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How House Washing Dallas Properties Works Why should house washing Dallas, TX properties be a priority? Well, who doesn’t want to live in a clean residential property? Better-looking exteriors make for more welcoming properties. At the same time, though, the process of achieving these results in hard work. This means that not everyone is up for the task. You may have many questions on your mind regarding exterior house cleaning. What are its benefits? How does it work? And, finally, should you do this work on your own or schedule an appointment with a professional house washing company? In this blog, we aim to answer all these questions—and more. Before we continue, allow us to introduce ourselves. We are DTX Power Washing, and we are Dallas’s trusted pressure washing professionals. We clean many exterior surfaces for our clients, and it’s always our pleasure to revitalize home exteriors, too. We have a great deal of experience in this field, and we are happy to pass our knowledge on to you. Of course, we’re also a phone call away if you decide to schedule our professional services.  Why You Should Care About House Washing Dallas There are many reasons you should care about exterior house cleaning. First and foremost, the process will visually transform the property for the better. This is because a home’s exterior surfaces gather debris over time, including substances such as dirt, pollen, dead insects, bird droppings, and more. This filth is hardly attractive and will suffocate the vibrancy of surfaces over time. Over the course of a year, an exterior surface may go from bright and beautiful to dull, drab, and actively unattractive. For homeowners, this is frustrating; for business owners who depend on customers to be drawn to their properties, this is financially devastating. The negative effects of surface debris go beyond cosmetic qualities. In fact, cleaning a home’s exterior surfaces can help them last longer, too. This is because debris grinds against surfaces and erodes them over time. On top of this, organic debris—including moss, mold, and algae—collects water and causes moisture damage to surfaces. Obviously, this is bad news, so it’s best to remove this debris before it has the chance to cause significant damage. Our recommendation is annual house washing.  Can I Pressure Wash a Home Exterior? Pressure washing is the use of high-pressure water to clean exterior surfaces. This technique is helpful for many structures, especially driveways, sidewalks, fences, decks, and parking lots. However, other surfaces may be too delicate for pressure washing; in many cases, home exteriors are among them. These surfaces, often made of brick, stucco, vinyl siding, or softwood, are easily damaged by high-pressure water, making expensive repairs necessary. Because of this, soft washing is drastically preferred to pressure washing when cleaning home exteriors. Not sure what soft washing is? It is a technique that is very similar to pressure washing—with one key difference. It uses less water pressure. This makes it safe for even the most delicate home exteriors, allowing property owners to avoid damage and costly repair fees. In fact, our professionals heavily rely on soft washing during the house washing projects we tackle each and every week. The House Washing Dallas Process Now that you have an understanding of soft washing, let’s discuss how exterior house cleaning works. To successfully complete this process, it is best to have a pressure washer, attaching hose, and appropriate detergent on hand. You will also need safety equipment, including protective eyewear and closed-toe shoes. This reduces the risk of injury. Always take care when soft washing because any water coming out of a pressure washer should be treated as potentially harmful. This could save your skin one day—literally. First, attach the hose to the pressure washer and put the detergent in its tank. (There should be some sort of compartment for it on the pressure washer.) Then, select a low amount of water pressure based on the material you are cleaning. There is no universal recommended level, but a quick Google search will find the best setting for your property. Finally, soft wash the home’s outside surfaces, gently freeing them from debris and revitalizing their overall appearance. Is soft washing alone not getting the job done? If so, you may want to treat any stubborn debris with sodium hypochlorite. This powerful cleaning solution can wear down tough stains and even kill organic debris (e.g. moss, mold, and algae). Sodium hypochlorite, when combined with soft washing, results in a stunning shine that the whole neighborhood will admire. Benefits of Professional House Washing Dallas The process of washing a home’s exterior may seem like an odyssey, huh? What might be a fun, rewarding adventure for some may be a painful slog for others. If you feel like you’re ready to do this work on your own, well, go right ahead! However, if your schedule doesn’t allow for DIY house washing—or if you simply don’t feel like doing it—we’ve got you covered. We are among the many pressure washing companies near you, and house washing is yet another one of our specialties. At DTX Power Washing, we maintain a full team of professionals who know what they’re doing. They have washed many home exteriors before, providing stellar results to local homeowners, real estate companies, and landlords. These experts don’t need supervision, so there’s no need to stay anchored to the property during an appointment. Thanks to us, you’ll be able to take off and do other things, giving you so much more freedom during what might be a busy week. It sure beats trying to shoehorn a day-long project into your already-packed schedule, don’t you think? If you need to book an appointment with us, we’d be happy to help you. To get started, just contact us online and let us know how we can help you. Or, on the other hand, you can call us at (214) 732-9256. Either way, we would be happy to learn more about your project and even