Pressure washing a patio isn’t as simple as a lot of homeowners assume. Low-pressure garden hoses do not effectively wash away silt, dirt and mud that settles into the cracks and pores of patio materials. Cleaning a patio with a pressure washer can also result in chipped patio paint, a damaged lawn or garden and muddy water splashed onto your home’s exterior! Patio cleaning is better left for a professional home exterior cleaning company in San Mateo.
Our patio cleaning process starts with the application of a powerful but gentle solvent that eliminates deep dirt and grime. Your patio, can then be rinsed gently, with low water pressure and without damage to your lawn or landscaping or creating a mess on your property.
For wood patio cleaning in San Mateo, we use the exact same equipment to power wash patios as we use home exterior, but we use a different technique. “Softwashing” is a lot like power washing but the pressure is kept much lower. This is important to preserve the paint, stains and finishes. Soft washing a patio also keep the wood from splintering which will lead to structural issues. We have the knowledge and experience to determine the exact pressure needed. If the patio has considerable damage then we will utilize the lowest pressure necessary to get the job done safely.
Brick patios are usually more difficult to clean than wood or concrete. Brick patio stones all have raised, textured areas along the top of their surface. These sections make effective brick patio cleaning challenging, even if using a pressure washer.
Our San Mateo brick patio cleaning process begins with solvents that easily reach those deep areas of dirt and grime, dissolving the toughest mud and ground-in debris. These solvents will remove moss, mold and algae that is growing in cracks and crevices! We then use our special brushes for deep cleaning brick patios, to push off all the thick and unsightly dirt and debris.
Pressure washing a concrete patio does more than make the space look nicer. Organic dirt, dust, grime and other debris that gets caught in the cracks and crevices of concrete might eventually get blown into the lawn and ruin its appearance too. Cleaning a concrete patio can also remove moss, mold and algae. When this type of debris gets damp or wet, it becomes very slick and slippery, creating a hazard for anyone that’s walking around the concrete patio!
Don’t count on a garden hose or DIY online videos that try to show you how to safely clean a patio, but instead leave this job to the professionals. San Mateo Pressure Washing has several years of hands-on experience in patio cleaning in San Mateo and the surrounding communities, and our professional soft wash systems and specialty brushes will guarantee all areas of your patio are pristinely clean and are ready for you and your family to enjoy!
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