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Reasons To Wash Outdoor Furniture Yearly Before Using It

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We all wait many long months for the return of warm weather and the opportunity to entertain outdoors. BBQs, pool parties, and more are an important part of the summertime experience and often produce memories that last a lifetime. But if the outdoor furniture you present to your guests during your Fourth of July get-together is gritty and grimy from being in the basement all winter the memory your guests will take away will be of the dirt marks the furniture left on their clothes. Below the team from Majestic Windows & Exterior Cleaning examines why pressure washing your outdoor furniture at the end of the winter is so important.

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How To Remove Oil Stains From Pavement

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Concrete pavers provide your home with a timeless appearance that’s both visually compelling and extremely long-lasting. Unlike concrete slabs, pavers will not develop long cracks and split into sections, and unlike asphalt, pavers will not need to be redone every few years. But there is one issue all driveway surfaces share, including pavers: oil stains. Which raises the question, what is the best method for removing oil stains from pavers? Bleach? Soapy water and elbow grease? Power washing? Read on to find out.

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Seven DIY Patio Cleaning Mistakes to Avoid

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A clean and well-maintained patio can be a great addition to any residential garden or outdoor living area. But if you decide to clean and maintain your own patio, there are a few mistakes that other homeowners commonly make, of which we think you should be aware. Mistakes that can cause damage to the patio surface or, in less severe cases, simply result in a less-than-satisfactory cleaning job. Below, we have listed some of the more common patio cleaning mistakes to avoid if you possibly can:

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Pressure Washing: Your Best Bet for These Eight Tough Stains

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There was once a time when pressure washing was used exclusively for cars and trucks. None of us would ever have dreamed of turning the lance on our driveways, say, or even our houses.

But times have changed, and those days are over. Now, most Massapequa and Oyster Bay residents will have likely used a pressure washer as a surface cleaner, as well as a car washer. Every day that goes by, more and more uses for these devices are being discovered. And as their usage goes up, so does their availability in big stores.

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Power Washing for Graffiti Removal

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Most reasonable folks would agree that some of today’s “graffiti artists” are extremely talented young people. Most would also agree that it would be better for everyone if they wouldn’t practice their art on the sides of our businesses, homes, schools and bridges. But until they get the memo and decide to give us all a break we’re stuck with having to deal with the results of their misguided efforts. For decades public officials and private individuals have been searching for a way to effectively remove graffiti. Today, they have a way: power washing.

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Is Pressure Washing Environmentally Risky?

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Pressure washing is without a doubt one of the most, if not the most, effective ways ever devised to clean hardscape surfaces like driveways, walkways and patios. It’s also incredibly effective when it comes to cleaning years of soot, grime and mold off of vinyl and wooden siding, backyard decks and other surfaces. However, some of our Massapequa and Oyster Bay customers have questions about the process and in particular, whether or not it’s in any way dangerous to the environment. In this post, the team at Majestic Windows and Exterior Cleaning address the issue.

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How Do Algae and Mold Differ?

When you’re power washing, it might seem like all you’re doing is removing gunk. But truth be told, there’s a lot more to it than that!

But aren’t you just cleaning up dirt? Actually, when you power wash a house, you’re often getting rid of both mold and algae. And there’s a world of difference between the two!

Professional power washers know how to correctly identify and treat mold and algae. That’s part of why it’s so important to hire a professional company instead of pressure washing yourself.

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Why Summer is the Best Season for Pressure Washing

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Summer is the perfect time for pressure washing in a lot of places. Here in Long Island, summer gives us the best weather out of the whole year. That’s why we get so many tourists in the summer! It’s just the perfect time of year to go outside and get things done. Pressure washing is no different.

Besides the weather, there are plenty of other reasons why summer is the best time to pressure wash:

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Understanding Pressure Washing Estimates

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If you’re looking for power washing in Long Island, want to power wash a house in Massapequa, or need power washing in Oyster Bay, look no further. Look up “power washing near me” and it will be clear that we’re the right people for the job!

Before we get to cleaning your house, we’re going to give you an estimate. This estimate might be confusing at first. You may have never seen a pressure washing estimate before. Of course, you want to know where your money is going.

So let’s dive right in and talk about how we break up our estimates! By the end of this article you’ll have a better understanding of pressure washing costs.

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Is It Safe to Pressure Wash Vinyl Siding?

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When you Google “pressure washing services near me in Long Island,” our name is sure to come up. Whether you’re looking for pressure washing near me in Massapequa or pressure washing near me in Oyster Bay, we’re here for you.

Many houses in Long Island have vinyl siding. So the question begs, can you pressure wash vinyl siding?

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