How to Prepare Your Home for Pressure Washing in Melbourne, FL
A little prep before your appointment makes the job go faster and protects things you don't want cleaned. Here's the short checklist every Space Coast homeowner should follow.
Once you've scheduled your pressure washing appointment with us, there's a short list of things that'll help the job go smoothly and protect your property. It only takes 15–20 minutes and makes a real difference.
The Pre-Appointment Checklist
Close All Windows and Doors
Even low-pressure soft washing generates overspray. Make sure every window, door, and vent is closed before we arrive. If you have a doggy door, block it temporarily. Pressure washing generates significantly more overspray: don't leave anything open.
Move Outdoor Furniture and Decorations
Clear the work area of patio furniture, potted plants, grills, decorative items, doormats, and anything else that could be in the way or get damaged. If we're cleaning a pool deck, pool toys and floats should come out. If we're washing the house exterior, move anything within 4–6 feet of the walls.
Move Vehicles Out of the Driveway
If we're cleaning your driveway, please move all vehicles off it before we arrive. If we're washing the house and not the driveway, just make sure vehicles aren't blocking our access around the home.
Locate Your Outdoor Water Spigots
We bring our own water but we typically connect to your outdoor hose bibs. Make sure they're accessible and know where your main shutoff is in case anything needs attention.
Protect or Move Delicate Landscaping
We pre-wet and post-rinse all landscaping around the work area before applying any cleaning solutions, but if you have exceptionally delicate plants or newly transplanted seedlings near the house, it's worth moving them temporarily or giving us a heads up.
Secure Pets and Keep Kids Inside
Keep pets and children away from the work area during cleaning and for about an hour after while surfaces dry. The equipment is loud and the water and solutions aren't for direct contact.
Let Us Know About Any Concerns
If there are specific stains you want us to focus on, fragile areas, known issues with your exterior, or access limitations, just let us know when we arrive. The more we know upfront, the better we can tailor the job.
What You Don't Need to Do
You don't need to wet the surfaces before we arrive, pre-clean anything, or make any special accommodations beyond the list above. You also don't need to be home: as long as we have water access and the area is clear, we can complete the job and send you photos when we're done.
Have questions before your appointment? Call or text us at (772) 584-4046 and we're happy to walk you through anything.
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