Power washer: Machine that boosts pressure of water supplied by a garden hose or tank and allows the operator to control a high-powered stream of water that can be used in cleaning all kinds of structures, including wood.

Power washing or cleaning however is so much more involved than that. In most instances high pressure is not needed. The machine becomes a low pressure rinsing device.

Power Washing entails much more than simply renting or purchasing a machine and then finding something to clean. Power washing is a science, incorporating physics, hydraulics and chemistry. It requires ample training to clean correctly and efficiently. Just as importantly, power washing is an art. No two contractors clean exactly the same.

The United states pressure washing market has grown tremendously in the past 10 years. The boom in the pressure washer industry over the past decade has been largely due to the American public being educated on the importance of cleaning and proper maintenance of their expensive equipment, vehicles, decks and personal property.

There are literally HUNDREDS of things you can power-clean and there are many "Power-washers" that will clean it for you. Unfortunately too many contractors think all that's needed is a high-pressure machine and a water supply. The truth of the matter is, many variables go into the art of pressure cleaning. The actual pressure or "PSI"(pounds per square inch) is only one factor and in a lot of cases too much pressure will cause more harm than good. The flow rate, pressure of the machine, nozzle size and proper chemical usage all need to be considered for each job.

Routine maintenance and regular cleaning and or sealing of your outdoor wood products, vinyl and aluminum siding and concrete structures with a reputable contractor will not only beautify your property and investments but will add value to your home and protect and extend the life of these various structures.

There is a great advantage to using a certified contractor when it comes time to restore your exterior wood or home. Thousands of dollars in damage have been incurred by "do it yourself'ers" or inexperienced contractors.

Aqua Pro Cleaning Solutions has been certified by the PWNA in Wood Restoration and Preservation.

Note: some of the above information was reproduced from the power washers guidebook, 3rd revision. Advantage publishing Co., Inc. 1997

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