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Q: How often should you pressure wash your house or property?

• <div><p>The ideal frequency for pressure washing depends on the surface being cleaned and your local environmental conditions. For a home's exterior with siding that is safe to wash (such as vinyl, cement, or aluminum), a full wash once or twice a year is a good guideline to remove accumulated dirt, grime, mold, and mildew. You may need to wash more frequently if you live in an area with heavy rain or snow, near a dirt road, or if you notice excessive buildup. Other surfaces have different schedules; for example, a frequently used driveway may need cleaning more often, while outdoor patio furniture might only need to be washed every few years. Use your discretion based on how dirty the area gets.</p></div>

Q: Should I use bleach in a pressure washer?

• <div><p>You should never use bleach in a pressure washer. While bleach is effective at killing mold and mildew, it is a potent chemical that can corrode the machine's seals and nozzles, destroying it from the inside out. Additionally, pressure washing with bleach sprays the chemical into the air, which is dangerous if inhaled and can kill nearby plants, flowers, or harm animals that ingest it. If you need to remove mold or mildew, it is best to hire a professional who will use a safe and effective cleaning agent.</p></div>

Q: Do you need soap to pressure wash brick?

• <div><p>This process doesn&rsquo;t necessarily require soap or detergent, but it definitely helps. You can get by with just using water, but remember, brick requires a lower-than-average pressure level when compared to concrete, so forgoing detergent increases the time it takes to spot clean stains and debris once you finish with the pressure washer. Brick is especially porous, so the less water you use on it, the better.</p></div>

Q: Should I wash or pressure wash my deck before painting?

• <div><p>Yes, it is important to wash your deck before painting to ensure the paint applies well and adheres properly. While you don't have to use a pressure washer, it is one of the most efficient cleaning methods. Pressure washing can quickly remove dirt, wood fibers, and flaked paint, getting deeper into the wood than manual scrubbing. You can also clean the deck with a stiff broom and a cleaning solution. Regardless of the method, a clean surface is essential for good paint adhesion. Make sure the deck is completely dry before applying any paint.</p></div>

Q: Can I use baking soda as a blasting medium for soda blasting?

• <div><p>No. In spite of its identical chemical makeup, sodium bicarbonate manufactured for blasting purposes has a particular type and size of particles that differs from grocery store baking soda. In addition, this method would not be cost effective because you would need several boxes of baking soda to equal one blast-sized bag of medium.</p></div>

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Last update on December 02, 2025

Reviewed in December 2025
Ralph collaborated with Tom prior to the service call and arrived with the part he expected to need to repair dishwasher leak - no lost time. Accurate forward thinking that made the repair quick and successful. Took the time to verify the repair was complete. We are totally satisfied with...
TMI - Total Maintenance Inc
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Reviewed in August 2024
On time, friendly, methodically worked until job was complete. Asked me to check the areas to make sure I was satisfied. Which I was!!One Great Big Plus...she washed my windows on the inside!!! We made plans for her to do a general clean and wash outside windows next month. I'm thrilled!!!
Radiant Results
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Reviewed in November 2023
The did great work cleaning up the leaves in my yard.
Shon's Basic labor and handyman services corporation
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Reviewed in March 2023
I called in the morning and they came in and had the job done. The water company already paid them. I highly recommend them and they were very nice.
Hugunins Sewer & Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2021
They are very gracious to ask if I want a particular service such as fluoride or a particular X-ray. Never pressured and very friendly, punctual service.
QC Dental Docs
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Reviewed in August 2021
Unbelievable Energy---and understanding of what had to be done---and did 5x as much while here! Efficient, knowledgeable, courteous, patient, and more! Without a doubt, the BEST Cleaning Team I have EVER had!
Ethereal Cleaning, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2021
They showed up on a saturday morning at 6am dug up pipe replaced it filled it in, rain washed away most of what they filled in,as it was raining that day, they cut into my line running to my garage wouldnt even talk about what happened are let me know they hit a line and dug it up just said...
Alvarados Plumbing Service
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Reviewed in October 2017
They forgot to glue the waste vent line in the attic which caused a leak on to the ceiling of the room. The freeze less hose bib was installed so that it was sloped back into the house which caused water to sit in it and freezes which caused the pipe to crack. They used undersized water line in...
Eggers Plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2017
We had First Class clean our house siding and a grain bin. The owner arrived on schedule and finished in the estimated timeframe. The results were amazing, the house siding looked new again and the pressure wash completely removed all the green algae and mold from both structures. We definitely...
First Class Power Washing Solutions
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Reviewed in September 2014
When the crew arrived to work, they had the materials ready to get the job done. It took them 2 days to install 17 windows. They were prompt, professional and very pleasant to work with. They made sure that everything was done properly and they always cleaned up at the end of the day. The...
Suburban Construction Inc
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"Did a great job. I have had other people power wash my house. This was the best by far would highly recommend"

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"I was very pleased with the job Chris has done and will call him again with future projects."

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"Great job - conscientious, hard working - even came back the next day to see if any touch up was needed."

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In business since 2019

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Platinum Power Washing Solutions is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!\n

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"Zack, did an awesome job. Installed installation, drywall, and mud. Sanded and painted. Couldn't be more happier with the work he had done."

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Serving Clinton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

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"Mr. and Mrs. Buford were a pleasure to work with and very professional. Mr. Buford did an excellent job and worked diligently to complete the job in 4 days.
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Serving Clinton, IA and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

"They are very respectful and do an excellent, professional job. They were very reasonable for such a good job. Will definitely use them again"

Response time3 hrs

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Pressure Washing questions, answered by experts

The ideal frequency for pressure washing depends on the surface being cleaned and your local environmental conditions. For a home's exterior with siding that is safe to wash (such as vinyl, cement, or aluminum), a full wash once or twice a year is a good guideline to remove accumulated dirt, grime, mold, and mildew. You may need to wash more frequently if you live in an area with heavy rain or snow, near a dirt road, or if you notice excessive buildup. Other surfaces have different schedules; for example, a frequently used driveway may need cleaning more often, while outdoor patio furniture might only need to be washed every few years. Use your discretion based on how dirty the area gets.

You should never use bleach in a pressure washer. While bleach is effective at killing mold and mildew, it is a potent chemical that can corrode the machine's seals and nozzles, destroying it from the inside out. Additionally, pressure washing with bleach sprays the chemical into the air, which is dangerous if inhaled and can kill nearby plants, flowers, or harm animals that ingest it. If you need to remove mold or mildew, it is best to hire a professional who will use a safe and effective cleaning agent.

This process doesn’t necessarily require soap or detergent, but it definitely helps. You can get by with just using water, but remember, brick requires a lower-than-average pressure level when compared to concrete, so forgoing detergent increases the time it takes to spot clean stains and debris once you finish with the pressure washer. Brick is especially porous, so the less water you use on it, the better.

Yes, it is important to wash your deck before painting to ensure the paint applies well and adheres properly. While you don't have to use a pressure washer, it is one of the most efficient cleaning methods. Pressure washing can quickly remove dirt, wood fibers, and flaked paint, getting deeper into the wood than manual scrubbing. You can also clean the deck with a stiff broom and a cleaning solution. Regardless of the method, a clean surface is essential for good paint adhesion. Make sure the deck is completely dry before applying any paint.

No. In spite of its identical chemical makeup, sodium bicarbonate manufactured for blasting purposes has a particular type and size of particles that differs from grocery store baking soda. In addition, this method would not be cost effective because you would need several boxes of baking soda to equal one blast-sized bag of medium.

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