After deciding it is time to clean you driveway you then realize "How much should i pay to get my driveway cleaned?" So we hit the internet to get an idea of what we should look out for when hiring a professional pressure washing company. In simple terms the low price is $100, medium price is $200 and a higher price is $300 but this depends only many variables.
Variables to look for when deciding what is a good price to pay for your professional driveway cleaning -What is the surface made of? (Painted, pavers, concrete, concrete stamp, asphalt or stone agrigate) - On a level for 1-10 how dirty is the surface that we are looking to clean - How far you are from the service provider or if you are in their service area When it comes to the type of surfaces each one is handled differently. A painted surface is easier to clean when the paint is new or of good quality, the grime and dirt cannot bond to the surface because the paint is protecting it and acting as a protective layer. When the painted surface is old or of bad quality very hard water pressure can take it off prematurely. Please understand this and be ready to repaint and sand after pressure cleaning the area. Pavers and concrete surfaces are similar but different in their levels of pores. Pavers are more forgivable with grease/ oil stains and dirt build up, concrete on the other hand has more pores and is tough to remove grease stains and depending on the type of grime also. Concrete stamped driveways are similiar to regular concrete driveways but have deep creases and borders therefore making harder to clean and more time consuming, unless....... painted. Confusing right! It all depends on the type of surface quality. Asphalt driveways to not get pressure cleaned, instead the only thing that can be done is a high volume rinse to clean off the dirt on its surface. Stone aggregate driveways typically have a gloss coat over them that makes pressure cleaning them not as difficult but when the gloss starts to wear the dirt goes deeper into the driveway. The level of filth from 1-10 makes the job harder, last longer and requires more chemical to get the best results possible. The 1-3 level is short time ,small concentration chemical, low difficulty The 4-7 level is medium time, medium concentration chemical, medium difficulty The 8-10 level is highest time, higher concentration chemical, high difficulty. Lastly when is comes to the service area we should take into account how far we are from the service provider or if we are even in the service area. For example Ivan's Pressure Cleaning Services is located in sunny beautiful Boca Raton Florida. If a driveway cleaning comes up in Sandalfoot cove we can take care of it same day, but if the driveway cleaning comes up 40 miles away in Fort Lauderdale it may take us a few days to get out there to clean up. It is best to search for a local service provider in your area to receive the best service, but make sure they are the professionals and have a worthy reputation to clean your families home. There is no harm in asking for a quick quote, taking the information in and doing the proper due diligence.
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Pressure cleaning should not be just a spray and go procedure. The cleaning should focus not only on the appearances but also sanitize the bacteria infested area. When it comes to anything relating to mold the surface should be sanitized almost to eat off of. Of course we do not mean this in the literal sense but should understand that mold spores travel through the air and can be inhaled. Prolonged exposure to any mold can cause health concerns. Similiar to every cleaning and sanitizing it is important to use the best tools and chemicals to eat off any bacteria on its surface. Exterior surfaces often collect mildew deep in the floors pores that are best when blasted with highly pressurized water, where the bacteria has the only option to shoot out and loosen on to the ground.
Please be sure to rinse away as soon as possible because prolonged exposure to the sun may cause the dirt to seep back into the stone and will take longer back breaking work to push away again compared to when it is loose and wet on the surfaces top. After and preferably before use a strong mixture of chlorine to away the mildew and neutralize it to nothing. When it comes to driveway and sidewalk cleaning it generally varies from area to area as well as the specific daily uses of the driveway and sidewalk. A restaurant for example may have to clean weakly if they incur a heavy amount of foot traffic from customers and degrease the back area such as the dumpster pads to fight off pests from eating the food scraps. When it relates to homeowners driveway and sidewalk the common uses that make the walkways dirty are usual foot traffic, car marks, car stains from grease, oil, transmission fluid and so on, cutting the grass, rainy climate calling for more mold and mildew to build up, rust from the sprinklers irrigation system. Below are a few examples of the mold and mildew that are on the driveway and sidewalks in south florida........ The most efficient and practical method to clean any sort of flatwork is with a pressure washer and the correct cleaning detergents. When the surface is only cleaned with high water pressure this may look good at first but will not hold off the organics for long enough. The mold will come back quickly within the next 2 months but when the correct application of chemicals such as sodium hypochlorite and soaps are added the organic growth is killed off instead of removed from the naked eye. Making for a much cleaner and longer lasting clean. When done properly and thoroughly the cleaning should last just under a year until the next cleaning should be done. As stated before it is tough to say exactly when the cleaning should be done because this varies on your personal situation. We would strongly urge you to contact a pressure cleaning professional in your area to better guide you in this matter. The professional in the area will go over the common practices in the area and what intervals he or she recommends to use for the best results. To find a professional it is suggested to do a detailed search into google for their past work pictures, how long they have been in business and what kind of reviews they have in store. The biggest factor in cleaning any flat surface from driveways, sidewalks, patios, street gutters, concrete, pavers and walkways are the mold and mildew that build up on the material. From a far these look like black and brown patches of dirt but upon closer inspection we notice they are organic embedded in the surface. For the homeowners who have a overhanging tree over the sidewalk or driveway they may notice orange colored stains that at first seem to be rust but are in factor organic growth. Typically caused by tree nuts and leaves (these stains are tough to get out with water pressure alone) the best method to get the stains out are by using a strong mixture of chemical (preferably 50/50 ratio of chlorine and water) to eat at the organics deep in the stones pores. Please note when using a strong chemical such as this mixture to use gloves and do not inhale the fumes and be very careful with the landscape around the affected area. Thank you for taking the time to read our article on "How often you should clean your driveway and sidewalk" For more information on professional pressure cleaning tips and tricks please refer to your blog page. |
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