Well, it was that time of year again, the time where we need to pressure wash our house again. We usually do it once or twice a year. Since we live kind of close to several ponds, we get a LOT of bugs! It makes our house look like a haunted house a year, lol!
I wanted to share this post with you because several people have asked me what I use to wash my house. You will probably not be surprise that I use Basic H for this.
I upgraded to the large bottle this time since we have been gardening and for the fact that we go through this stuff more than most people. I even bathe my kids in it. Oh yes, now you think I am totally crazy! Don’t you? Well, I wasn’t even go to tell you that but I started telling some friends and they loved that idea and was so glad that I told them. Ha, I was embarrassed by that and yet, it makes sense. It is organic (so it won’t harm us), it cleans my kiddos (I do use it too) and it cleans the bath at the same time. I have NEVER had to clean soap scum in my bath!!! NEVER!!!! Which is nice because I don’t have time to do that anyway and then I don’t have to worry about chemicals left around the tub and then the kids soaking in them.
Anyway, back to this post. This is what I used…
I also used our pressure washer that we got on clearance last fall for $100. If you are looking to get one, hopefully clearance will start soon!!
This is what our house looked like before…I told you it was nasty!
We (I mean my husband, lol) just put some Basic H in the pressure washer and got to work. It took of ALL the disgusting stuck on bug poop too and that stuff is was caked on and is usually hard to remove!
Here is another before.
Ah, much better!
Gross before.
Clean after.
Before.
After.
Here is a photo of my hubby at work! What a guy….Thanks
babe!
The kids played outside while he worked.
He didn’t have to scrub at all.
It was worth the work!!!
I love not looking the like haunted house anymore!
Way better! We should of done this a while ago!
Sweet!!!
Yup,
I am a happy girl! Now I just need that rose bush to come back
to life, lol!
So, that’s how we wash our house chemical free! Oh, we also saved a whole lot of money by doing this ourselves and by using Basic H.
Do you wash the outside of your home?
How often?
Do you hire someone?
Do you need to clean your outside again?
Are you looking like the haunted house of your neighborhood?
Do the bugs like your house or stay away?
Have a great day! :)
I just pressure washed our house for the fist time (it's about 10 yrs old). What a difference. We also did the sidewalk next to our house, couldn't believe how gross that was. I only used water and had no problem getting rid of the grime. Check out my before and afters here: http://controllingcraziness.blogspot.com/2012/06/pressure-washing-is-fun.html
ReplyDeleteI love the look of clean. Your home looks beautiful - inside and out. Thanks for sharing.
Looks super!!!
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DeleteI hope this helps.
Bonnie :)
I'm so glad you posted this again! I was just thinking I needed to find this old post and start power-washing everything that I need to! Just one question though - how much Basic H do you use when you do it?
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DeleteI think I used about 1 T of Basic H per 1 gallon water! :)
Bonnie :)
Your house looks great!!! We need to do ours too, but haven't made the time yet. I would also love to know how much Basic H you guys used in the pressure washer. Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jen! :) I think I used about 1 T of Basic H per 1 gallon water! :)
DeleteHave a great day!!
Bonnie :)
I like this post. Look forward to your new works.
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Our porch is my favorite part of the house as well. It’s where my youngest and I spend our early mornings to catch the healthy sun rays. That’s why my thoughtful husband sees to it that the porch is spotless clean always.
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