Can Washing Your House Damage A Paint Job?

Every once in a while, your house may look slightly dingy, and you may decide to do some power washing to clean it. But can power washing the house hurt the exterior paint job?

The quick answer is: it can. If you aren’t careful, you may damage not just the paint. 

Risks of Power Washing On Your Own

Take vinyl sidings, for example. Remember that we hang vinyl sidings via nails, so when you blast water with your washer, you may knock off the sidings, especially if the nails are already loose or worn. Unless you're an expert who knows your power washing nozzles well and can approach vinyl sidings with caution, brushing the vinyl sidings with soapy water instead of power washing them is preferable. 

Some washers also have powerful spray tips that can strip off paint when you use them too close. These powerful nozzles can damage the paint and even scar the wood. 

Finally, the choice of detergent and cleaning agents for power washing can also cause damage to the bushes, flowers, and vegetation in your yard. Hence, if you have plants in your home, you should read the labels of your chemicals carefully. Or you may think twice about washing your house exterior yourself.

Power washing your exterior is a great way to tidy your home. But you either do it right yourself or let the professionals handle it. Otherwise, doing it yourself and doing it wrong may cost you more money for repairs than hiring professionals from the start. 

Leave It To The Professionals

If you think it is wiser for professionals to handle your power washing, contact Somerset Painting. They can help wash your house exteriors expertly, so you can keep it looking neat without risk of damage. Somerset Painting also uses a chemical ejector that automatically removes the bleach to prevent damage to your bushes, vegetation, and flowers. Their process can rid your home of mildew, too! 

Visit their website and sign up for their service at www.somersetpainting.com.