Top Reasons For Removing Graffiti

Graffiti is the visual scourge of American cities. As power washing experts, we’re thrilled to have the chance to clean up the USA and Canada’s gorgeous metropolises. Graffiti isn’t easy to remove—it may require a combination of pressure washing and sandblasting, both of which need specialized machinery. But hiring a professional power washer to handle that graffiti removal will bring you real benefits.

Benefits of Removing Graffiti

—Attract New Customers. The old adage advises us not to judge a book by its cover—or a business by its exterior. Yet potential clients do just that. The neat, attractive, well-kept business sends the impression of a well-managed business. Removing graffiti is a must-do for business owners looking to thrive.

—Minimize Crime. As writers such as Malcolm Gladwell have pointed out, seemingly small signs of blight can lead to more serious crimes. The thinking behind the so-called “Broken Windows Theory” goes like this: One bit of graffiti attracts more. Taggers see this area as a safe spot to spray. Other criminals get the message that this zone is rarely monitored, and they are more likely to commit crimes there. So, cleaning up graffiti makes whole neighborhoods safer.

—Strong building structure. Exterior paint is specially formulated to protect edifices. Spray paint weakens your building’s layer of protection against the elements. Moreover, the longer graffiti is left in place, the deeper it sinks into the subsurface and the more damage that’s done to the underlying building material.

—Steep long-term costs. Business and homeowners can’t swallow the cost of graffiti over the long term, one of which is a declining property value. Looks do impact real estate prices, and over time, graffiti sends potential buyers the message that your property isn’t worthwhile. Another cost of leaving graffiti in place: spray paint gets progressively harder and more expensive to remove as time goes by.


Why hire a professional? Because they are covered by liability insurance, experienced enough to avoid causing damage, and educated on how to get your job efficiently.


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Why Do Pressure Washing Companies Use Water Reclamation?

While water covers 70 percent of the planet, less than 3 percent of it is fresh and only 1 percent of it is accessible. Because water is such a precious resource, pressure washing companies provide water reclamation services to keep local watersheds clean, reduce the impact on the local water supply and meet environmental standards.


What is Water Reclamation?

If you have a rain barrel at home to catch water that runs off your roof, you reclaim the water and put it to good use. Similarly, pressure-washing companies capture the wastewater that they produce using recovery and filtration units that vacuum wastewater using a berm, vacuuming surface-cleaner equipment or hand-held vacuum hoses. The water passes through a series of filters and into a holding tank for reuse or disposal. While this water isn’t drinkable, it is safe to use for landscaping irrigation, toilets, creating artificial bodies of water, mixing concrete, cleaning equipment and more. With a properly designed water reclamation system, the treated wastewater is of high enough quality to be safe for human exposure. When the technician cannot dispose of the wastewater properly or does not have a filtering system, he’ll take it to a disposal facility.


Why Professionals Use Water Reclamation Services

• Reduce pollution: Wastewater produced by pressure washing equipment often has biological and chemical pollutants that may pose a danger to groundwater and local watersheds. Capturing the water helps ensure that only storm water goes into a municipal drain system.
• It’s the law: In the US and Canada, there are state, federal and province-specific laws regarding what can go into sewers and storm drains. Pressure washing companies reclaim wastewater to protect the environment and maintain compliance with environmental laws.
• Reduce the demand on local water supplies: As the demand for fresh water increases, so do water shortages. Using reclaimed water helps increase the amount of water available to homes and natural habitats.
• Reduced operating costs: In Canada and the US, some customers are charged for the amount of water used and sent down the drain. Water reclamation services help lower these costs, enabling pressure-washing companies to pass the saving on to customers.

PWNA Safety Procedures

The Power Washers of North America, a group that informs members on best practices for safety in pressure washing. Make sure your technicians are ready for work, wearing appropriate clothing and operating power washers in a safe manner. Take time before each project to train our pressure washing crews on safety issues.

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Fairfield, California Is Our Home Base Of Operations

Fairfield is a city in, and the county seat of, Solano County, California, United States. Fairfield is considered the midpoint between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento, approximately 40 miles from the city center of both cities, approximately 40 miles from the city center of Oakland, less than 19 miles from Napa Valley, 16 miles from the Carquinez Bridge, and 14 miles from the Benicia Bridge. It is located in the North-eastern part of the Bay Area. Fairfield was founded in 1856 by Clipper ship captain Robert H. Waterman, and named after his former hometown of Fairfield, Connecticut. It is the home of Travis Air Force Base and the headquarters of Jelly Belly. With a population of 108,321 at the 2010 census, it is slightly smaller in population than Vallejo. Other nearby cities include Suisun City, Vacaville, Rio Vista, Benicia, and Napa. The city has a total area of 37.6 square miles and is located within the California Coastal Ranges. The city is centered directly north of the Suisun Bay and northeast of the San Pablo Bay. Much of the Suisun Bay contains the Suisun Marsh, the largest saltwater marsh on the west coast of the United States. Thanks for watching!

Fast Food Restaurant Doors Can Be Problematic When Customers Have Their Hands Full

You go into the fast food restaurant and have your hands full of food in a bag and drinks in hand or on a tray, and then there is a door you have to navigate with that load. This is a perfect place for spills to happen: Cola and other sweet sticky drinks, shakes, milk, you name it. Crash. It's all over the sidewalk. The manager has someone clean it up for sure, but over time, it looks worse and worse. It's looking nasty even.

Then, StarCare Power Wash comes to the rescue and that place becomes so clean that it is like starting all over again. You know it's going to happen again, right? Let's schedule some regular cleanings! Keep the outside of your shop as clean as the inside! The oil in the parking lot too!

Restoring Color and Character By Power Washing

You thought it was originally brown and then it was gray for so long that you forgot. We can restore the color, texture, and character with our special power washing! Call us at 707-580-3665 to find out more.

Take Care with High-PSI Pressure Washers

Many lances include an adjustment dial or lever which regulates the stream, letting the operator focus the spray on a single, small area, or widening the jet’s reach to cover a larger area.

Naturally, higher velocity equals greater force available for dislodging dirt particles. Greater force means less water is used during the cleaning process, helping you clean faster. This, in turn, saves water, chemical costs, and time, getting you to the next job faster.

On the other side of the equation, high-pressure water jets can cause permanent damage to the surface you are cleaning if the surface is painted, soft, or sensitive to force.

It is always recommended you use the lowest pressure possible to effectively get the job done. To ensure you don’t cause any lasting damage, test your water jet on an inconspicuous area beforehand.

The Environmental Benefits to Pressure Washing

Pressure washing is a great way to clean hard surfaces, prepare substrates for painting and to restore the look of homes and buildings. While some associate the equipment with harsh chemicals, green pressure washing is environmentally friendly and has a low carbon footprint.

Green Pressure Washing Advantages

• Clean quickly: Because pressure washing allows you to clean surfaces quickly, you use less energy and water than other techniques, including manual cleaning techniques. When cleaning a patio with a pressure washer, for example, you’ll use up to 75 percent less water than doing the same job with a garden hose. On average, it costs about 15 cents per hour to operate an electric pressure washer.
• Eco-friendly detergents: Standard pressure washing cleaners sometimes have harsh chemicals that can harm local ecosystems. Green pressure washing detergents are biodegradable and safer for the environment. You can often wash a surface with just water.
• Reduce the demand for natural resources: In general, it’s less expensive to clean a surface with a pressure washer than it is to replace it. By cleaning and restoring items that are in good shape, you reduce waste, energy, and the demand for the natural resources used to make and ship the respective item.
• Protect local watersheds: Throughout the country, there are laws regarding wastewater to protect local watersheds and ecosystems. When you work with a green pressure washing company, the company acquires any necessary permits on your behalf and, when appropriate, takes steps to reclaim wastewater to capture oils, dirt, grime, chemicals and other pollutants.

Article is courtesy of The Power Washers of North America 

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