Concrete & Paving Cleaning
Concrete & Paving Cleaning
Your driveway is usually the first thing people see when they visit your home. It’s almost a fact of life that if you have a concrete driveway or patio, it’s going to end up getting dirty over time. Grime from vehicles and foot traffic, stains, and dirt from the environment all compound to make your concrete driveway or patio look less than ideal. A clean, well maintained driveway or patio is focal point of any home. It can completely transform the look and feel of your property, and add real value. The best way to properly maintain your driveway is by pressure washing because of the following benefits it provides.
Pressure washing your driveway will prevent harmful growths such as mold, mildew, algae, and moss. These growths can gradually eat away at your driveway surface, resulting in safety hazards and costly repairs down the road. Pressure washing cleans every pore of your driveway, eliminating these harmful growths and discouraging them from growing back.
Weeds will inevitably pop up in any cracks in your driveway, especially during the spring. As weeds grow, their roots can cause further damage by widening the cracks. Annual pressure washing, especially in the spring, will remove weeds along with the dirt that enables them to grow. A coat of sealant after pressure washing will help to keep your cracks weed-free for the rest of the year.
Manually scrubbing your driveway is time-consuming and physically exerting. Not only that, it’s not the most efficient way to keep your driveway in good condition. Pressure washing is much less physically taxing, takes a lot less time, and is much more effective. High-water pressure will get down deep into any cracks and totally remove dirt, oil, and grime.
Other methods of cleaning your driveway may use expensive detergents and potent chemicals that can end up causing damage. In the vast majority of cases, pressure washing will clean your driveway without one drop of chemicals. And, even if some type of cleaner is necessary, bio-friendly cleaners are available. Any cleaner should be safe for people, animals, and the environment.
Your driveway is one of the first impressions of your home that visitors receive when they get out of their cars. Pressure washing your driveway will improve your home’s curb appeal. In addition, a nice clean driveway increases the overall value of your property. Pressure washing, together with your spring landscaping, will help beautify the outside of your house. Curb appeal is especially important if you are trying to sell your property.