Setup and Initial Upper Wall Cleaning
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Proper Power Washing Techniques | Master Pressure Washing Houses
What happens here
Begin by setting up the electric pressure washer. Connect the garden hose to the pressure washer's inlet and the pressure hose to its outlet. Attach the extension wand to the spray gun. Ensure the nozzle is set to a wide fan pattern (e.g., 25-degree or white tip) for general cleaning, avoiding narrow, high-pressure streams that can damage siding. Position a sturdy A-frame ladder near the first section of the house to be cleaned. From the top of the ladder, extend the wand to reach the uppermost sections of the house siding, such as under the eaves and gable ends, and begin spraying in a consistent, overlapping motion.
Goal: Prepare equipment and clean the highest sections of the house siding.
Tools and materials
- 25-degree Nozzle — Creating a wide fan spray for general cleaning of siding
- A-Frame Ladder Werner — Providing safe elevation to reach higher sections of the house
- Electric Pressure Washer — Generating high-pressure water for cleaning
- Extension Wand — Reaching high areas of the house without constantly repositioning the ladder
- Pressure Washer Spray Gun — Controlling the water flow and attached to the extension wand
- Water Tap water — Cleaning agent for the pressure washer