Well, for starters, pressure washing, pressure cleaning, power washing, power cleaning, whatever you choose to call it, is our specialty. But keep in mind that pressure cleaning is only one part of the entire cleaning process. The other required components such as a professional grade housewash, concentrated rust and stain remover, a high grade gutter cleaner and even a bleaching/sanitizing agent are necessary if you want superior results.
Notice I didn't mention a degreaser. *If you read the labels of most degreasing agents, you will see they are NOT to be used on painted surfaces or glass, so never let anyone apply degreaser to your home's surfaces. Anything designed to breakdown and remove driveway oil stains and clean auto parts should not be used on a home's exterior surfaces. There are even videos on the internet that recommend using a degreaser. Most likely because degreaser is cheaper than housewash and can be found at any auto parts store. It is cheaper because it does not contain the additives that make it conducive to cleaning home exteriors. Degreasers can remove the oils from your paint that affect its color and durability.
Using straight chlorine is also not recommended, but I see people doing this all the time. Apparently, they are unaware that bleach can "set" rust stains and just like a degreaser, using straight bleach can fade your house paint and streak glass if not completely and thoroughly rinsed away. We only use about 4% to 6% chlorine bleach in our housewash mixture. Adding our professional grade housewash reduces the amount of bleach necessary to do the same size the job, neutralizes the "acidity" of the bleach making it safer to use around plants and animals, reduces surface tension to create a "wetting" effect so that our mixture can penetrate the surface more deeply and thoroughly and finally this mixture can actually tackle both carbon based stains along with mold and mildew as well.
Here at Scrubbing Bubbles, our method of home exterior cleaning is more similar to having your home cleaned and detailed than having it pressure cleaned. Many of our customers use words like "immaculate" and "meticulous" to describe our work quality. That's because our goal is to clean your home so well, that no one will be able to come behind us and clean your home any better without using either higher pressure or stronger chemicals. Both of which we would not recommend since you can only clean a surface so deep during each visit before damage to the surface, paint or sealer begins to occur. A regular cleaning scheduled every 12 to 24 months will eliminate the need for harsh cleanings and eventually clean away some of those deeper stains.
We use low pressure cleaning and rinsing techniques with 100% biodegradeable housewash and cleaning agents that are paint and landscape safe.
Operating in Tampa Bay for over 10 years, we clean everything from tile roofs to pool decks and pavers, patios, screened enclosures, soffits, driveways, sidewalks, you name it, if it's outside, we can clean it. Tile and shingle roofs are treated with our "gentle as rain" chemical cleaning. See "Roof Cleaning" on your left for more information. We also offer crack repairs and painting of pool and patio decks as well as cleaning and sealing of pavers in natural, semi-gloss or glossy finishes.
So, please take a moment and check out our testimonials or better yet, visit our picture gallery to see what we can do for you. It's not hard to see why over 80% of our work comes from repeat customers and why we are often booked up two to six weeks in advance (so call early!) Many of our customers from last year have already reserved this year's appointment from their last cleaning and you should do the same if you want to lock in the same time for next year.
