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 completely disinfect a house?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/hygiene/about/when-and-how-to-clean-and-disinfect-your-home.html">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)</a> recommends using an EPA-registered disinfectant product to disinfect a house properly. If such a product isn't handy, a strong bleach solution can disinfect high-touch surfaces. Before hiring a professional, be sure to discuss the type of chemicals and disinfectants they plan to use to ensure they&rsquo;re safe for household use.</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: What's the ideal PSI range for a pressure washer?

• <div><p>A good PSI for a pressure washer will depend on the job you're doing. Pressure washer PSI ratings range from 1,300 to 4,200 PSI. Lower PSI is suitable for cleaning dirt and debris off of softer materials. Use a low PSI when pressure washing vinyl siding , wood, or stucco. A heavy-duty job like cleaning graffiti off of concrete or brick will require at least 2,000 PSI.</p></div>

Q: How does pressure washing differ from power washing?

• <div><p>&ldquo;Power washing&rdquo; and &ldquo;pressure washing&rdquo; are almost identical processes. The only difference is with power washing the water is heated, which can help break down organic matter faster.</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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Last update on December 01, 2025

Reviewed in August 2018
Steven called me an hour before the move was scheduled to see if it was okay if they got started early. They showed up on time and got right to work. They did a very good job at keeping our stress levels down with their professional and friendly attitudes. All in all I think the move took about...
The Moving Crew
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Reviewed in August 2017
Great family owned company. Estimate was reasonable, work was prompt & finished in 4 1/2 days. They moved rock away from foundation, patched repaired stucco, power washer, brush, roller & spray painted. They covered everything that was not to be painted. They gave paint suggestions. Daniel was...
A & D Quality Painting and Roofing, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2015
The company quickly called to schedule an appointment and was able to schedule for the next day. The technician called and asked if he could come a little early as his previous appointment was finished. No problem! Our LG washer was leaking water, and the technician quickly identified a bad...
Able Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in June 2014
It was a mess from day one, power washed gunk from deck onto deck furniture, windows, doors, siding, cement drive. Took him longer than he stated. Was working under deck to rise deck up and it was raining and muddy, I still have mud foot prints on my white washed deck, I can not get them out.
Extreme Wash-n-Seal
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Reviewed in October 2010
Our washing machine had malfunctioned yesterday (Sunday); when we turned on the switch, no response. We called McConnell this morning and they arrived within 2 hours of my call. They replace a bad fuse that was preventing the washing machine to start
Dial One Mcconnell Appliance Service
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Reviewed in May 2009
Everything was as you would expect from a Lowes. They loaded the washing machine up. They offered delivery and installation, but we needed it that day so we took a trailer up there and got it ourselves because it would have been another day to get it.
Lowe's
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