The effects of weather can take a toll on a deck, so keeping it clean is a good way to preserve its quality and endurance. A basic cleaning every year is a good maintenance routine, because the dirt and mildew that accumulates can be surprising and damaging. It’s an important job, whether you hire a deck cleaning service or buy a power pressure washer and do it yourself.
To power wash a 15-foot-by-20-foot (approximately 300 square feet), one-level deck, a cleaning contractor will charge $232, which includes labor and material. You can buy an electric pressure washer with a pressure range of 1500-2000 PSI (pounds per square inch) for about $130, do the job, and pocket a 44% saving. Another option is to rent an electric pressure washer for the day for about $50 and do the job….