If there’s rain in the forecast, you might wonder whether it’s a good time to power wash your driveway, patio, home siding or another surface around your property. While it is safe in light to medium conditions, you should always avoid pressure washing during a thunderstorm or any other extreme weather.
At Perfect Power Wash, we understand the complexities of power washing in the rain and are capable of washing in many conditions to keep your property looking its best.
Advantages of Pressure Washing in the Rain: Enhance Your Home’s Cleanliness
In the right rain conditions, power washing in the rain can be an effective and useful strategy.
Rain Keeps Detergents from Drying
Imagine pouring a bucket of water on your driveway on a 90-degree day. In a matter of moments, the sun is going to evaporate the liquid. Before you know it, the water will be gone. On days the sun is covered by the clouds, the water still evaporates, but at a much slower pace.
The same thing happens when it comes to power washing. Sun expedites the drying process of our cleanser and water mix. While our technicians are certainly trained to handle any conditions, including a scorching sun, an overcast sky is ideal for power washing. The additional drying time prevents soap circles that would require an extra rinsing on a sunny day.
Rain Allows for Greater Visibility
Have you ever been driving and the sun shines perfectly into your window? It can make it almost impossible to see. The same thing can happen on a sunny day when power washing. Our team prefers to work on overcast or rainy days because of the increased level of visibility. On these days there are fewer shadows on your home and it prevents the sun from shining directly into their eyes.
How Weather Can Impact Power Washing
Power washing in the rain can be dangerous in the wrong conditions, especially when thunder, lightning and heavy winds are present. Since power washing equipment tends to be electrically powered, operating these tools in heavy rain, lightning or other extreme conditions is considered unprofessional. Intense rain can potentially lead to equipment damage as well.
If you’re ever unsure if the weather is suitable for power washing, it’s best to enlist the help of professional power washing services. At PPW, our technicians understand what precautions are required when pressure washing in the rain and will briefly wait it out in our trucks when necessary. They’ll soon contact our operations team and determine whether to wait until it passes or reschedule.
How the Team at Perfect Power Wash Safely Power Washes in the Rain
At Perfect Power Wash, we take extra safety precautions when power washing the rain. We store all of our electrical equipment inside the truck. This keeps it dry and functioning as it should. This allows our technicians to safely and efficiently power wash in the rain.
On top of that, our technicians go through hundreds of hours of in-depth training, all year round. From freezing temperatures to heavy rain, these months present several challenges. Our team is trained to take the necessary safety measures and make slight adjustments to our processes based on the weather. Simply put, you can rest easy knowing that even when the weather isn’t perfect, your home will be.
If you have any further questions about power washing in the rain, don’t hesitate in giving us a call. If you’re ready to schedule your professional power washing, request a quote right now.
