If your driveway is beginning to look a little rough around the edges you may be wondering what’s the best way to clean it. The simple answer is pressure washing. It’s fast, affordable, and incredibly effective. “Okay,” you say, “but how often should my driveway be pressure washed?” Typically we recommend once a year, but there are other factors that might call for more frequent washings, and in some cases, it might make sense to wash it every other year.
Factors Affecting Ideal Driveway Pressure Washing Frequency
Pressure Washing Boosts Curb Appeal
Curb appeal is how your home is perceived from the street. It may not sound like a big deal but it can actually affect the value of your home by as much as 10%. Your driveway is one of the most visible elements of your property. If it is covered in dirt, gunk from your car, mold, moss and mildew it is going to weigh heavily on your home’s market value. The easiest and fastest way to rectify this situation is to call Majestic Window Cleaning and Pressure Washing and schedule concrete washing for your driveway.
How Often To Pressure Wash Depends on Your Location
The climate of Long Island is dictated in large part by the presence of the Ocean to the south and Long Island Sound to the north. But some parts of Long Island have it harder than others. If, for instance, your home is located in Massapequa Cove along the southern shore it gets bombarded with salty spray and sand, as well as pollutants borne on the wind from all the large cities along the eastern seaborne. For such homes, our Long Island pressure washing pros would recommend twice-yearly cleaning of the driveway to keep it looking its best.
Putting Off Pressure Washing Could Hurt Your Health
If you live in a particularly damp area there is a good chance you have to deal with mold growth around the edge of the driveway, and perhaps on the main traffic surface, if you have paving stones. Most people don’t give mold much thought but they should. Certain types of mold can release spores that cause respiratory distress, aggravate allergies and asthma, and have been known to cause pericarditis, a very dangerous swelling of the sack around the heart.
A Preponderance of Stains Lessens Home Value
Remember what we said about curb appeal? Well, few things will drag down the value of a home more than a driveway full of nasty stains. Passersby will wonder if someone lives in the house or if it has been converted into an automotive garage. Do your home a favor and call our pressure washer surface cleaners any time stains have become visible from the street.
Slippery Driveway? Pressure Washing Can Help
If walking on your driveway in summer feels like walking on it in winter when it has a thin sheet of ice on it then it’s time to call Majestic. That slippery feel comes from oil residue that drips off the bottom of your car and it can build up faster than most people realize. A slippery driveway is not just a nuisance, if a visitor or contractor slips and falls you would wind up saddled with their medical bills for who knows how long. Bottom line? If the driveway is slippery, call majestic.
Before Selling Your House, Power Wash Its Exterior
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. If you plan on selling your home and the first thing prospective buyers see is a dirty, greasy, stain-filled driveway with mold around the edges they will probably think twice about making an offer. And if they do, it will probably be for significantly less than you are asking. Don’t let that happen to you, call Majestic before you list your house.
Is There a “Best” Time Of Year to Pressure Wash?
Pressurized water does not care what season it is. But it’s certainly easier to clean a driveway when it is not covered in snow and ice. The fact is most Long Island homeowners opt to have their driveway pressure washed in the spring to clear away detritus left by winter’s assault, or near the end of summer to remove mold, moss, grease, and more that accumulated during the summer months. Ultimately, however, when you have your driveway cleaned is up to you.
Is There a “Best” Time Of Day To Pressure Wash a Driveway?
If the pressure wash does not care what season it is then it certainly does not care what time of the day it is. That said, in most cases, people schedule the cleaning for the morning. This way the drive has time to thoroughly dry before the evening when the sun goes down and cars return from work or school. If you are having your driveway pressure washed during the cold weather months, the morning is also a good idea. That’s because doing it in the morning will prevent the wastewater from freezing on the driveway surface and creating a hazard.
Call Our Long Island Pressure Washing Experts!
There’s no need to spend time searching the internet for “pressure washing near me.” Just call the power washing pros at Majestic. We’ll take care of the problem quickly and effectively and restore your home’s curb appeal to its normally impressive state. The number to call is (631) 421-2295. In most cases, we should be able to give you a quote right over the phone.