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Q: Can I use dish soap in my pressure washer?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: When is the best time to pressure wash my house?

• <div><p>Experts agree that spring and fall are the best times to pressure wash a home's exterior due to the milder weather. Aim to schedule the project once a year during a warm, dry season, typically between March and November, depending on your local climate. Many prefer the spring to clean away dirt and grime that has gathered over the winter, preparing the house for the rest of the year. You can always perform touch-ups in the summer or fall as needed.</p></div>

Q: When should you not power wash your house?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s important to avoid power washing your house during freezing temperatures because the excess water can freeze on surfaces and cause damage. You should also avoid doing this task during heavy wind or rain because the water spray becomes less effective and could spread debris. Don&rsquo;t power wash your home if your siding is cracked, loose, or peeling because the high pressure can worsen the damage. Lastly, if your home has delicate materials like softwood or stucco, consider gentler cleaning methods to prevent structural harm.</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: Do you turn the pressure washer on before the water?

• <div><p>You should always hook up your pressure washer to the water supply before turning it on and ensure there&rsquo;s a good water flow. If you try to turn the machine on without water in the system, it overworks and overheats the unlubricated pump. This can quickly lead to irreversible damage.</p></div>

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After not having a working hot water tank for almost a year this man changed my world by installing a new hot water tank on Saturday. Other companies turned me away, one after another. I was about to give up when I gave Angie's list another try. I can't thank you enough for helping me. This...
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Reviewed in July 2025
Keuka Sweeps did an excellent job on the one time clean, very efficient and paid close attention to detail. I will definitely be having them back, and would highly recommend Keuka Sweeps to anyone looking for a professional cleaning service.
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Reviewed in May 2025
Tom was great! The installers were exceptional. Good clean install. They even rescheduled us..... for 2 weeks earlier than set appointment. Easy payment terms. We elected to pay a substantial amount down. Tom showed us many generator options. We checked everything and selected the best option...
Anderson Water & Power
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Reviewed in February 2023
Bassett did the research for my special case furnace. Provided best solution for my needs. Showed up as agreed, did a great job. Highly recommend
Bassett Plumbing & HVAC
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Reviewed in January 2023
Professional, excellent service, cleaned up the work area completely. I can't say enough about the excellent work and hoping to never have frozen pipes again. Would definitely recommend them.
Koala Insulation of Southern Tier NY
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Reviewed in March 2020
All around good experience. They went over our options and didn't pressure us or try to upsell. Came when they said they would and finished on time.
Allen property management
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Reviewed in May 2014
We had CAC install a water softener at our home. We informed them that we had a low flow well and water management was important. We use 2 165 gallon storage tanks for water storage which has been enough for the previous 6 months. When the softener was installed we had resin in our water line...
Corning Appliance Corp
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Reviewed in June 2010
He power washed our large house and did an excellent job! We plan to have him back to do it again when needed (?next year.) We will be glad ot recommend him to our friends who have vinyl sided houses.
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Lowell Baker

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Premier Surface Solutions LLC

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Premier Surface Solutions is a small business from Upstate NY that works mainly in the exterior cleaning space. We offer trash bin cleaning, gutter cleaning and whitening, sidewalk/driveway/concrete washing, concrete sealing, house/roof softwashing, aluminum/wood ramp cleaning, as well as other seasonal services!

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Terry's Window Washing

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In business since 2013

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"Terry's Window Washing did a great job washing the outside of my house and garage. They also cleaned my gutters on my garage. I am very pleased with the work and his price was very fair. I would strongly recommend him to anyone."

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"I was extremely pleased with the work done on my patio. Jason is a very hard worker and is focused on making sure of the customers satisfaction. I would highly recommend Jog pressure washing and cleaning."

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"It was a great service and they did everything I could not ask for. They went above and beyond."

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"They were very curtious and polite and I would deff recommend them to others"

Response time6 hrs

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In business since 2012

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Emergency services offered

"Educated my husband on some plumbing techniques. Excellent service. Took about 45 minutes. Very happy. Already recommended them to a friend."

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Creekside Contracting

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Exterior Surfaces - Powerwashing

Serving Bath, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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"Polite, respectful, and hard worker who did a great job in a reasonable time."

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Serving Bath, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

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Small jobs welcome

"He is a diligent young man, and I really like his job done."

Response time2 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Serving Bath, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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Small jobs welcome

"excellent paint job! They showed up on time and ready to work. Exceeded my expectations as far as getting the job done in a timely manner. Quality work. I would highly recommend them."

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Pressure Washing questions, answered by experts

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.

Experts agree that spring and fall are the best times to pressure wash a home's exterior due to the milder weather. Aim to schedule the project once a year during a warm, dry season, typically between March and November, depending on your local climate. Many prefer the spring to clean away dirt and grime that has gathered over the winter, preparing the house for the rest of the year. You can always perform touch-ups in the summer or fall as needed.

It’s important to avoid power washing your house during freezing temperatures because the excess water can freeze on surfaces and cause damage. You should also avoid doing this task during heavy wind or rain because the water spray becomes less effective and could spread debris. Don’t power wash your home if your siding is cracked, loose, or peeling because the high pressure can worsen the damage. Lastly, if your home has delicate materials like softwood or stucco, consider gentler cleaning methods to prevent structural harm.

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.

You should always hook up your pressure washer to the water supply before turning it on and ensure there’s a good water flow. If you try to turn the machine on without water in the system, it overworks and overheats the unlubricated pump. This can quickly lead to irreversible damage.

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