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:
- Results will last longer thanks to a lack of pollen, rain, and leaves.
- Mold manifests in the summer, so it’s a good idea to deal with it quickly.
- Power washing will help preserve your property and protect it against damage.
Let’s talk about all of these benefits in more detail!
Amazing Weather
Thanks to the amazing weather, summer is the best time to get any power washing work done on your property. Because of the longer days, you have more time to start and complete the project.
In addition to having longer days, summer typically has less rain than spring does. This means you’re less likely to be interrupted by rainfall in the middle of a project. Likewise, you don’t have falling leaves making the ground slippery. And of course, you can’t pressure wash in the snow.
That all being said, it’s a good idea to choose a day that isn’t scorching. Take your lunch break inside during the hottest part of the day and wear a lot of sunscreen if you’re planning to carry out the work yourself.
A caveat to pressure washing on beautiful days – be sure that you’re the only one outside. Keep the kids indoors until you get the job done, otherwise, it’ll take you a lot longer. Trust me on that!
Results That Last
The beating sun and less heavy rains in the summertime will keep your home cleaner for a longer period of time. This means more bang for your buck, as more time will pass before you need to call for another power washing appointment!
Harsh spring rain seriously wears on your property and falling leaves can make it look like you never cleaned your home to begin with. Don’t you just hate that – you go to all of the effort to make your home look great, and it’s dirty again in double-quick time. That’s more likely to happen at other points in the year.
Summer also has less pollen than spring and winter, so you won’t have any loose pollen sticking to your home, which can be an absolute pain to get off. Seriously, try hand cleaning it for a while and you’ll agree.
All of this translates to a shiny home that will look good for longer.
A Growing Problem
Temperatures rise in the summer. Because of the plentiful rainfall that spring brings, it’s likely that you’ll find mildew and mold beginning to grow on your property come the summer months.
To summarize, leftover moisture from the spring combined with summer heat makes the perfect breeding ground for all that ick that you don’t want on your home!
Luckily, a good pressure washing service will fix that up in no time. Mildew and mold are not only ugly, but they’re also unsafe and can damage your property. If mold gets behind vinyl siding and goes untreated for too long, you may have to replace the entire exterior of your home.
On top of making your home look dirty, mold and mildew can make your deck slippery and cause numerous health problems. Mold can irritate throats, eyes, and skin, and make asthma worse. And the longer it goes untreated, the harder it is to fix.
The moment you see any sign of mold and mildew, call your local power washing pros and you won’t have anything to worry about.
Enjoy Your Home – Inside and Out
It’s safe to say that during the wintertime in places like Massapequa and Oyster Bay, you spend a lot of your time cooped up indoors. During this period of the year, you see a lot more of the interior of your home than the exterior. In this sense, it doesn’t really matter if your home’s exterior is sparkling clean or not.
But come the summertime, the tables are turned. With the sun shining, you WANT to be outside. And when you’re outside, you’ll be looking at the exterior of your home a lot more often. And wouldn’t it be nice to look at an exterior that is sparkling clean?! An appointment with a power or pressure washing service like ours can fix that for you.
And it’s not just for your enjoyment – your neighbors will appreciate the effort too.
Final Thoughts
As you can see, there are lots of advantages to pressure washing your home in the summer instead of at other times of the year. So if you arrange an appointment annually to maintain the condition of your home, this is a very good period for that.
At Majestic, we have over 20 years of experience in power and pressure washing homes, as well as window cleaning for home and business owners in Long Island, Massapequa, Oyster Bay, and many other locations.
If you would like to book an appointment or require more information about the services that we offer, don’t hesitate to give us a call at (631) 421-2295.