Pressure Washing and Soft Washing Blog

1. They Don't Use the Right Equipment From a low GPM (Gallons per Minute) machine to not using a Surface Cleaner attachment. Companies go right to Home Depot or Lowes and buy the cheapest pressure washer machine they can and try to wash your house or patio with it. Only to figure out a job that should take a Pro 2-3 hours now takes 9-10 hours to complete. All because they never did their research and wanted a cheap machine with an excellent return policy. A big misconception in this trade is how fast you can go to get the job done vs getting the job done right the first time. And when the house or patio dries you see all the wand marks leftover from using way too much pressure, not enough or no detergent, and going way too fast with the wrong nozzle tip. A Professional company like AR Property Services only uses Contractor Grade Equipment that is NOT bought in big box stores but from Professional Pressure and Power Washing Manufacturing Companies like Easy Kleen. 2. Not Using the Right PSI or Pressure We see this all the time that a homeowner either hires a bad company or does it themselves. The striking wand marks all over the patio or house siding that can be seen for miles. They wonder why it happened and every Pro knows why - Lack of Experience and Knowledge. The Proper PSI/Pressure is very important when cleaning sensitive and delicate surfaces like Vinyl Siding or your Wood Deck and Fence. For example a Wood Deck or Fence should be cleaned with 500-1500 psi and Vinyl should be Softwashed with 100-500 psi. Not knowing what to use or how high you can go will only lead to a mess and damage. That can certainly lead to a lawsuit or a costly replacement, repair and headaches you don't need to deal with. At AR Property Services we are professionally trained by Floridians and Texans who do this everyday. We know the difference between low, medium and high pressure. We know what SoftWashing is and we have the experience needed for all surfaces to be washed properly the first time. 3. Using NO Detergents or the Wrong Detergent. Like washing your dishes by hand or in the dishwasher the right detergent makes all the difference. Not using a detergent and only high pressure cold water will lead to still soiled surfaces and perhaps damage. Surfaces like wood need a detergent that lifts and loosens the contaminates and then the wood must be neutralized back to a normal pH or you risk long term damage. Surfaces like vinyl must use a detergent that kills any organic organisms like algae, mold and moss or it will grow back within months. When you hire a professional like AR Property Services, we know what to put on each surface so the contaminates loosen up and can be washed, cleaned and sanitized. We have been trained professionally to know what each surface needs to make sure a perfect clean happens every time. Best of all our detergents are Eco-Friendly and Biodegradable so you know your plants and animals wont be affected, and your home and property won't be damaged. 4. Very Little or No Employee Training You don't want that company who just wings it and figures it out on the fly. You especially don't want that BIG Franchise who gave their Technicians video training, 1 week of practical training and a big beautiful truck to work from that they paid 80 Grand to start their own business. At AR Property Services we have have 12 years of Pressure, Power and Softwashing Experience. In fact our owner was a Property Services Manager for McDonald's for 8 years. AR Property Services has been professionally trained by the best companies in Florida, Texas and New Jersey and provides Top Tier Services to Mansions, Estates, High End Homes and Cottages. 5. No Insurance When you purchase anything that costs a pretty penny you must make sure they are insured for any negligence or damage that may happen. Your home is one of your biggest investments and any damage to it may cost thousands of dollars that you do not want to pay. At AR Property Services we have 5 million dollar liability insurance to protect you and and your property. We care deeply for your home and your property so nothing is damaged. We treat your home like our own and do everything with excellence the first time around.