off thoroughly, they may as well be putting battery acid on your home. We only use about 4% to 6% chlorine bleach in our housewash mixture. Adding our professional grade housewash reduces the amount of bleach necessary to do the same size the job because they are designed to work together and boost the strength of each other. Our housewash also neutralizes the "acidity" of the bleach making it safer to use around plants and animals. This combination also eliminates surface tension to create a "wetting" effect so that our mixture can penetrate the surface more deeply for a more thorough cleaning. And probably most important of all, this mixture can actually tackle both carbon based stains AND mold and mildew at the same time.
Our method of home exterior cleaning is more similar to having your home cleaned and detailed than having it pressure cleaned.
Many of our customers use words like "immaculate" and "meticulous" to describe our work quality. That's because our goal is to clean your home so well, that no one will be able to come behind us and clean your home any better without using either higher pressure or stronger chemicals. A regular cleaning scheduled every 12 to 24 months will eliminate the need for harsh cleanings and eventually clean away some of those deeper stains.
We use low pressure cleaning and rinsing techniques with 100% biodegradeable housewash and cleaning agents that are paint and landscape safe.
Operating in Tampa Bay for over 10 years, we clean everything from tile roofs to pool decks and pavers, patios, screened enclosures, soffits, driveways, sidewalks, you name it, if it's outside, we can clean it.
Tile and shingle roofs are treated with our "gentle as rain" chemical cleaning. See our "Roof Cleaning" page for more information. We also offer cleaning and sealing of pavers in natural, semi-gloss or glossy finishes and we repair cracks and paint concrete pool decks and patios.
So, please take a moment and check out our testimonials or better yet, visit our picture gallery to see what we can do for you. It's not hard to see why over 90% of our work comes from repeat customers and why we are often booked up a couple of weeks in advance. Many of our customers from last year have already reserved their appointment for this year and you should do the same if you want to lock in the same time for next year.
So call Andrea at 813-448-9349 today to set up your appointment.