Power washing and pressure washing in Monroe LA are both extremely effective methods of removing dirt from a wide range of surfaces. Although the terms are often interchanged, there actually are subtle differences between power washing and pressure washing and there are certain applications that are better attacked with one machine or the other.
Power washing in Monroe LA uses a powerful, steady stream of hot water; the temperature of the water being dispensed is that which allows the power washer to work correctly. By adjusting the delivery temperature the power washer can easily remove such things as chewing gum from a cement walk or wooden deck. A stream of hot water is also effective when the task is to eliminate moss and weeds as well as mold and any accumulation of mildew. If the job is to remove a great deal of built up matter, then a power washer is the ideal tool for the job.
On the other hand, a pressure washer relies strictly on the pressure of the stream of water and is not reliant on temperature. A pressure washer is ideal around the home where the tasks are usually washing dust and dirt from the sidewalk or driveway as well as washing the house siding and the wood deck. Concrete, brick and hollow blocks are cleaned easily with a pressure washer. If the job does not include removing mold or ground in dirt, a pressure washer is the right choice.
Many people are confused by the terms because both of them allude to cleaning under pressure. The easiest way to remember the difference is that pressure washing often relies on cold water and power washing on hot water.
Detergents and cleaning materials that are used with pressure and power washers are readily available in DIY shops, hardware stores and in many garden centers. Although the cost of supplies does not vary from machine to machine, the washers themselves vary considerably in price depending on the size and whether they have a heating element or not. Small machines that are ideal around the home are often priced at less than $100 while large units that are used by contractors who are faced with many different cleaning problems cost a great deal more.
Power washing and pressure washing in Monroe LA are services that are available from Allied Roofing.
