5 Dangers Of Businesses Trying DIY High Pressure Cleaning Of Their Commercial Building
When a business owner looks at the exterior of their commercial building and is embarrassed by its poor condition, one way in which the building can be brought back close to its former glory is with high pressure cleaning.
High pressure cleaning is the use of small jets of water that connect with dirt, grime, mould, and other undesirables that cling to surfaces, and removes them.
Whilst the concept of how high pressure cleaning works is relatively simple to comprehend, the procedure and process of doing so is far more complex than simply pointing a wand and pressing a trigger to activate the water.
If it were that easy, there would be no need for high pressure cleaning companies and their operatives who have the experience and skills necessary to not only high pressure clean effectively, but also safely.
The point about safety is one we should focus on because although it might not seem that a jet of water could be harmful, that is only true to the extent that it will not be when it is being controlled by a trained professional, but place that same equipment in hands of an amateur, then the potential risks are severe.
To give you a fuller understanding of how undertaking high pressure cleaning of your commercial premises on a DIY basis can generate all kinds of safety issues, damage, and additional costs, we have outlined below five dangers of not hiring a professional high pressure cleaning company, but instead leaving the work in the hands of amateurs, or trying to do it yourself.
Risk Of Injury To Individuals
A jet of water from a high pressure cleaning wand might not be as deadly as a bullet from a gun, but it is dangerous in its own right. Injuries to the eyes if they are unprotected are a prime example.
Falling from a ladder due to being surprised by the force of the water is another.
Risk Of Flying Debris
Professional high pressure cleaning operatives will know how to prepare the area being cleaned.
Amateurs will not, and be oblivious to the fact that large amounts of debris are being dislodged and sent flying where they could either injure someone or cause damage to property such as nearby cars.
Risk Of Damaging The Commercial Building
All building materials will have specific densities and sensitivity to anything forceful coming into contact with them.
Anyone doing high pressure cleaning not knowing this and who is not a professional is likely to use excessive water pressure and subsequently cause at best minor damage, and in the worst cases significant and costly damage to the commercial building.
Chemical And Toxic Fumes
Knowing which cleaning solutions are safe for use with high pressure washers, and which can be used when cleaning specific materials is a key benefit of using the professionals.
The alternative of doing it yourself or asking an employee is that you risk using chemicals that are not suitable, or worse, generate toxic fumes.
Damage To Electrical Apparatus
As you probably know water and electricity do not mix well.
That is even more so when the water is being projected with huge force from a high pressure cleaning wand.
Professional cleaning companies will have trained their staff on the use of high pressure washers around electrical equipment to ensure safety and that the electrical equipment is not damaged in any way.
