Professional vs DIY Pressure Washing.

One of the most effective ways to clean concrete, asphalt, brick and other building materials of accumulated dirt, grime and graffiti is with pressure washing.

You might think, “Sounds easy, I’ll do it myself.” However, you’re wise to consider hiring a professional instead.

Here are some good reasons why.

EFFORT

If you decide to go the DIY route, keep in mind that It takes a lot of time and effort to pressure wash a property, especially considering that you have to do it again in a few months’ time, when the dirt and grime start to return.

In addition to the rigorous, sweaty work of actually pressure washing your building and surrounding areas (e.g. parking lot), a DIY job requires you to research power washers, learn how to use the right one, attain and maintain it and store it somewhere (or remember to return it if you hire one).

On the other hand, you could pick up the phone and hire a professional pressure washing company to do it all for you. On the day of the cleaning, you can go about your regular routine of running your business while a professional does the hard work of pressure washing for you.

Perhaps your business is closed for the holidays and thus you feel you have the time to take on this task yourself; well make sure you select the correct equipment before you do. As a general rule, basic jobs like washing a vehicle or removing loose dirt and cobwebs from your property can be accomplished with equipment you can buy or rent at a relatively low cost. However, when it comes to removing graffiti spray paint, mould, imbedded grime and stains, commercial-grade high pressure washers are definitely more effective. These are not cheap to rent or buy however, and are best left in the hands of professionals; here’s why:

SAFETY & EFFECTIVENESS

High pressure washers can be dangerous in the wrong hands. If you have never operated one before, you may accidentally hurt yourself or someone else. With the wrong settings or aimed the wrong way, you could even damage the very property you’re trying to clean. Many vehicles and buildings have had their paintwork seriously damaged by D.I.Y. users. Roof tiles have also been dislodged when high pressure was used rather than a combination of low pressure and the right cleaning agents. Some jobs even require the use of a heated element to remove particularly stubborn spots.

In addition to using commercial pressure washers, professional companies also have access to effective cleaning agents. Some heavily-stained areas of your building may need so much help that high-pressured water and heat aren’t enough. In those instances, a pressure washing technician boosts cleaning power with chemicals. Thanks to the technician’s training and experience, they know which chemicals work best for the job at hand. JC Eco Blasting use eco-friendly equipment and products, so you can rest assured that we protect the environment as we clean your property.

If minimal effort, optimal safety and maximum effectiveness sound like the right combination to you, contact JC Eco Blasting for your pressure washing needs on the Gold Coast.

JC Eco Blasting are number one for eco-friendly high or low pressure cleaning. To learn more about Eco Blasting go here or call 0417 702 227