Why DIY Pressure Washing Can Be Risky

It may be tempting to rent a pressure washer and tackle the job yourself, but the truth is DIY cleaning can do more harm than good. Using the wrong pressure setting or chemicals can:

• Etch concrete and brick

• Oxidation disturbance on siding

• Cause disturbance to painted items, certain exterior paints contain organic pigment

• Strip protective coatings

• Force water under siding

• Damage windows, trim, and roofing shingles

  
  

Even more concerning, many homeowners underestimate the safety risks. High-pressure spray can cause serious injury, and climbing ladders with heavy equipment increases the chance of falls. What starts as a weekend project can quickly turn into an expensive mistake.