Pressure Washing
in Cypress, TX

Mildew or Dirt? A Simple Test

The same Purdue Extension guide on house paint discoloration gives a simple test. Put a drop or two of household bleach on the dark spot. Mildew will usually bleach out in one or two minutes.

If it bleaches, it is growing. Plain water pressure moves it around, but it comes back quickly. It needs the right cleaner to kill it first.

Pressure Is a Tool, Not the Goal

More pressure is not always better. Each surface on your home takes a different approach, and too much force does real damage.

• Siding and painted trim. Gentle, low pressure washing with a cleaner. High pressure can force water behind lap siding.
• Brick and stone. Sturdy, but old mortar joints can erode if blasted up close.
• Wood fences and decks. Too much pressure raises the grain and leaves fuzzy, scarred boards.
• Concrete driveways and walks. These can take more pressure and a surface cleaner for even results.

What We Actually Do

1. Walk the property. We check each surface, look for loose paint or soft wood, and note plants to protect.
2. Protect the area. Outlets, lights and landscaping get covered or rinsed before and after.
3. Apply the cleaner. Mildew and algae are treated so they are killed, not just knocked loose.
4. Wash with the right pressure. Low pressure for siding and painted areas. More only where the surface can take it.
5. Rinse and let it dry. If painting follows, the surface must dry fully first.

Washing on Its Own, or Before Paint

Many homeowners just want the house clean again. That is a fine reason to call. If the paint is already chalking or peeling, washing will show it. In that case, see our exterior house painting service.

Washing is also the first step before siding painting, fence painting and staining and deck staining. We can do both in one visit.

What to Expect on Wash Day

Most homes take part of a day. We will ask you to close windows and doors and bring pets inside while we work.

Plants near the house are rinsed with clean water before and after the cleaner goes on. Outdoor furniture and grills get moved or covered.

Water will run off the surfaces for a while, and the siding may look darker until it dries. That is normal. If paint is scheduled next, we wait until everything is fully dry before any primer goes on.

Before we leave, we walk the house with you. If the wash showed peeling paint, soft wood or failed caulk, we point it out so nothing surprises you later.

Who You Are Hiring

Cypress Supreme Painting is family owned and veteran owned. We have over 30 years of experience in Cypress and northwest Houston. We wash as painters. We care how the surface looks after the next coat, not just today.