Take a moment to think about your patio, driveway or the stone walkway in your yard. They seem solid and permanent, but over time, they accumulate a fair amount of gunk. Dust kicked up by passing cars accumulates there; pollen from trees collects in the grooves; and mold and mildew can form, particularly in wet or shaded areas. When there’s any movement, such as people walking by or the wind blowing, all those little particles come flying up into the air. So while your hardscaping may seem unrelated to the air you breathe, it can be a hidden contributor to air pollution in your own yard.

Pressure Washing Is a Powerful Outdoor Cleaning Tool

Pressure washing is, essentially, a very intense shower for your hardscaping. This technique employs the use of a high-pressure stream of water to blast away all that built-up dirt, grime, mold and mildew. Because the water is so powerful, it can penetrate the tiny fissures and pores of the stone, concrete or brick, dislodging particles that an ordinary hose and scrub brush might miss.

When you see that dirty water sloughing off your patio, you’re watching years of accumulated pollutants being removed. That deep clean not only improves the look of your hardscaping, but it also removes the source of many of those irritants in the air.

Minimizing Airborne Allergens and Irritants

Think about all the pollen that accumulates on your patio in spring. As you pass by, you disturb it, and it wafts into the air. This will possibly set off your allergies. The same may also be true for mold spores that flourish in moist places, especially if you have an allergy to them. These small bits, in turn, can get suspended in the air and inhaled, causing sneezing, coughing, itchy eyes and other allergy symptoms.

Pressure washing your hardscaping physically removes many of these allergens and irritants. This means fewer of these particles can become airborne, which helps contribute to noticeably cleaner air in your yard.

Controlling the Proliferation of Disease-Causing Microbes

Mold and mildew are not only unsightly, but they can also damage air quality. As they grow, they unleash tiny spores into the air that can be hazardous to breathe, particularly for those with respiratory sensitivities.

Pressure washing efficiently kills and removes existing mold and mildew. In addition, the more thoroughly you clean surfaces, the more difficult you make it for these organisms to thrive and return quickly. As a preventative measure, pressure washing contributes to keeping outdoor air cleaner overall and minimizes the risk of inhaling such biological particles.

You can improve the look of your yard and even the quality of the air you breathe by having a professional frequently pressure wash your patio, driveway and pathways. If you need pressure washing services for the hardscaping on your property in Chattanooga, TN, contact Global Land Solutions.