Paver Cleaning for Property Owners: A Simple Breakdown
The pavers installed on your property need to be washed regularly. Learn how
property owners can get theirs cleaned for maximum durability and curb appeal.
When it comes to pavers, the number one improvement factor is regular washes. With moss growth reaching all time highs over the last five decades, it's no wonder exterior paver installations are seeing overgrowths of vegetation making them dangerous to walk on and unsightly to look at.
Furthermore, the porous nature of pavers invites root systems to retain their growth if left unchecked. This results in a weakening of the stones, compromising their structural integrity leading to cracking and splitting, not to mention attracting bugs and insects which reduces the quality of life for homeowners and their neighbors.
With this information in mind, it's more important than ever to ensure your property is kept free of unnecessary plant life and optimized for personal use.
How to Optimize Your Paver Installation for Personal Use
While there are various kinds of pavers used by homeowners and contractors, most of them are cleaned in a similar fashion in order to eradicate existing vegetation and prevent future growth for 24 to 36 months.
After all the furniture is moved off, all the loose dirt and leaves are blown off to prep the area and also prevent the possibility of any debris shooting off to potentially damage other areas of the property. Then, a strong cleaning mixture is laid out to cover the entire section being cleaned. As this mixture dwells, it starts to kill all of the harmful vegetation covering the area including weeds, moss, algae, lichen, and some molds. This cleaning solution also forces out hidden bugs, eventually killing them.
After several minutes, the pressure washing starts in order to blast away all the dirt, roots, and dead vegetation. A pressure washer with a turbo nozzle is the ideal tool to use because the high velocity and high flow rate of the water allow it to reach into the pores of the pavers to pull out and push away all of the unnecessary mess. Once the cleaning is complete, a secondary batch of cleaning mixture is laid out to kill off any remaining root structures and microscopic life which would normally re-start the vegetation growth pattern.
Why Should You Clean Your Pavers With This Method?
This cleaning method essentially sanitizes the pavers to a degree, removing all the previous harmful plant life and also providing a long window in which future growth is unlikely to occur. Now, homeowners and property owners can enjoy the original look and feel of their pavers while retaining the durability and stability of the installation. Additionally, with less moss and algae, there will be less harmful spores produced in the immediate area, improving air quality and making it safer to breathe.
After initial heavy cleanings, usually done on paver installations that have been left neglected for several years, the pavers can be cleaned regularly with shorter pressure washing sessions and newer softwashing procedures. After all, who doesn't want to enjoy the outdoors on fresh pavers?
To book your paver cleaning today, send your information to Queens Pressure Washing to start the estimating and scheduling process.
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