How To Prepare for Our Cleaning

With Mikie's, we always take great care to make sure none of your property is damaged by our equipment or personnel. However, for safety purposes and to make the job easier to accomplish for Mikie's, some preparation is required by you prior to our visit. As a rule of thumb, we would like to see all items not being cleaned removed 35 feet from the cleaning work area.

preparing to pressure wash a home

Here is a checklist of things that you should follow before we arrive:

  • Make sure that all windows and doors are tightly closed to prevent water from seeping in. Seepage of water into the building could cause interior water damage.
  • Remove all vehicles from the surrounding area of the building. If you have a vehicle that will need to be used immediately before or during the cleaning, we recommend it be removed before the cleaning starts.
  • Remove all items from the walkways or sidewalks if they are within 50 feet of the building. Planted pots, toys, furniture, etc., should be removed to a safe distance to prevent damage.
  • If you have items, such as plants, shrubs, bushes, etc., that you are concerned about being damaged, it is suggested that you put a cover over them. If there are movable objects such as plant pots that are too heavy to move, contact Mikie's about what you should do.
  • Children should not be in the work area at the time of setup or during the cleaning process.
  • If you need to leave the building during the cleaning process, let someone from Mikie's know before exiting. For your safety, your eyes and clothing should be covered while the cleaning is in progress if you must exit during the cleaning process.
  • Insure that any security alarm systems are turned off during the cleaning process. Some alarm systems may be set off due to the water vibration or may be triggered by movement.
  • Avoid watering lawns, doing laundry, or showering while the cleaning process is ongoing.
  • Try to avoid planting new grass seed or plants until after the cleaning process has been completed.
  • If you use an exterminator, schedule them after the cleaning process has been completed. This is for your safety as well as avoiding washing away the products the exterminator has left on the building exterior. CAUTION: If you recently had the exterminator place products in the building, call them to see when it will be safe to be in the building without air circulation since all windows and doors should be closed.

If you have any other questions or concerns about getting ready for our arrival, please give Mikie's a call or send an email in sufficient time before the scheduled appointment and we will contact you.