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>

Where should you not use a pressure washer?

• <div><p>You should not use a pressure washer on any surface that it might damage. Examples include shingled roofs, glass, electrical components, and anything with a seal that might be stripped away by the pressure. There are a variety of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/9-uses-pressure-washer.htm">different uses for a pressure washer</a>. They're ideal for driveways, patios, garage floors, vehicles, fencing, gutters, and paint stripping.</p></div>

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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: What factors affect powerwashing costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on surface material, level of grime, accessibility, labor, and required cleaning agents.</p></div>

Q: Will a pressure washer remove epoxy?

• <div><p>A pressure washer is okay to use on epoxy floors and won&rsquo;t remove the concrete coating if you use a lower pressure setting and the correct nozzle, such as a green, white, or black nozzle, for gentle cleaning. Be careful using a power washer, which adds heat to the pressurized water, because this may be too powerful and could damage the epoxy.</p></div>

Q: What are the OSHA guidelines for pressure washing?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re using water pressure above 2,000 PSI, you should wear a full face shield&mdash;at 4,000 PSI, a water jet can easily slice through skin. Always wear heavy-duty, waterproof gloves and rubber boots with metatarsal guards. If you&rsquo;re working with hot water, make sure your gloves are insulated.</p></div>

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Last update on December 01, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
We used Home Comfort to level a sidewalk and concrete patio area which were both sloping towards the house and causing water to pool. Prior to my current job, I worked extensively in home renovation and know the potential foundation problems created by water not draining away from a building....
Home Comfort, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2023
Bad Service!!! Very unprofessional. We had a service call on a broken washer and the tech was only here for 10 minutes and mis-diagonised the machine which cost us more time and money. We tried to work it out with them and have them come back out and they would not even come out again! Still...
Benson's Appliance
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Reviewed in March 2023
Jermain diagnosed a faulty capacitor very quickly and replaced it. He also checked the pressures on both units and inspected both inside and outside units. He also provided some explanation of how the zone dampers worked and provided a recommendation on sealing up an air leak slot by one of our...
Ace & A Heating & Air Conditioning of DeKalb
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Reviewed in March 2023
JOAT replaced a part on my washing machine. They did the job quick and efficiently.. And were very courteous. I would definitely recommend them to anyone!
JOAT Services
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Reviewed in August 2022
Prompt. Good job power washing the patio. Good price
River City Ironworks
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Reviewed in May 2022
Under Pressure was professional, thorough, and efficient. They were informative and got our house looking sparkly clean. Weâ re super happy with their service!
Under Pressure Services
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Reviewed in August 2016
During the initial visit for the estimate I did not feel pressured into anything and we spent plenty of time to answer all my questions which I appreciate. They installed the roof in the time frame discussed - no delays and no issues. I am happy with the work and would hire them again.
Massey Roofing Inc
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Reviewed in July 2014
Mr Magnusson contacted us immediately after our initial inquiry. He explained the process and the options. There was no pressure on us to make a quick decision. The workers were good and courteous and cleaned up after themselves. Mr Magnusson came twice to check their work.
Magnusson Siding & Windows
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Reviewed in June 2014
The back pressure was strong causing it to be more of a mess, but the gentlemen did a fine job. BTW I used them previously about 4 or 5 years ago and I was satisfied then as well, which is why I used them again. One thing that really impressed me was the lady taking the call - she seemed very...
A & B Hunter Sewer Service Co
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Reviewed in December 2012
It was a very non-pressured experience. Joe is easy to work with and will work with you in any way you want. We were very happy to be able to purchase our own products and have Joe install them. It's exactly what we were looking for.
Goodwood & Stone Inc
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Curb Appeal Power Washing

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We specialize in cleaning exterior surfaces of your home. Siding, concrete, decks and more! We have been in business for 7 years and use commercial grade equipment. We are fully insured. Call us for a free estimate!!

"Nate did a fantastic job. Excellent customer service, and communicated throughout the project. I would hire again without question."

Jason M on May 2025

"Nate did a fantastic job. Excellent customer service, and communicated throughout the project. I would hire again without question."

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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Very efficient & excellent results, they went above & beyond my expectations!! My concrete looks brand newâ very pleased indeed !!"

Jan D on March 2024

"Very efficient & excellent results, they went above & beyond my expectations!! My concrete looks brand newâ very pleased indeed !!"

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