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Property management is all about automation and routine. The better and more scale-able systems your company has, the better you can add new properties to your schedule without needing more employees. Good routines also decrease the likelihood that you’ll have unaccounted emergencies on your hands. When you’re thinking about how to optimize the exterior side of property management, make sure you have a reliable pressure washing company as part of your strategy. Here’s why:

1. Regularly scheduled pressure washing is good preventative maintenance.

Pressure washing doesn’t just make a property look nice. While first impressions and consistent curb appeal are important parts of property management, the integrity of the property matters, too. Pressure washing stops damage like corrosion and organic growth in its tracks. It also prevents the buildup of stains and chemicals that can weaken the surface if the damage is left to sit.

2. Pressure washing companies can maintain multiple surface types.

Pressure washing can clean off exterior brick, but it can also clean metal and concrete. If your buildings have more fragile siding or a shingled roof, a good pressure washing company knows when to switch to power washing and soft washing. Scheduling a routine cleaning with one comprehensive company doesn’t just cut down your workload in one narrow scope; it means you don’t have to keep scheduling appointments for a whole host of services.

3. They can fit their services into your schedule.

Not every exterior maintenance company is equipped to work with property managers. Some services only handle individual, residential calls, and will only schedule routine appointments for certain types of buildings or cleanings. Look for a company that matches your schedule, your spectrum of property types, and the individual concerns for each property. Pressure washing services can also recommend the right recurring schedules for your properties based on their location, materials, and amount of daily traffic.

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You may be worried about keeping the inside of your house clean, but the exterior needs care too. However, you can’t just whip out the vacuum cleaner to take care of the exterior, instead the most efficient option is to have it power washed. By using a pressure washing service to wash these four areas of you house’s exterior, it’ll leave the place sparkling.

The Siding

Unfortunately, all those warm summer breezes and blustery winter days blow up dirt and that dirt in the air lands firmly on the side of your house. Combine that with mold and algae that builds up after rain storms, and the siding of your house can look extra grimy after awhile. However, put that scrub brush away, power washing is the way to go. Most siding has natural grooves in it that can be difficult to clean, but using the right water pressure and it can make cleaning the siding of your home go from a multi-day affair to just a task that is done in a few hours.

The Roof

We have all seen those sort of roofs that look dubiously streaked with black. This appearance is from mold and algae that will gradually grow on the shingles over time. However, while power washing can help, usually a power washing service will choose to use a technique called soft washing to best clean roofs. This doesn’t damage the roof, but rather uses a softer spray mixed lightly with bleach or other cleaners to remove the stains on your roof. The results are so effective that many realtors actually recommend a soft wash for your roof before you place the house on the market. It can really do wonders for that curb appeal.

The Driveway

Over time and consistent use, your driveway will manifest small cracks. Unfortunately, when dirt gets into those cracks, it can cause them to become worse. Then, of course, if weeds start to grow because of the dirt in those cracks, the cracks continue to grow too. Furthermore, concrete is a porous material, which means no matter how dirt-free you try to keep it, it will get darker and less pleasant. However, power washing is excellent at removing the dirt from those pores without damaging the concrete and without hours of scrubbing.

The Patio

If you have a concrete patio, then this is very much the same as your driveway. Concrete pores will get full of dirt over time and need to be flushed out. However, even if you have a wooden deck, it still needs regular cleaning and care. If you want to restain, power washing can strip away dirt and old stain so you can get to painting. However, by using a lighter pressure, the stain can stay on and the dirt can go.

If any of these areas of your house need cleaned and pressure washing is the right choice, contact us today to see what we can do for you.

Everyone starts to feel a little cooped up during the winter. When spring rolls around and it starts getting warm enough to eat outside, your customers are going to start their meals out on your patio. There are a lot of different steps that your company takes to keep the area clean, inviting, and interesting. But if pressure washing isn’t part of that to-do list, you could be losing customers and doing more work than you need to. Here’s why:

1. Pressure washing removes buildup.

Even in Texas, the snowy season will leave your exterior covered in rock salt and chemicals designed to melt ice. But that safety measure can start to eat into your patio’s surface and leave behind stains. Pressure washing gets rid of the residue and any stains. It also prevents more damage from building up.

Pressure washing also gets rid of bugs. If your patio has a lot of tiny nooks and crannies in the surface, insects might have used them to hole up for winter or to lay eggs. Get rid of them before they wake up or hatch in the spring so you don’t have to deal with the infestations.

2. Don’t let allergens ruin the experience.

Once the plants around your restaurant start waking up, the air is going to be filled with allergens and pollen. Those same irritants are going to cling to your exterior walls and the patio floor. But a good pressure washing can cut through organic buildup. If you have customers who spend the entire meal sneezing, they might not come back.

3. Make the outdoor eating area look like new.

Spring is all about things looking fresh and new. Pressure washing can give new life to your patio area by removing old stains from traffic and wear and tear. The process cleans the surfaces so they lose the dimness of embedded dirt and grime. Just like with your restaurant’s interior, it looks more inviting if it’s clean.

Go to 214 Pressure Washing to schedule your appointment and get a jump on your spring cleaning.