Holiday Lights
Red, Green, and White
The most common organic growth that occurs in concrete
Mold
The most popular siding choice in the United States.
Vinyl.
This is the most common time of the year to get your gutters cleaned
Fall/Autumn
In degrees- the angle of the green tip. This is a great all-around nozzle, it can safely clean brick siding, some decks, sidewalks, or driveways. It also works well to remove stubborn dirt or mud, just keep a safe distance away to ensure you don’t damage the surface.
25 degrees
A common roof type roof that has two sides that meet and form a ridge (or peak) in the middle.
Gable Roof
A degreaser is commonly used on driveways stained with this
Oil
A more commonly used name for Sodium Hypochlorite, the most used chemical used in soft washing.
Bleach
Twice a year
In degrees- angle of the white tip. Gives you the widest spray pattern. Use this tip for washing windows, and anywhere you want to rinse something off. If a surface is delicate, this nozzle lets you apply a wider spray with less pressure so you don’t damage it.
40 degrees
In 1994’s “The Santa Clause,” Tim Allen’s character takes over as Santa after this accident kills the original Santa Clause.
Falling off a roof
A measurement of how many gallons a pump can move in 60 seconds. This is a good indicator of how powerful a pressure washer is.
GPM
The most common organic growth in Vinyl siding
Mold & mildew.
(Most common on the shady side of your house. Since it receives very little direct sunlight, the moisture doesn't have a chance to evaporate.)
A pipe carrying rainwater from a gutter to the ground without dripping or splashing down the building structure.
Downspout
In degrees- angle of yellow/orange tip. Typically the second most powerful tip that can start to remove aggregate and paint from concrete if you’re not careful.
15 degrees.
A common roof type where all four sides of the roof slope downwards from the peak.
Hip Roof
Using a pressure washer with the incorrect tip or using too much pressure on concrete (or a combination of the two) can cause this
Etching
Refers to the amount of cleaning pressure the machine can produce.
PSI
(Pounds per Square Inch)
Black, vertical striping found on gutters. This striping occurs when dirt, debris, and pollen build up near the lip of the gutter.
Tiger Striping
In degrees- the angle of the red tip. Used to help remove super-tough stains and debris from concrete and metal. Get it too close, however, and you can just about carve your initials in your driveway!
0 degree
How many Christmas lights did Clark Griswold put on his house?
25,000
(250 strands composed of 100 lights each. ComEd says, based in today's dollars with those same incandescent lights, that running those lights for five hours a day for 31 days would cost a whopping $3,699.85.)
A tool that helps clean concrete faster by using dual rotating nozzles that clean a wide path with each pass, covering a larger area.
Surface Cleaner.
This is the name for an alternative solution that cleans the house without causing damage to your siding. By using a higher concentration of cleaning detergent, it’s possible to reduce the water pressure and still get a clean result.
Soft Wash
The two most common reasons why homeowners hire professionals to clean gutters
Time & Risk (Heights)
A tool that holds and helps differentiate between 4 different pressures and regimes. Allows you to keep all of your tips together and quickly switch from one size to the next!
J-Rod