{"id":187,"date":"2024-09-28T18:49:26","date_gmt":"2024-09-28T18:49:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sprucepro.s3-tastewp.com\/?page_id=187"},"modified":"2024-09-28T18:52:33","modified_gmt":"2024-09-28T18:52:33","slug":"pressure-washing-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sprucepro.s3-tastewp.com\/index.php\/pressure-washing-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Pressure Washing FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;62f9eb27-28ea-4d6d-8b4e-3815c642b004&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Frequently Asked Questions: Pressure Washing<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;62f9eb27-28ea-4d6d-8b4e-3815c642b004&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;What&#8217;s the difference between power washing and pressure washing?&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#x75;||divi||400&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The difference between power washing and pressure washing is that power washing uses hot water to remove contaminants and disinfect surfaces, whereas pressure washing does not use hot water and relies solely on the water pressure blasting away the contaminants. Both methods are effective.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;How often do most surfaces need to be pressure washed?&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#x75;||divi||400&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Most surfaces can be pressure washed once a year to keep them maintained and clean. However, depending on the season and the level of pollutants and\/or allergens in the air, the recommendation could be to pressure wash them more often, perhaps twice a year. One of our pressure-washing experts would be happy to give a recommendation for your property.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Can I pressure wash on my own?&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#x75;||divi||400&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Yes, you can! However, you must consider the time, energy, possible damage, and even money that this involves. Pressure washing can seem like an easy task to do yourself, but without the proper training, equipment, and safety gear, it can be dangerous and may result in property damage or even personal injury. If you use the incorrect nozzles and PSI on surfaces around your home, you risk damaging them. Each surface requires a different water pressure to avoid damage. To entrust this task to a seasoned professional, give us a call today.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;What do PSI and GPM mean?&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#x75;||divi||400&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>These are common pressure washing terms you&#8217;ll see many companies use. And it&#8217;s important to understand what they mean. PSI stands for pounds per square inch, meaning how strong the water pressure is. This is what makes pressure washing so efficient.<\/p>\n<p>GPM is gallons per minute or the flow rate of the water moving through the nozzle each minute. 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