house washing FAQs
Why have a house wash?
- Greatly Reduced Maintenance Costs- Regular house washing will maintain and often restore painted, timber and hard surfaces and greatly reduce the long term costs associated with repair or renovation.
- Improved Health and Safety - By removing potentially harmful mould, algae, and cyanobacteria that can aggravate conditions such as allergies and respiratory conditions.
- Enjoyment and Peace of Mind - Your home will look and feel clean, freshly painted, and well maintained again.
House Washing - Environmental Considerations
I have spent 2 years researching, designing, testing and refining my house washing products and services. As a result, I use about 50% less water, chemicals, and fuel that most other soft washers and pressure cleaners. Minimising chemical use and managing runoff are also critical considerations. Also, most house washes can be done in relative silence as my house washing service is not dependent on petrol motors or noisy high-pressure equipment.
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No Damage Guaranteed
My House Washing service offers a 'No Damage Guarantee'. High-pressure or improper use of chemicals can have seriously damaging and costly impacts on your home and garden. My Guarantee insures you against such negligence and covers not only your home but also your garden and plants.
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What chemicals are used in a house wash?
The main active ingredients for the house wash are Sodium Hypochlorite, Sodium Hydroxide, sometimes various acids and foaming surfactants to increase viscosity and allow the house wash mix to cling to the walls. These products are biodegradable and degrade quickly in the environment, and are used commonly around the home in the bathroom, kitchen and laundry, and if you have a pool, you actually swim in them.
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A Longer Lasting Clean
My House Washing service doesn't just remove the damaging substances affecting your home, such as; mould, alage, lichen and cyanobacteria, it also kills them and greatly extends the longevity of the clean by delaying reinfestation.
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House Washing Information Sheet
What is a House Wash?
EnviroClean’s House Wash is the low-pressure application of a specially formulated cleaning solution followed by thorough low-pressure rinsing. High pressure is not used, and this method is safe on even the most delicate of surfaces, particularly those with any pre-existing damage. This technique is also referred to as Softwashing.
The cleaning solution is designed to kill and remove organic matter like algae, mildew, lichens, moss and exterior mould and bacteria. It will also treat and remove pollution grime, insects and the various type of insect nest materials such as cobwebs and wasp nests. It will also provide a temporary exterior pest control by eliminating 90% of insects living around your home.
Unlike common pressure cleaning services, House washing actually kills the matter infesting your homes exterior before washing it away. This provides a much longer lasting clean than just pressure cleaning as it significantly delays reinfestation.
Why Should You Wash Your House?
Appearance and enjoying your outdoor areas with peace of mind are of course important to every homeowner. But the main reason to keep your homes exterior clean is to protect against deterioration and the need to premature or totally unnecessary repairs.
Organic matter such as algae, mildew, mould, lichens, along with dust, pollution grime, animal waste and insects etc. work quickly to break down your homes surfaces coatings expsoing the underlying structures such as metal, timber and masonry to the elements. These then quickly deteriorate causing rust, rot and spalling and ultimately costly repairs are needed.
Common House Washing Topics
House Wash Inclusions: EnviroClean’s House Wash covers most parts of your home’s exterior from the lip of the gutter to where the base of the wall meets the ground. This includes the gutter exterior, eaves and soffits, fascia boards, walls, the underside of small pergolas and balconies, fixtures and fittings, and window and door frames.
Windows: Exterior windows and their surrounding frames are included in the house wash and these will be left free from dust, mildew. algae, bird waste, and cobwebs, etc. However, the house washing residue may leave a white steaky film on some windows that is easily hosed away once the house is dry. The dirtier your home is on the outside, the more likely this is to occur as a stronger solution is needed for cleaning. If this is not acceptable to you, please ask about the exterior windows being cleaned properly with pure deionised water as part of your clean and this will be added to the services provided.
House Wash Exclusions: It does not include window pane cleaning, internal gutter cleaning, roof cleaning of any type, or work on any flat surfaces. It also does not typically include acid washing for the treatment of rust stains and calcium build up (efflorescence) common to masonry and concrete structures.
Plant Protection: Most of the houses I wash have mature and well-established gardens. For me they represent a lifetime of care, and a highly valued aspect of the homeowner’s life. My processes are specifically designed to minimise the risk of plant damage. I use techniques such as pre-soaking and post-rinsing, chemical neutralising and application techniques that minimise chemical usage. When the situation dictates, I provide physical barriers to ensure your plants are protected. I have not yet had any plant die after my service, and I intend to keep it that way.
House washing prices: Prices start at $149.00
Half House Wash: Not all sides of your house will deteriorate as quickly as the others. Often the south or east sides of the home might deteriorate faster. However, every home is unique and some key factors that determine this are; direct sunlight, whether the home is situated on a hill or in a gulley, ground drainage and shade from trees and buildings. I will advise you fairly on the most appropriate cycle for your home.
Latent weeping: Homes with timber, aluminium and vinyl siding may often weep dirty water after the house wash. The reason for this is much dirt can build up behind the siding and this may still weep and run for a short time after the house wash. This is easily hosed off and will not be a problem. My low-pressure techniques minimise this, but it still may occur.
Flat surfaces: Flat surfaces such as concrete, natural stone, tiles or timber that abut the base of the homes exterior wall, may get cleaned by proxy as the house wash mix runs on to them. In this situation I will provide a free Biocide treatment to any surface abutting the wall up to 1.2 meters out. This covers most pathways and will provide a consistent finish. If areas abutting the wall are larger than this, you should probably consider talking to me about surface cleaning as part of your package.