How does colder weather affect siding washing

[gutterdog 14]

At what temperature do you stop washing houses? Its starting to get colder here. All the years before no requests for house washing this time of year but now I'm getting them.

My understanding is temp is important for roof washing and concrete.

Since siding isnt pourus like asphault roofs I'm assuming can still wash that n gutters at lower temps?

Sure it would be cleaner but is the quality the same as 70 + temps?

When do you stop washing houses? or do you stop? Do you wash all the way down to 50 degree temps?

This question is for cold water pressure washers.

60 here today n resceduling a house wash for tomorow. then it will be 70!

Edited October 30, 2009 by gutterdog

[plainpainter 217]

50 degrees isn't a great temp to wash gutters - but I've washed homes well into the mid 40's. Which means approx mid november.

[offduty 25]

Gutter cleaner quits working at about 50 degrees. We have washed apartments in the blowing snow at around 30 degrees. Just downstream straight bleach and keep washing.

[big mike 14]

We regularly wash into the mid 30's, but it takes a lot longer for the Hypochlorite to work.

[PressureWashE 14]

I would assume, if you increase your strength, you could wash at any temp that is not freezing

[John Orr 206]

Of course, if you use heated water...But seriously, do not use too much heat or you can break window seals, causing them to fog-up.

P.S. Hot water does feel good on the feet on a cold day.

[gutterdog 14]

Freakin awesome guys. Matches what I got told today by someone else!!!!!!!!! Got my surface cleaner today! Gutterdogs owns a freakin surface cleaner! hehehe its a lil one, 12 inch. Dont trust i can go 20 inch yet. All tefloned up and ready to go tomorow! Next day aired it.

Yall gonna laugh but its right here next to me!!! I keep looking at it! What am I gonna do when i get a burner??? I'll prob sleep outside with it!!! lol!!!

[gutterdog 14]

50 degrees isn't a great temp to wash gutters - but I've washed homes well into the mid 40's. Which means approx mid november.

Thanks Dan!

[gutterdog 14]

Gutter cleaner quits working at about 50 degrees. We have washed apartments in the blowing snow at around 30 degrees. Just downstream straight bleach and keep washing.

Thanks William!

[gutterdog 14]

We regularly wash into the mid 30's, but it takes a lot longer for the Hypochlorite to work.

Thanks Mike!!! Good name:) hehehe

[gutterdog 14]

I would assume, if you increase your strength, you could wash at any temp that is not freezing

Good thinking John, I keep forgeting to do what i prommised ya. I'll try to remember tomorow!

[gutterdog 14]

Of course, if you use heated water...But seriously, do not use too much heat or you can break window seals, causing them to fog-up.

P.S. Hot water does feel good on the feet on a cold day.

Thanks John. Im using cold water but was given the extra advice same as yours today also! Makes so much sense!!

I never got a call this time of year, to wash anything, till this year.

Thank you grime scene, Beth n Rod too!

Also heard Henry was under the weather. Shout out to Henry. Henry I hope you feel better soon!!!

[Cat Powerwashing Inc. 17]

As long as you have hot water, you can wash. Just did a roof cleaning today temp was about 47 deg. Im still washing houses this time of year. Crank up heat to 120 deg, the right soap and chlorine mix and wash away!