There are many reasons to use pressure washing around your home and business so you might want to consider the options available to you. You can hire the equipment and do it yourself, purchase the equipment and do it yourself or contract with a suitable company that does pressure washing in Sherman Oaks.
Do It Yourself Pressure Washing
There is a burgeoning industry in supplying pressure washing machines and equipment. The consumer level machines are tiny but still have dangerous levels of pressure available. It is important that you understand that these machines are not the same as commercial level machines. They are not designed to be used for long periods or to give professional results. The pumps are very small and cannot deliver constant pressure so care must be taken to not get too close or a sudden increase in pressure can damage the surface you are cleaning.
Pressure Washing and the Environment
When you are using your own or a hired pressure washer you still are required to adhere to environmental regulations. This means that you need to be aware of what you are cleaning and if can be harmful to the environment and to those around you. One of the major hazards for pressure washing in Sherman Oaks is lead based paint in old buildings and houses. The paint flakes are disturbed and if not cleaned and removed are polluting the environment around your home or business. This can lead to dangerous lead levels in and around the ‘clean’ area and washing them down a drain is not an acceptable practice.
Professional Contractors
While it is tempting to save money in many cases it is false economy once you add up the cost of hiring and purchasing equipment, safety gear and any cleaning products you will also use. A professional contractor can provide pressure washing in Sherman Oaks at an economical price and take away the headaches of environmental and safety problems with their experience. They will have the safety equipment and placards required and will know what can and cannot be done to comply with environmental laws. It is always best to add up the real cost and to include the time you or in the case of a business your workers will spend on the task to see if it is really cost effective.