If your home's been looking a little grimier than usual, you might've been looking for a quick solution. Maybe you've even been looking at pressure washing machines at your local hardware store. Before you go out and buy one for your home or business to do some DIY house washing or roof cleaning, you should be aware of the risk involved in using one of these powerful machines without proper training.
DIY Pressure Washing Is Risky Business
If you are going to attempt to pressure wash your property alone, here are some risks that you should be aware of:
- The Strength of High-Pressure Water - The water coming out of a pressure washer can easily cut through materials such as softwood and heavy-duty boots. Since this water is so pressurized, it can be easy to harm yourself if you are not careful.
- Risk of Electric Shock - The majority of pressure washers have between 20-30 feet of power cable attached, making them susceptible to kinks and cracks. If water ends up in one of these cuts, it could cause an electric shock, or worse, an electrical fire!
- Ruined Surfaces - It should come as no surprise that water at this pressure can quickly destroy your home if not used correctly. If you don't apply pressure evenly when power washing, you could easily break seals, damage paint and staining, and even create holes in your roof or walls.
- Risk of Injuring Yourself or Others - As mentioned before, the pressure from a pressure washer is strong enough to cut your skin, but what may seem like a small cut might be a more significant issue. If you cut yourself pressure washing, the chemicals from the pressure washer can be transmitted to your bloodstream. Although not all pressure washing injuries involve cuts, you can still receive bruises and eye injuries from pressure washers if you are not careful.
Hire The Pros At J & L Property Services!
Now that you know the risk of pressure washing, you might be more inclined to call some experts to handle your pressure washing needs. Pressure washing doesn't have to be stressful, so call J & L Property Services today for an estimate or schedule an appointment!
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