Have a Power Washing Schedule for Your Business? Why Seasonal Cleaning is a Must. If you're a business owner, you already know the importance of keeping a clean appearance. But it takes more than sweeping up the lot every week - consistent commercial power washing is needed to keep your property in good condition.
CleanPro brings an experienced, professional touch to power washing for your business. We tailor our approach for each job and take pride in caring for every customer. We can work with a variety of industries and offer seasonal cleaning services to keep your business in top shape, year-round. Call us today at (314) 72-CLEAN or get a free quote online.
Blog Summary - Seasonal Power Washing for Your Business.
In this post, we'll look at:
- The advantages of recurring power washing for your business (including the buildings, sidewalks, parking lots, and dumpster pads)
- When to schedule your wash for each season.
- What types of dirt and buildup to watch out for between cleanings
- How a professional can make a big difference in the cleaning process for each season
Benefits of Seasonal Power Washing Cleaning for Your St. Louis Business
You may have heard different information about how often you should power wash your business's property. Many businesses will want to schedule power washing once a season, while others may require more frequent cleanings. But why is that?
Over time, weather and foot traffic will build up dirt and grime on your property. This not only tarnishes the appearance of your business but also increases wear and tear. For example, dirty concrete can let moisture can sink in, causing cracks, and/or combine with dirt to create an unsightly, slick film to develop on the surface.
By committing to regular cleanings, you not only give your business a cleaner, more professional look but also save money on maintenance and repairs.
Different areas benefit from power washing in different ways:
- Building Exteriors: Soft washing allows for an effective clean without harming your business's appearance. Improve your curb appeal for the long term.
- Sidewalks: Maintain a safe walking space, remove stains and litter, and prevent erosion on these high-foot-traffic areas.
- Parking Lots/Garages: Give a good first impression to anyone visiting your business, and combat the buildup of pollution from exhaust fumes, tire marks, oil leaks, and other dirt/debris coming off of cars.
- Dumpster Pads: Adhere to health and safety standards, prevent pests from moving in, and stop nasty smells from flowing into your business.
Having a professional powerwashing service like CleanPro take care of regular cleanings not only provides the benefits above, but also saves you time on the process. We utilize expert evaluation and cleaning techniques to effectively clean your property without damaging it. Please reach out if you'd like to learn more about how we can help you.
You can even keep your business open while we work. Our vacuum recovery process automatically captures the wastewater and transports it back to our trucks for disposal. This means that it doesn't flow into your lot, creating a mess that your customers have to navigate around during the cleaning. Instead, CleanPro keeps everything out of the way of your customers.
When to Power Wash in St. Louis: Cleaning in Every Season
Spring Seasonal Power Washing for Your St. Louis Business
Spring cleaning is a critical power washing service to protect your business. Over the winter, grit and grime build up under the snow, sinking in and potentially damaging the building, parking lot, vehicles, and anything else exposed to the elements. Freeze-thaw cycles also occur during St. Louis winters, damaging your property and allowing more contaminants to get in.
On top of that, the melting snow can cause problems. If it collects anywhere in your building, mold and mildew can develop. This goes beyond appearance and can affect the health of your customers and employees.
Because of this, it's important to power wash right at the start of the spring season. Prevent mold issues and give your business a fresh appearance. For spring power washing, an experienced professional will avoid causing damage by gently removing the dirt that has built up over the winter.
To recap:
- Spring powerwashing removes winter dirt buildup and prevents mold/mildew development.
- It's best to powerwash right away to start the season.
- A professional can bring a gentle touch to protect your property.
Summer Seasonal Power Washing for Your St. Louis Business
Summertime - with people constantly moving from activity to activity, a lot of dust gets kicked up. Dirt and pollen are flying all around during the summer, and powerwashing prevents them from sticking on or causing damage.
St. Louis summertimes have another twist - the humidity. In drier locations, dirt in the air doesn't always stick hard to local surfaces. In St. Louis, the mugginess can cause grime to attach and build up. Whether it's dirt, pollen, or pollution, your business will need a summer powerwashing checkup to keep its appearance clean.
Scheduling for mid-summer is generally best to prevent the drastic buildup of dirt. To avoid business stoppages, look for a professional who can work around your operations while they clean. Summertime is a busy season for many industries, and CleanPro knows how important it is for your business to stay open while we clean.
To recap:
- St. Louis summers bring lots of dirt that tends to stick to surfaces.
- Mid-summer is the most effective time to powerwash.
- Professionals who let you stay open while cleaning are best.
Fall Seasonal Power Washing for Your St. Louis Business
Fall seasonal powerwashing presents its own unique challenges for business owners. If you're around trees, the falling leaves can cause blockages in gutters and stains on concrete. This is on top of the dirt buildup that occurred in the summer.
You don't want to wait too long and let your business appear dirty. But you also don't want to have issues with leaves falling just after you've washed. The ideal time period would be just after leaves have dropped, so that you can clean them off before staining.
On that note, a professional can also help with stains. Whether it's prevention by arriving at the right time, or it's cleanup using refined formulas and techniques, you can protect your business's long-term appearance by reaching out for help.
To recap:
- In addition to dirt buildup, the fall features leaves that can cause staining.
- Mid-season, ideally just after the leaves have fallen, is best for fall power washing.
- Professional cleaning can not only help with top-level dirtiness, but stains as well.
Winter Seasonal Power Washing for Your St. Louis Business
If you're thinking, "How can somebody powerwash in the freezing winter?" the answer is that they don't - for the winter season, preparation is the focus. Since it's not practical to powerwash in freezing temperatures, the best timing is very early in the season.
This doesn't make powerwashing less important in the winter: Because you won't be able to clean as frequently during the season, doing so early minimizes how much buildup will be waiting for you in the spring. And during the winter, water and dirt will both accumulate for months.
Your property can face long-term damage if unprepared for the winter. Hiring a professional helps locate potential problem areas before they turn serious, and sets you up for success after the snow melts. Plus, you minimize the damage of long-term buildups.
To recap:
- While you can't powerwash mid-winter, you need to prepare for the long buildup of moisture and dirt.
- The best (and only) time to power wash this season is at the very start.
- A professional can prevent trouble spots and prepare your business for the next spring.
CleanPro's Seasonal Power Washing Offerings Make Cleaning Your Business a Breeze
At CleanPro, we offer flexible recurring service contracts to ensure your business is getting the care it needs when it needs it. No job is too big or too small for us, and we treat every storefront, home, and parking lot as if it were our own.
Get in touch online or call (314) 72-CLEAN to set up a seasonal power washing appointment for your business - let us help you look your best all year long!