What happens if I don't pressure wash my deck before staining?

• <div><p>If you don’t thoroughly clean your deck surface before staining, debris, grease, and mildew can get trapped on top of the wood. As well as looking unsightly, the stain won’t effectively penetrate the wood surface. You won’t have such a well-protected deck, and you’ll likely have to restain sooner. Beyond just the appearance and adhesion issues, any existing mold or mildew left untreated can continue to grow beneath the new stain, potentially leading to wood rot and structural damage over time, ultimately shortening the lifespan of your deck and requiring costly repairs.</p></div>

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Q: How do you prep a surface for pressure washing?

• <div><p>It depends on the type of surface, but if you&rsquo;re preparing to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-pressure-wash-driveway.htm">pressure wash a driveway</a>, you&rsquo;ll start by using a broom or leaf blower to get rid of dirt, leaves, and other debris. Then, move any nearby items (like outdoor furniture and potted plants) and cover in-ground plants with a tarp or plastic sheet. After that, you can apply degreaser spray or another pretreatment solution to any stains and scrub them with a stiff brush before pressure washing.</p></div>

Q: What are the benefits of pressure washing my driveway?

• <div><p>Pressure washing your driveway can prevent cracks in it since it removes grease and oil, which, if left on the driveway for too long, can break down compounds in concrete and asphalt, leading to cracks. It can also help keep driveway weeds, moss, mold, and mildew at bay while boosting your home's curb appeal. </p></div>

Q: What happens if I don't pressure wash my deck before staining?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t thoroughly clean your deck surface before staining, debris, grease, and mildew can get trapped on top of the wood. As well as looking unsightly, the stain won&rsquo;t effectively penetrate the wood surface. You won&rsquo;t have such a well-protected deck, and you&rsquo;ll likely have to restain sooner. Beyond just the appearance and adhesion issues, any existing mold or mildew left untreated can continue to grow beneath the new stain, potentially leading to wood rot and structural damage over time, ultimately shortening the lifespan of your deck and requiring costly repairs.</p></div>

Q: Do pressure washing companies use your water?

• <div><p>Yes, most pressure washing companies will use your water when you hire them to complete a job on your property. However, some companies will bring their own water truck instead. You can ask which method a company uses when calling to get a cost estimate for your pressure washing project. </p></div>

Q: What cleanup do I need to do after soda blasting?

• <div><p>Sodium bicarbonate does not need to be cleaned up as thoroughly as many of its aggregate counterparts because it is not considered dangerous to the environment, nor to pets or people. While you will likely want to clean up the dust with a shop-vac and some water for aesthetic and comfort reasons, soda blasting cleanup is much simpler than for most sandblasting.</p></div>

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We recently hired Clifford’s Handyman Service to complete a concrete driveway project, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. He was professional, efficient, and his attention to detail really showed in the final product. The driveway looks fantastic and was completed exactly how we...
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Reviewed in November 2025
B&W responded quickly to my request for shed roof cleaning for insurance purposes. They power washed the roof and sent me photos, which were praised by my insurance representative and forwarded to my insurance company. They also filled an erosion hole next to the shed, and cleaned the roof,...
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Reviewed in May 2024
High Standards Concrete lives up to their name in quality of service, extra effort and efficiency. Joe Lawing the owner was on site making sure everything was accurate and inspections were passed smoothly with no complications. He makes being impressive and doing well for the customer an...
HIGH STANDARDS CONCRETE INC.
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Reviewed in August 2014
He demanded payment with out finishing his work!! I asked for a credit. the scope was to install gas line to a stove, Drierand a water heather ready to install the appliances, he came back with air pressure test only with no shut off valves or reducers to fitt the valves..... I waited for his...
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Reviewed in November 2013
Very easy and very happy with the results! Called them in the morning and made an appointment for an estimate. They came out and gave us the best estimate we had gotten and then washed the windows right after. They were also very knowledgable which made us feel that we made the right choice. We...
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National Park Tires is the only tire shop that I have used over the past eight years. Travis, the manager, consitently goes out of his way to make sure you get the best deal and the work is done properly. They are a locally owned business and truely care about their clients. I have taken all my...
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Paul was wonderful. My washer broke on a Saturday afternoon. I wasn't sure I could get a hold of anyone, but Paul answered the phone promptly. He was able to come out first thing the following Monday. He diagnosed the problem, got the parts, and was able to come back the same day to fix the...
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"They have been great. In our case, we have a wood shingle house in a somewhat dangerous fire zone. It needed exterior treatments. They outlined our options and included a choice for making our home much more fire resistant - "Flame Stop 2". I'd seen it in my own research, but they were the ones to bring it up as a possibility. We chose Cani over another paint contractor who quotes a lower price, but Cani described the work they would perform and it was significantly more thorough and that convinced us to go with the higher quote. It has absolutely been worth it. They are on the last day of their work, and it looks beautiful. What a great crew and absolutely excellent workmanship. I recommend them highly."

Tom C on September 2023

"They have been great. In our case, we have a wood shingle house in a somewhat dangerous fire zone. It needed exterior treatments. They outlined our options and included a choice for making our home much more fire resistant - "Flame Stop 2". I'd seen it in my own research, but they were the ones to bring it up as a possibility. We chose Cani over another paint contractor who quotes a lower price, but Cani described the work they would perform and it was significantly more thorough and that convinced us to go with the higher quote. It has absolutely been worth it. They are on the last day of their work, and it looks beautiful. What a great crew and absolutely excellent workmanship. I recommend them highly."

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