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Pressure Cleaning to Remove Insects

You’re more likely to come across spider issues when spring hits, when fall hits, and winter. Pretty much all year long, you can come across spiders invading your spaces in and outside your home or business.   Plaster bagworms compound the spider problem.  They are a close relative of the clothes moth and eat spiderwebs, wool, and the discarded larval cases of members of its own species.

Obviously getting rid of spiderwebs is a #1 priority, since that is a favorite meal of the plaster bagworm. Don’t forget to knock down and sweep up any other bagworm cases you find too. They are usually easy to spot on walls, unless your paint color matches the bug’s case!

Mud Daubers, a member of the wasp family, are also a common problem.  Female mud daubers construct nests of mud. Many short mud tubes, usually about 1" long, are constructed side by side. They usually build their nests in a sheltered site, such as under eaves, porch ceilings, in garages open, etc.  Nests typically exhibit round holes in them as the wasps emerge. This means the nest is probably old and inactive after springtime.  Mud daubers do not defend their nests. In fact, mud dauber stings are fairly rare. These insects are typically considered nuisance pests

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Pressure Cleaning Pavers

Pavers are a unique material because they do not need much maintenance. For the most part, you sweep, rinse, let dry. Bam, you’re done. That’s it. But when regular cleaning falls off, you need more intense cleaning to get those stains out. For a deep clean, you need to pressure wash.

Pressure washing is the solution for messy pavers. Pressure washing uses high-pressure water to blast away grime. It is the best cleaning method for ground in stains outdoors. Pressure washing machines use a high-pressure hose attached to a pump. The pump pushes water through the hose at different pressures. The pressure depends on your settings and machine. A spray head or wand attached to the hose allows for more control. Long wands are good for hard to reach areas. For large surface areas, there are surface cleaner spray bars.

The pressure in pressure washing is where the magic happens. Without the brute force behind the water, it would be the same as using a garden hose. For tough jobs, a cleaning solution may be something you need. Cleaning solutions for pavers are usually acidic or basic products. Do not use acidic cleaners without proper protection and knowledge. Not only can acidic cleaners damage your pavers, but they also burn your skin on contact.

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When to Pressure Wash?

There are quite a few scenarios in which you should choose to pressure wash. Dirty pavers are not the only signal that it is time. Regular cleaning and maintenance remove most pavers stains. It also helps prevent bigger issues. A scrub brush, hot water, and soap are your greatest paver cleaning tools. But sometimes there is a set in stain that your scrub brush just can’t reach. If you have tried everything and the stain is not coming out, it’s time to pressure wash.

Pressure washing is also a great idea before installing new pavers. Pavers are amazing because if one breaks, you can replace it. They are individual pieces that interlock together. This means if one breaks, you do not need to remove everything. You can also remove stubbornly stained pavers instead of cleaning them. But before putting new pavers in among your old pavers, pressure wash. Why? Because you do not want some pavers looking brand new and some to look old. Your new pavers will stand out against your old ones if you do not pressure wash them. Pressure washing all your pavers when you get new ones helps to create a consistent look.

If you are planning to seal your pavers, pressure wash them first. Even with regular maintenance, there is no telling what is lurking in your pavers’ pores. Just because the surface is sparkling clean does not mean the inside is. Sealing your pavers seals in everything. That means any dirt, mold, or weeds left behind get sealed in, too. The purpose of sealing is to protect your pavers from these things. Not to glue them together for eternity. To avoid this dilemma, schedule a pressure wash before sealing your pavers every time. That way you can feel confident nothing goes wrong with the sealing process.

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