Iona Arratia

Many homeowners consider renting or buying a gurney (pressure washer) from a home hardware store to tackle an exterior clean. While this may save them money, it usually costs them more long term. We often get asked to do jobs that the gurney couldn't finish. The results you'd get from either are night and day. The DIY approach points water at surfaces with insufficient pressure and water alone. The professional approach uses a prescribed mix of treatments and pressure to remove years of dirt,...

Heavy rain might leave your garden looking lush, but it can quietly cause problems for your home’s exterior. After periods of consistent or intense rainfall, pressure washing becomes more than just a cosmetic upgrade — it’s an important part of property maintenance. Here’s why giving your home a proper clean after a lot of rain is a smart move. 1. Rain Encourages Mould, Mildew, and Algae Growth Moisture is the perfect breeding ground for mould, mildew, and algae. When rainwater sits on walls,...

Before you head to Bunnings to buy a gurney, read this. Let’s clear this up once and for all: a gurney is not a house-washing solution. It’s a tool. A useful one. But if you’re trying to remove years of dirt, mould and lichen from a home using only a gurney, you’re basically bringing a butter knife to a chainsaw fight. A proper house wash isn’t about blasting everything in sight. It’s about the right balance of pressure, chemicals, and technique—and that’s where most DIY jobs (and some “quick...