Pressure washing is a type of washing in which whole house sidings are cleaned with powerful water pressure; it is also known as Power washing. The method of power washing is the best way to clean the house as it cleans all the dirt where your hand cannot reach, such as railings and a siding; using a brush is also an option, but that will need your whole week off.
You save a lot of time with pressure washing; it will take only a few hours to wash your house completely. Most of the people do power washing when applying a new coat of paint as the paint sticks better on a clean surface.
Single story houses are pressure washed easily as the water pressure is enough for a single-story house, but it could be difficult to power wash a double-story house. You may need a ladder or extended wand to power wash upper areas. It isn’t easy to clean the 2nd story without the right equipment.
The following are the points you must consider when power washing a story house.
How to Pressure Wash A 2 Story House ?
Choosing the pressure wand:
If you want to power wash your double story house, you should get some efficient pressure wand to reach the upper areas of the house. Because if you don’t have the right wand, you will never be able to clean your two-story house entirely. Try to buy the best wand in your budget that you can use again.
A clear sunny day with slow winds will work best for this task as your house will not catch dirt after getting wet.
Safety Measures:
Safety is always first; you should take all necessary precautionary measures to prevent any injuries or damage. Few precautionary measures are as follows:
- Cut the main power of the house to prevent short circuits that can be highly dangerous. Cover all the electrical switches on the outer side.
- Close all the windows and doors tightly to stop water from entering your house. Keep some rough clothes under the door and close the ventilation spaces tightly.
- Cover all the plants with plastic wrap, so bleach cannot damage the leaves and flowers. Bleach can be very harmful to plants.
- Wear safety glasses and gloves and full sleeve dress; bleach can be highly allergic for some skin types.
- Never use a pressure washer on glass windows. Keep your pets away from bleach water.
Making Cleaning Solution:
You need to add atleast 3 parts of water and 1 part of cleaning bleach to clean all unnecessary particles on roofs and walls. Add this solution in a power washer, and you are ready to go.
Attach the 15-degree nozzle for powerful washing if you are repainting, and if you are just rinsing 25-degree nozzle will enough.
Technique:
It would be best if you started power washing downward, so all the dirt comes down with water. It would help if you held the sprayer perpendicularly; uneven spray can damage the paint base.
Keep your ladder at some sturdy and flat area to prevent slipping. Keep your feet strong on the ladder when cleaning upper areas. A telescopic wand will be a great help for this.
- Generac 7019 OneWash 3100 PSI
- Briggs & Stratton 1800 MAX PSI
- Sun Joe SPX3001 2030 PSI
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Does It Cost To Pressure Wash A Two-Story House?
It costs approximately 785 dollars to cover all the expenses
Is Pressure Washing Bad For Your House?
Power washing can be bad if right amount of pressure isn’t applied for the right object. For example, it will be dangerous if we apply a high pressure on wall and wall paintings
How Often Should You Pressure Wash Your House?
Pressure wash shall be done weekly. Also house entities needs to be checked for safety purpose
What Is Soft Washing A House?
In soft washing we use water combined with antibacterial solutions to perfectly clean the water
How Long Does It Take To Pressure Wash A 2-Story House?
A pressure washer takes almost 2 hour to completely clean a 2 story house if everything goes right.
What Is The Average Cost Of Pressure Washing A House?
The average cost of carrying out a pressure washing to your house is $280
How Do You Pressure Wash A Three-Story House?
A pressure wash for a three-story building is similar to a 2 story building except for the longer hose attached and a high pressure required than a two story building
