PRESSURE WASHING A DRIVEWAY

PRESSURE WASHING A DRIVEWAY

Dirt, oils and tire marks are all enemies of your driveway. As you drive you will collect all sorts of unmentionable road debris, depositing it onto your driveway. Your kids may play there and you will certainly track this dirt right into your home. Instead of spending hours with a broom and hose try a commercial quality pressure washer. Our 13HP Honda pressure washer could easily save you hours of unnecessary scrubbing and your back. Using chemicals can also reduce the amount of time you spend caring for your driveway.Concrete driveways will require the most PSI with a recommended minimum off 2500 PSI. Your water volume GPM is also an important factor; this is what carries the loose dirt away. Keep in mind a larger machine with more PSI and GPM will significantly shorten your cleaning time. Asphalt and other driveway surfaces may require less pressure than concrete. You may want to test your power in an inconspicuous area prior to pressure washing your driveway.

Start by removing cars, bicycles, and anything else that may get in your way. You can pretreat oil stained areas with a good degreaser, being sure to follow all directions. The most effective spray tip will be your 15° tip giving you powerful concentration. Connect your machine to the appropriate water source and then turn your machine on. Start pressure washing at the highest point of your drive way, which will usually be next to your house or garage, this will allow dirty water to flow away from your house. Using overlapping strokes continue down your driveway until you have removed all of the dirt build up. Certain areas may require more time than others depending on the amount of dirt buildup. Give your driveway a final rinse and allow to dry 24-48 hours before applying any sealers or paint.

You may want to consider using a Flat Surface Cleaner which will save you and your back anenormous amount of time and will do away with the zebra striping effect you get when you usea wand. To see latest in equipment and get advice visit www.mypressurewashers.com