Soft Wash House Washing in Columbia, MD

Why You Need Columbia Brothers Power Washing

Did you just buy your home or property?

Have you owned your home or property for more than 5 years?

Are you trying to sell?

There’s a high chance that a yes to any of those questions means your home’s exterior needs a good clean.

It could be that your roof has black streaks or mold on it. Or you know your siding is supposed to be white, but instead it’s looking a little green.

That would be a curb appeal fail.

Real estate companies know that your home or property will sell much faster, and at a higher price, if the exterior is looking its best.

If any of that sounds familiar to you, then you need Columbia Brothers Power Washing.

Other companies may try to sell you on services you don’t need, but we won’t.

Sure, we may suggest something if we notice it, but if you tell us you need to wait and have your pool deck area power washed closer to pool season, we get that. Money is tight these days, we won’t push it.

So, don’t want to waste your weekend figuring out how to go about soft washing your house? Take your hard earned weekend and enjoy yourself. We got this.

Power Washing Services Columbia, MD

We are a full service power washing company throughout Howard County and Columbia, MD that would be happy to assist you in restoring the exterior of your home. Below are some of the most common services we get asked to clean:

• Soft Wash House Washing
• Window Washing
• Gutter Cleaning
• Patios and Decks
• Pool Deck Areas
• Driveways and Walkways
• Fencing
• Residential and Commercial

If you have something else you need help with, feel free to ask! If we can help you, we will.

Soft Wash House Washing

This method is also sometimes called low pressure cleaning. It is an effective technique commonly used by power washing companies in Columbia. It cleans your home’s vinyl siding or roof shingles without the risk of property damage. Just because it’s called soft, doesn’t make it a less effective method of cleaning.

What we do is use a low pressure nozzle at the end of the pressure wash hose and powerful yet eco-friendly detergents to break down all dirt and grime on the surface of your home. This ensures no damage and an effective clean.

Why We Use Soft Wash House Cleaning

The idea of soft wash house washing sometimes confuses people.

They say, you guys are a pressure washing company! Doesn’t that mean you use high pressure to clean everything?

The most honest answer we can give is that, yes, we are a pressure washing company, but that just means that we know how much pressure is best for the material we are cleaning.

For example, would you rinse your dirty dishes with the same high pressure nozzle that you would rinse bug guts and road grime off your car? Your answer is likely no.

That’s because a pressure setting that is too high for your dishes could actually damage them.

The same principle applies with what we do. You need a much higher pressure to clean a concrete surface than you would the vinyl siding of your home.

Our power washing company has been doing this for years, so we have mastered the techniques, pressures, and nozzles needed to get each and every job done right.

It’s our job to make sure that none of your property is damaged. Which is why our soft wash techniques are so crucial.

How We Soft Wash a House

The first step is to determine what material your home is made of. In most cases, we can tell just by looking, but there may be times when we ask the property owner to verify if they can.

We use a combination of low pressure and environmentally safe detergents to ensure that your property’s exterior is the color it was meant to be. No more green-colored siding!

Pressure Cleaning Brick Exteriors

Many homes in Columbia use brick in some or all of their property’s exterior. Like we mentioned before, it’s our job as professionals to know which pressure setting is best for the materials we are asked to clean.

Our policy is that we start with a lower pressure, similar to our soft washing method, to see if it is effective. If more pressure is needed, we slowly increase it while monitoring the effect on the brick.

Window Cleaning

When considering a soft wash or even a roof cleaning, we recommend thinking about window cleaning as well.

If your goal is to increase your curb appeal and / or sell your property then consider hiring us for your exterior windows for a full home transformation.

Clean, shiny windows really add the extra touch and will go a long way in making your home beautiful from the inside and outside!

How Often To Have Your Windows Cleaned

We always recommend having your windows cleaned after having your home’s roof or exterior power washed. Aside from that, the answer depends on what type of property you have.

For a commercial property we recommend once a month. This gives your customers the sense that you are a well-established company that’s serious about keeping up professional appearances.

For our residential customers that just want a general maintenance clean, we can come out once a year. After that it is up to each homeowner’s preference. Some love having us come twice a year, while others insist on us coming quarterly. Columbia Brothers Power Washing is happy to come out as often as you’d like.

Gutter Cleaning

Did you know that gutter cleaning should be done at least once a year? If not, your property becomes at risk for water damage to the interior or exterior. Clogged gutters can also become an attractive place for unwanted pests to make their home.

For a variety of reasons, many have a hard time cleaning their gutters regularly.

Here’s the most common reasons we’ve seen:

• Owners forget about them – out of sight, out of mind
• Owners don’t want to risk falling off a ladder
• Owners don’t have a ladder tall enough
• Owners can’t remember the last time the gutters were cleaned

We understand all of these reasons. Because of this, we offer full service gutter cleaning throughout all of Columbia. We have the equipment we need to get the job done quickly and safely.

Why Gutter Cleaning is Important

Gutters serve as a drainage system for your property. When that drainage system gets clogged, bad things can start to happen. A leaky roof is the most common issue. Thousands of dollars in roof repair can be avoided with regular gutter cleaning maintenance.

Save your time and your back – call us to get your gutters cleaned out!

How Often Should Your Gutters Be Cleaned

This answer will depend primarily on how many trees you have near your home or building. Some areas of HoCo are okay with only having us come out once a year. Other areas have more pine trees close to their building and need us 2 or 3 times a year. If you’re not sure, we would be happy to assess your specific needs.

Wood Deck Restore

Having a wood deck or patio is a beautiful thing. Some consider it an extension of their home. But if your deck is more than a year old, it probably needs a good bath. The dirt, debris, and grime that builds up on a deck often leaves it looking dirty and unappealing. If it’s been several years, the deck will start to look aged.

Our deck restore services can help make your deck look like new again. The combination of experience, the right environmentally friendly detergents, and the right pressure can get it looking its best.

Why We Use Detergent When Cleaning a Wooden Deck

With wooden decks it is important that the least amount of pressure as possible is used. Most new power washers don’t know this and will start with too high of a PSI.

That mistake can actually damage the wood. Our job is to restore the deck, not damage it. By using a specialized detergent we are able to loosen embedded dirt. This step allows us to get your deck as clean as possible while still using a low pressure.

Concrete Cleaning

If you have a concrete driveway, walkway, patio, deck, or pool area you have probably noticed it gets dirty. There’s not much you can do to keep it from starting to look like the weather has given it a beating. After we’re finished though, you’ll want to show all the neighbors.

Our Concrete Cleaning Process for Driveways

What happens to driveways over time? They get nasty! Cars tend to leak fluids over time. Most of these fluids will create stains on your driveway. We know how to get those out, too. Below is our process for cleaning most driveways:

1. After deciding with you what areas you would like us to focus on, we begin by removing any larger debris from the surface. This could include things like branches, leaves, and bugs.
2. We take special care to make sure that the surrounding areas of your home are protected or temporarily moved. This could include moving patio furniture or potted plants.
3. Depending on the area, we may apply a degreaser to help break up any oils that may have built up. This is often needed on concrete driveways if you park your vehicles there.
4. We will then apply a detergent to the area to help break up the dirt and grime.
5. Using the correct amount of pressure, we will clean away the detergent, leaving your concrete looking like new again.
6. If you would like, we can apply a waterproof concrete sealant to help protect the newly cleaned surface. This helps keep the area clean longer.

Our Process for Pool Areas

The best part about living in Columbia is that once winter is over, summer comes and we get to enjoy being outside again. With our concrete services for pool areas and other outside living areas, we can take care of the cleaning while you focus on the fun stuff.

When power washing a pool area, we like to take extra steps to help keep your pool clean. Our process is similar to how we clean driveways, but not entirely the same. You wouldn’t want the detergents and degreaser we use to end up in your pool would you?

Our team takes care to leave the interior of your pool clean and free of detergents and degreasers. We’d be happy to show you our secret once we get there!

Our Howard County Service Area

We love calling this area of Maryland home. It is one of the reasons we care about our customer service so much, because really, we’re working for our neighbors. Our company prides itself on building lasting relationships with all our customers in Howard County. We know that the suburban communities of Columbia, MD are made up of mostly families and young professionals. Your time is precious. That’s why Columbia Brothers Power Washing is here to help you take care of your home and property while still having time for the things that matter most to you.

Call us today to get your free quote and to schedule an appointment!