Tips for Improving Your Patio | Perfect Power Wash

Patios are among the best areas at any given home to relax or host gatherings. As the type of host who strives to provide the best environment for your guests, you’re constantly seeking tips for improving your patio. Perfect Power Wash has spent more than two decades beautifying patios for our customers. However, having the ideal outdoor entertainment area goes beyond power washing.

Here are some tips for improving your patio:

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Removing Debris

With your patio being outside (obviously), sticks and debris are very likely to find their way to the surface. Considering the easily movable nature of sticks and debris, you have a few options to remove them. If you have plenty of time on your hands, you can circle the perimeter with a broom to remove debris. The easiest way, especially due to the fact that most debris on an outdoor surface is organic, is to simply use a leaf blower to push all the debris into the lawn.

Decorations and Lighting

Adding decorations is a simple yet great way to upgrade your patio. Decorations such as potted/hanging plants, statues, and birdbaths are great ways to improve the aesthetic of your outdoor living space. Fire pits are also great for providing atmosphere and improving the look of your patio.

Lighting for your patio is crucial from both a decorating and ambiance perspective. Decorative lighting fixtures can tie the whole area together. For example, stringed light fixtures that stretch across from above provide adequate lighting and a unique feel. While a bit more expensive, LED lights are the preferred choice for outdoor lighting fixtures. LED bulbs save energy and, eventually, money that would otherwise be spent replacing incandescent lightbulbs.

Installing Holiday Lights

You can change up your patio’s lighting during the holidays to give your home a festive appearance. Bright, colorful lights can encourage community spirit during special times of the year and make your property stand out.

Some creative holiday light ideas for patios include:

Hanging ornaments: Add sparkle and a dash of color by hanging illuminated ornaments from the patio beams.
Illuminated snowflakes: Hanging lighted snowflakes on the walls or beams gives the patio a cozy, wintry look and feel that accentuates the holiday spirit.
String lights: To create a modern appearance, consider installing strings of colorful LED lighting on the patio’s railings and the steps or walkways leading to it.
Illuminated garlands: Lighted garlands provide another decorative option for patio railings and columns.
Lighted reindeer: Brightly illuminated reindeer placed around the patio is a great way to make a home look more inviting and let the neighbors know you’re in the holiday spirit.

Perfect Power Wash offers professional holiday lighting installation services to simplify the task of making your patio merry and bright. Trust our trained and insured technicians to handle every step of the process, including removal at the end of the season.

Patio Pressure Washing

While you could attempt power washing on your own, it is best to avoid the risk of damaging it. Hiring a local power washing company to perform patio cleaning services is the best route. Local power washing companies generally come equipped with the technology and experience to do the job. However, you want to make sure you are hiring a professional power washing company that is fully insured and guarantees their work. For example, Perfect Power Wash has proven processes and uses safe pressure to ensure everything is up to your standards when we are power washing a patio. In fact, we guarantee to deliver the best results for your property using our safe and effective processes, or your money back.

Perfect Power Wash offers the following patio pressure washing services:

Concrete Patio Sealing

Sealing your patio is one of the best ways, besides washing, to extend its lifespan. Concrete patio sealing services, much like patio washing, are best left to professionals to ensure top quality. Perfect Power Wash offers a siloxane sealer that penetrates the pores of the surface and strengthens from within.

Perfect Power Wash offers concrete sealing services for:

Poured concrete patios
Paver patios

The best sealant for stamped concrete is an acrylic or membrane sealer, which protects the surface and gives it a sheen. While Perfect Power Wash can safely wash your stamped concrete, we do not seal stamped concrete.

What Are the Benefits of a Clean Patio?

A professionally power washed patio offers many benefits for homeowners:

Enhanced curb appeal: A gleaming patio will capture the attention of passersby and make your property more inviting.
Longer life span: Keeping your patio clean reduces the likelihood of premature wear, enabling it to maintain its appearance and last longer.
Eliminates allergens: A professional cleaning will remove dirt, grime and other substances that can trigger allergies in some people.
Higher property value: A beautiful, well-maintained patio boosts your home’s value and increases its appeal to potential buyers.
Heightened enjoyment: A clean patio is more conducive to relaxing, outdoor dining and entertaining guests.
Improved safety: A clean patio is free of materials like moss and algae that can make the surface slippery and cause slips and falls.

The best sealant for stamped concrete is an acrylic or urethane topcoat sealer, which protects the surface and gives it a sheen. While Perfect Power Wash can safely wash your stamped concrete, our sealer cannot be applied to the surface since it is not porous.

Call the Pros at Perfect Power Wash

If you’re wondering, “where are the best patio cleaning and sealing services near me?” we’ve got you covered. Perfect Power Wash has been beautifying and protecting properties for 20+ years with over 100,000+ satisfied customers.

Perfect Power Wash operates seven locally owned, conveniently located offices to serve you. For more information regarding how to improve the patio at your home, read here, or call 724-306-6575 to speak to one of our professionals and schedule your service to get your patio looking perfect!