Living in the Vegas desert, you know that you don’t get much moisture that falls from the sky most of the year. However, between June and September, you may notice that there is an uptick in rain. The rain is usually a welcomed sight because of the dry, hot climate that we live in. However, throughout those dry months, your driveway can accumulate a lot of dirt, dust and caliche. Slate Window Washing is here to talk about why it is important to have your driveway professionally cleaned before the monsoon season strikes here in Vegas.
Why You Need Power Washing Before Monsoon Season on Your Driveway
One of the problems with the desert is that it is a dusty and dirty situation on concrete surfaces. The dirt in the desert is filled with caliche. This is a calcium carbonate sediment that bakes into your driveway as it hits up to 160 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer. The sun bakes any oils, dust or caliche into the surface of your driveway day after day. When the rain does start to fall, it is common for heavy rain to dump for a short period of time. This is enough time for the dust, dirt, and caliche to get washed over your driveway and seep into the porous concrete surface. Calling on professionals to power wash your driveway before the monsoon is important in keeping your driveway free from serious staining.
Clean Concrete Handles Storms Better
When you remove all this debris from the surface of your concrete driveway, the driveway is able to handle the storms that are sure come with more ease. When you remove these debris, the rain doesn’t push it deeper into the concrete. The water will be able to drain more easily, instead of leaving behind pools of water on your driveway surface. If you wait until the fall season to have your driveway washed, it can be far more difficult to remove grime that has been baked in place for months of relentless heat.
Get the Timing Right
If you are wondering when the perfect time to have your driveway professionally power washed, the answer is April and May. You want to have this service completed before the heat of the summer. When the driveway surface is too hot, the water evaporates and isn’t able to clean the surface as effectively. This service should be done as early in the morning as possible for the best results. This service includes:
– Pretreatment
– Surface cleaning with commercial-grade equipment and high PSI
– Edge and seam detail work
– Post rinse
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If you are ready to have your driveway cleaned as we move into the hottest months of the year, you can count on Shine Window Washing to help. We will make sure your driveway and sidewalks are cleaned and ready for the summer heat that is sure to come. Call us today!
