Retaining walls can go from black and grimy to clean and beautiful in a matter of minutes. Take a look at the before and after pictures from a job we did this past week. To view additional before and after pictures of concrete patios and concrete porches please click here.

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Our Pressure Washing Equipment
Our trailer contains a hot pressure washing machine, a cold pressure washing machine and a 500 gallon water tank for those of you that do not have access to water. If you choose to hire a pressure washing contractor they should have a similar looking tank and machine. If they do not you may have not hired the right contractor.

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The most important aspect and what makes our pressure washer different from those that are generally rented at a hardware store is the water temperature. Most commercial grade pressure washing machines have the ability to heat water up to 250 degrees to remove those tough stains that may require heat to dissolve like oil spills.

About J&J Powerwash
If you choose to go the second way and like the before and after photos pictured above please contact us at 215-703-8306 to setup a free estimate. We offer pressure washing, powerwashing, window cleaning and graffiti removal in the Greater Philadelphia area. To learn more about how to pressure wash please visit our blog.

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Posted on June 14, 2012
By jasonkeen

Retaining Wall Pressure Washing

Retaining walls can enhance the aesthetic look of landscaping their main purpose is to control erosion and eliminate slopes. While concrete cinder blocks are ideal for retaining walls because of their strength and durability, exposure to soil, dust, dirt and water drainage will eventually lead to a dingy look. Wood and concrete retaining walls are also popular but mold and mildew is just as likely to appear at some point. The good news is pressure washing a retaining walls is one of the easier jobs. Because they are often only a couple of feet in height many homeowners can tackle the cleaning of a retaining wall as a do-it-yourself project.

How to Clean a Retaining Wall

spray the retaining wall with a garden hose to remove lose dirt, dust and debris starting at the top and working your way down
inspect the wall for bad stains or signs of mold and/or mildew
fill a 5 gallon bucket with a 50/50 mix of hot water and bleach and add few ounces of dish soap
scrub the walls with the soapy water using a soft tip scrub brush again cleaning from the top down
use a pressure washier to rinse the wall of any remaining soap and debris
allow the wall an hour or so to dry and repeat the process if necessary

Tips for Cleaning a Retaining Wall

if you are cleaning a stone retaining wall a professional grade degreaser can help
if you do not own a pressure washer one can be rented for the day at a local hardware store for under $100
when using chemicals like bleach or a degreaser lay a tarp at the foot of the retaining wall to ensure that no surrounding vegetation is harmed
if your retaining wall has white stains it is most likely efflorescence, which is the remnants of water evaporating from the concrete at is cures
when using a pressure washer full blast is not needed

J&J Power Wash offers retaining wall pressure washing services. No matter how dirty your retaining wall is we can help. To set up a free estimate call us 215-703-8306 or fill out our online form. Click on the images below to enlarge them or visit our portfolio page for additional before and after pictures.

Before & After Pictures

Serving the Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey Areas

Posted on March 28, 2012
By jasonkeen

Retaining Wall Pressure Washing

Retaining walls can enhance the aesthetic look of landscaping their main purpose is to control erosion and eliminate slopes. While concrete cinder blocks are ideal for retaining walls because of their strength and durability, exposure to soil, dust, dirt and water drainage will eventually lead to a dingy look. Wood and concrete retaining walls are also popular but mold and mildew is just as likely to appear at some point. The good news is pressure washing a retaining walls is one of the easier jobs. Because they are often only a couple of feet in height many homeowners can tackle the cleaning of a retaining wall as a do-it-yourself project.

How to Clean a Retaining Wall

spray the retaining wall with a garden hose to remove lose dirt, dust and debris starting at the top and working your way down
inspect the wall for bad stains or signs of mold and/or mildew
fill a 5 gallon bucket with a 50/50 mix of hot water and bleach and add few ounces of dish soap
scrub the walls with the soapy water using a soft tip scrub brush again cleaning from the top down
use a pressure washier to rinse the wall of any remaining soap and debris
allow the wall an hour or so to dry and repeat the process if necessary

Tips for Cleaning a Retaining Wall

if you are cleaning a stone retaining wall a professional grade degreaser can help
if you do not own a pressure washer one can be rented for the day at a local hardware store for under $100
when using chemicals like bleach or a degreaser lay a tarp at the foot of the retaining wall to ensure that no surrounding vegetation is harmed
if your retaining wall has white stains it is most likely efflorescence, which is the remnants of water evaporating from the concrete at is cures
when using a pressure washer full blast is not needed

J&J Power Wash offers retaining wall pressure washing services. No matter how dirty your retaining wall is we can help. To set up a free estimate call us 215-703-8306 or fill out our online form. Click on the images below to enlarge them or visit our portfolio page for additional before and after pictures.