{"id":763,"date":"2022-12-12T22:06:01","date_gmt":"2022-12-12T22:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/washnit.com\/?p=763"},"modified":"2023-01-04T22:10:05","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T22:10:05","slug":"the-most-common-pressure-washing-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/washnit.com\/the-most-common-pressure-washing-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Common Pressure Washing Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"763\" class=\"elementor elementor-763\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8425534 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8425534\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7f75eca\" data-id=\"7f75eca\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89bc5f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"89bc5f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pressure washing is a quick and effective way to transform the look of your home or business, but it&#8217;s important to do it right to avoid damaging your surfaces or causing accidents. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e2c803 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5e2c803\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large\">Common Pressure Washing Mistakes<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d36ea58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d36ea58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the most common mistakes people make when pressure washing and how to avoid them:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using too much pressure: Higher pressure does not always mean better results. In fact, using too much pressure can strip away paint, damage wood, or even cause concrete to crack. Always start with the lowest setting and gradually increase the pressure if needed.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holding the nozzle too close: Keeping the nozzle too close to the surface you are cleaning can create a concentrated stream of water that can erode or damage the material. Keep the nozzle at least 12 inches away from the surface and use a wide, sweeping motion.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neglecting to protect plants and landscaping: Pressure washing can easily damage delicate plants, flowers, and shrubs if you&#8217;re not careful. Cover plants and flowers with a tarp or plastic sheeting and use a low-pressure setting when cleaning near landscaping.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not testing the pressure washer on a small area first: Before tackling a large surface, it&#8217;s a good idea to test the pressure washer on a small, inconspicuous area to see how it reacts. This will allow you to adjust the pressure and technique if needed.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forgetting to wear proper safety gear: Pressure washing can be dangerous if you&#8217;re not properly protected. Always wear protective eyewear, gloves, and closed-toe shoes when operating a pressure washer.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By following these tips, you may be able to avoid common mistakes and pressure wash your surfaces safely and effectively. Unfortunately, it might not be as easy as simply knowing the potential mistakes and avoiding them.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f82657 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f82657\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large\">The Benefits of Hiring a Professional<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ef8b0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ef8b0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to avoiding the common mistakes listed above, using a professional pressure washing service can provide several other benefits. Here are a few reasons why you might consider hiring a professional:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expert knowledge and experience.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-quality equipment.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time-saving convenience.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safe and insured.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it&#8217;s certainly possible to pressure wash your own surfaces,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/washnit.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hiring a professional <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can help you to achieve better results and avoid common mistakes, all while saving you time and effort.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pressure washing is a quick and effective way to transform the look of your home or business, but it&#8217;s important to do it right to avoid damaging your surfaces or causing accidents. 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