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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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Should You Seal Your Driveway After Pressure Washing?

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The condition of your driveway plays a large part in the appearance of your property’s exterior: if it is neglected, it will reflect poorly on your home. Conversely, a beautifully maintained driveway can add curb appeal to any type of residential property. With this in mind, we recommend that you take good care of your driveway. Like any other outdoor surface, your driveways needs regular maintenance to keep it looking its best. One of the easiest ways to ensure that your driveway is always clean and clear of debris is to have it pressure washed on a yearly basis, more often if necessary. Pressure washing, which professionals perform to remove dirt, grime, and other debris from many different types of outdoor surfaces is the fastest, easiest and most effective way to clean residential driveways.

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How Long to Wait Between Pressure Washing and Deck Staining

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An attractive wooden deck is a real pleasure to use during the summer months but keeping your outdoor relaxation space looking great requires a certain investment of time and money. In particular, you should plan to stain your deck every 2-3 years if you want to keep it in tip-top condition. You should also arrange to have the area pressure washed at least once a year, to make sure it is always clean and free of grease, dirt, and algae. If you don’t have your own equipment, you should be able to find a pressure washing company that can do it for you for a reasonable fee (if you happen to live close to our base, you are more than welcome to call and ask about our pressure washing services in Dix Hills and the surrounding area at any time).

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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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Seven Common Deck Cleaning Questions

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A well-designed deck constructed from quality materials can be the centerpiece of your outdoor living space. It’s a place where you can entertain guests, enjoy meals with your family, and relax on warm summer evenings by yourself.

However, as the years go by, your beautiful deck may begin to deteriorate unless you take preventative measures to ensure that it remains in excellent condition, which is where this guide can come in handy. Below, you’ll find the most frequently asked questions about cleaning decks, along with answers from our experienced pressure washers in Dix Hills.

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Ultimate Pre-Winter Cleaning Checklist for Your Home’s Exterior

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Even as winter comes to a close, it’s only a matter of time before the coldest season comes around again. Fortunately, we live in Massapequa and Oyster Bay rather than the mythical land of Westeros, so knowing that “winter is coming” doesn’t need to cause despair. And unlike Game of Thrones, our winter shouldn’t last five years and involve any scary creatures.

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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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