Home Repair and Paint Guide

... Work an area that’s about 100 square feet at a time. Apply the the oxygen bleach solution to the next section to be cleaned and allow it to soak while working on the current area with the brush. This allows one part of the house to soak while the previously sprayed section is being cleaned. Pressure washing isn’t a good idea in most cases. The streams of water from the tool are injected deeply into cracks and seams where water shouldn’t go. It can also remove paint from the siding. It’s not water pressure that cleans the surface, it’s the action of the cleaning agent. There is one advantage though - pressure washers can push the water to higher areas than a typical garden hose. This helps on two story houses and also with trim. Just be sure to set the pressure to a low level and use a wide stream instead of a narrowly focused one. Oxygen bleach is a very powerful cleaner. It can remove stains on clothes, decks, carpets, siding, and just about anything else that is water washable. The best part is that it is color and fabric safe, and won’t harm plants and vegetation. On the other hand, chlorine bleach is highly oxidizing and will damage clothing and plants. I personally never use it when house cleaning. Although house cleaning will take a lot of time, it’s well worth the effort. As long as the surfaces are in good shape, house cleaning will make your home look new again. ... House cleaning can be done with a sprayer, hose, long-handled brush, and oxygen bleach. A good job of house cleaning can make your home look brand new without having to spend a lot of money ...