Taking care of a commercial property doesn’t have to mean costly repairs or major renovations. If you pay attention and act proactively, maintaining your property can be as simple as regular deep cleaning. Preventative maintenance adds up to big savings over time.

Avoid big issues and save money by understanding these three signs that your property needs a powerwash.

1: Your Sidewalks or Surfaces Are Spotted with Gum

Gum is a huge nuisance for property owners. Not because it’s bad for mouths, but because it presents a major problem for retail locations. It’s a popular treat that doubles as a consistent problem for outdoor surfaces. Gum quickly hardens in place on sidewalks, patios and parking lots. Eventually, gum spots accumulate, grow bigger and make a property look dirty and unkempt. 

Once gum hardens, it becomes extremely difficult to remove without lots of time and effort. Pressure washing with the correct tools and chemicals, like our Gum Buster, makes getting rid of the chewy treat easier. 

Learn more about using the chemical here: https://pressureworksinc.com/product/gum-buster/

2: You Have Stains on Your Concrete

There are plenty of substances that can stain your concrete, from oil and rust to decomposing leaves. With each new contaminant there is a different kind of stain to conquer. 

Property owners spend countless hours investing in one cleaning product after another to remove these eyesores, only to walk away disappointed. Power washing is a different ballgame. The combination of hot water, focused pressure and the correct cleaner will get rid of a wide range of stubborn stains.

What is Pressure Works recommended substance for cleaning concrete? Check out our Super Concrete Cleaner!

3: Your Parking Lot Lines Are Getting Lost

When you first build and paint a parking lot, the lines are satisfyingly pristine. It creates a professional first impression to be proud of. Inevitably, vehicles and pedestrians will cover the new lot with a layer of dirt and grime. The filth might be hard to see on the blacktop, but it’s quite obvious when it covers up those once bright lines. 

Upon seeing the buildup, property owners begin looking for a painter to fix the lot. Not so fast! Power washing easily clears away that dirt, making your lot lines  visible once again and saving heaps of money. 

Anyone with a retail location understands the importance of making a great impression on visitors and passersby. In many cases, property owners are convinced that there’s no better way to get their exterior back to a brand new look without spending a lot of money. 

At Pressure Works, we disagree. By paying attention to the signs, you can maintain your property so it looks great, while preventing large issues from accumulating at the same time. All you need is the right tools and cleaners or chemicals. Visit a Pressure Works location near you for expert guidance on getting your property in top shape once again.

With seasonal changes, comes a change of tools in the world of pressure washing. By giving yourself the instruments required to finish seasonal jobs, you’ll get the most out of your pressure washer and be able to offer more services. Wondering what you might need to grab? Think ahead to the types of tasks you’ll do this fall and winter. Here’s our fall checklist and tool suggestions for getting each job done:

1. Make sure you can use your lawn equipment, toys and patio furniture year after year by cleaning them before putting them in storage. Doing it by hand, though, is extremely tedious and rarely done. With a pressure washer, it’s fast. Remove the debris that deteriorates and stains the surfaces of your outdoor items, and keep them in good shape. Additionally, on the first warm day of spring, you can get everything out without having to clean again! We suggest using Pressure Works favorite cleaner, The Brown Stuff, to ensure everything gets thoroughly washed.

2. Pressure wash your driveway, walkway and siding. Preparing your home for colder seasons is a big deal. You don’t want a summer of grease stains, mildew and dirt to be freezing under the harsh winter weather. Also, cleaning your exteriors will make your home shine just in time for visits from neighborhood trick-or-treaters and family or friends.

3. Clear out your gutters. Keeping your gutter system clear of debris is the best way to extend its life and fall is the worst season for gutters. It’s usually when long-term issues originate. Cleaning your gutters is one of the more tedious fall tasks, but using your pressure washer makes it easier. Our favorite fall tool is the gutter cleaning wand! With this tool,  you’ll actually want to clean them out. And, you’ll be surprised at how long your system lasts with this regular maintenance.

4. Clean and close the pool. If you have a pool, you already know how much maintenance they take. So, now the summer fun is over and it’s time to clean and close your pool! Switch to a delicate, low-pressure spray pattern and flush the residue from the walls, working from the top down.

Remember, your pressure washer will be useful throughout the fall season, especially for wet sweeping leaves. When the season is over, be sure to check out our tips on storing your equipment during winter.