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Avatar for Sal's Power Washing
Sal's Power Washing
4.5(
97
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Exterior Surfaces - PowerwashingExterior Surfaces - Powerwashing - For Business

Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Stop looking and just hire these people. Power washed and stained my deck. Did a great job . Very detail oriented. Took extra time to scrape and sand in between washing and staining. I will definitely use them again."
cedar home
cedar home
STEE MILL SOOT
STEE MILL SOOT
MOLD/MOSS/MILDEW

+20

Response time2 days
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Southside Shine LLC.
5.0(
7
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Exterior Surfaces - Powerwashing

Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

Garbage Bins
Garbage Bins
Garbage Bins
Garbage Bins
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Las Mela's Painting Co.
4.7(
55
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Exterior Surfaces - PowerwashingExterior Surfaces - Powerwashing - For Business

Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jasmine and Angel were very well informed on painting, wood, power washing, carpentry. They were fast and efficient. The house, deck and railings look fabulous! They are very nice, friendly and have a strong work ethic. Las Mela's Painting is a winner and I will certainly hire again and refer them. Rich and Jan S. in Wauconda"
before
fence
fence/wood replacement
painted fence
painted fence

+111

Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Slip Proof Safety, Inc.
4.1(
104
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Exterior Surfaces - PowerwashingExterior Surfaces - Powerwashing - For Business

Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"slip proof safety re-modeled our bathroom floor and the job was excellant frank mannella is a real pro who works clean and effficiant .....this job was a mobile home repair and not too many contractors service these type homes due to difficulty...we would highly reccomend that you hire slip proof safety ...the work is quality .....the people are too!!!!"
Removing tub for a new shower base
Tub to Shower conversion w heavy-duty grabbars
 Before walk-in tub, removing original tub
Replaced standard tub w walk-in tub
 Before walk-in tub

+26

Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Pressure Washing questions, answered by experts

It is possible to pressure wash your deck, but it’s usually best to leave the work to a professional for two main reasons. First, power washers are expensive, and you can avoid high upfront costs by hiring a deck washing pro instead. Second, you must be careful to use the correct setting to avoid damaging your deck material. You can only clean soft woods like pine with a wide spray and a low pressure; otherwise, the water will leave unpleasant marks on your deck. Hard woods, composite material, and metal can stand up to increasingly higher water pressures.

Whether you need to winterize your pressure washer depends on where you store it. If you can keep it in a relatively warm place with no risk of freezing, you won't need to add antifreeze. However, if the machine will be stored in freezing temperatures, any liquid left in the water pump can freeze, expand, and cause severe damage. To prevent this, add antifreeze to keep it in good condition. While some suggest emptying the machine with compressed air, this can be a tedious process that may not fully drain the liquid. Regardless of storage conditions, it is also good practice to empty the gas chamber and refresh the oil before winter storage.

It is generally not recommended to use dish soap in a pressure washer. Dishwashing liquid is formulated for cooler water, and the warmer water used in a pressure washer can create excessive suds, potentially damaging the machine's tubing and other components. Always check the manufacturer’s instructions for recommended detergents. If you find yourself in a pinch, you can try a highly diluted solution, such as one tablespoon of dish soap per 1.5 quarts of water, to avoid clogging the machine.

The best and fastest way to remove paint from a deck often involves combining a chemical stripper with a pressure washer. Gel-based paint strippers are highly recommended because their thick consistency makes them less messy and easier to apply than liquid strippers. After applying the stripper to loosen the paint, you can use a pressure washer to efficiently wash away the residue. When using a pressure washer for this task, it's important to use a low pressure (under 1000 PSI) to avoid forcing too much moisture into the wood, which could lead to mildew or rot.

This answer is a bit tricky because experts say both. You should apply your cleaning solution from bottom to top, but rinse from top to bottom to avoid streaking. When it comes to multi-story houses, you’ll want to start at the top floor and work your way down, but follow the above instructions for each level as if it were an independent structure, rather than washing the whole house as one unit.

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