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Whether you have just purchased a brand-new commercial building and want to give it a once-over before the team moves in or are looking into the essentials for maintaining a commercial property you already own, or simply want to keep your rental in the best condition, chances are industrial pressure cleaning services are on your radar.

Ensuring commercial buildings are kept in their original state is tricky but by no means impossible. Your building’s exteriors are exposed to the great outdoors, AKA birds, mould and mildew, graffiti, gum, dust and dirt. It’s no wonder, then, that sometimes your building’s roof, windows and exterior walls can look a little unkempt. Not to mention the weathered state of the carpark and driveway. That’s where we come in, offering high pressure cleaning services to help get your exteriors back to a spotless condition.

What are commercial pressure washers?

A commercial pressure washer is a high-powered cleaning machine that has been specifically crafted for heavy-duty and high pressure cleaning. Often commercial pressure washers are used to clean large areas and to remove tough substances like dirt, grime, mould and stains from various surfaces such as concrete, asphalt, brick, metal, wood and others. A commercial pressure washer is more powerful and durable than a residential pressure washer, which means commercial pressure cleaners, such as ourselves, use these machines to ensure a more thorough job.

What makes i-blast pressure washers different?

Here at i-blast, we use a mix of hot water and cold water to ensure our pressure washers can get through any stain. We have an inbuilt 2000 litre tank, allowing us to carry our own water to service large buildings, as well as an onboard hot water system that allows us to eradicate even the most stubborn stains without the use of harsh chemicals, allowing us only to use eco friendly cleaning products.

Finally, we have a 90-meter hose that allows us to manoeuvre around your building with minimal interruption to the occupants, allowing business as usual to go on within your office. Furthermore, our business is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ensuring customers can employ our services outside of business hours to reduce inconvenience and limit downtime.

Five benefits of hiring commercial pressure cleaners

So, it seems that commercial pressure washers are the right tool for the job, but what exactly are the benefits of hiring commercial cleaners in the first place? There are many benefits of pressure cleaning a commercial building; we will jump into some of them below.

Produces a healthier environment

Keeping a clean exterior is important for maintaining a healthy environment, especially for employees working in a commercial building day in and day out. Pollutants, mould, mildew, dust and other bacteria often build up on the exterior of buildings, which can contaminate the air and cause health problems if entirely neglected. Commercial pressure cleaners and hot water can remove these potentially harmful contaminants, avoiding any issues for those experiencing allergies or respiratory problems like asthma. In addition, regularly organising pressure cleaning services can help you to maintain a healthier and happier work environment.

Increases curb appeal

Curb appeal refers to the visual attractiveness of your commercial property when viewed from the side of the street or ‘curb’ hence the name. It’s an important factor to consider as people may make judgements of your business based on the way your building looks on the outside. This is why pressure cleaning is so important, helping to increase your curb appeal and give off a professional impression. A professional cleaning company like i-blast can help your business’s building look newer and more inviting from a street view.

Prevent future mould growth

Have you ever seen an old building covered in green and black streaks of mould? That’s the last thing you want to happen to your commercial building. Mould and mildew not only look bad but can cause serious damage to your building, resulting in expensive repairs. Luckily by pressure washing the outside of your building, you can prevent mould from beginning to grow by removing the contaminants and keeping a clean surface.

Time efficient

In comparison to cleaning the outside of your building by hand, hiring a team that comes equipped with commercial pressure washers is incredibly time efficient. Especially when the i-blast team comes equipped with a 2000-litre tank and 90-metre hose, so save time and money by getting it right the first time with a professional team of cleaners.

Save money on future maintenance

Bird droppings, mould and dirt, can build up and cause your building to deteriorate over time. By regularly maintaining the exteriors of your building, you can prevent damage that would otherwise occur. A clean building is a healthy building, meaning you will steer clear of contaminants and pollutants that would otherwise be wearing down your building’s exterior, creating the need for repairs, replacements and new paint. Likewise, bird droppings, if left, can weaken your building’s roof or gutter system, which can lead to serious damage; by instead cleaning away the droppings regularly, you can minimise the risk of any serious structural damage.

That settles it, high pressure cleaning services are immensely beneficial for business owners and commercial property owners, Brisbane-wide. While it’s certainly an option that you purchase your own pressure washer to get the job done, it’s a safer and more efficient option to leave it to a team of expert high pressure cleaners equipt with commercial pressure washers to ensure they can tackle any job.

Why i-blast?

If you are looking for a professional team to ensure your commercial building is restored to a sparkling clean state, i-blast is the team for you. We offer pressure cleaning services with the most innovative technology, ensuring that we can get the job done, no matter the size or shape. Our competitive rates also guarantee that you never pay more than fair market rates. So, experience a quality clean at an affordable price with i-blast. We also offer free quotes, so don’t hesitate to reach out to our team to discuss your project.

Due to our extensive experience pressure washing commercial spaces, we know the ins and outs of cleaning exterior surfaces, ensuring you can be beaming with pride about the state of your building. Leave it to the experts; leave it to i-blast.

Our other commercial cleaning services

I-blast is a one-stop shop when it comes to commercial cleaning services. While you are locking in your next pressure clean for the exterior of your building, you may also want to consider a car park clean, commercial driveway clean, pavers clean or window cleaning service. I-blast makes it easy to get your whole building back into shape, ensuring a shimmering finish in even the most neglected areas.

Get in touch

If you are ready to reach out and discuss the requirements for your property, the team at i-blast are ready to help. We are a Brisbane-based business offering pressure cleaning services on the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, so if you are looking for the best local pressure washers around, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team at I-blast.

Brick Pavers

Whilst it is generally agreed that a  driveway or path comprised of brick pavers is more attractive than one constructed with solid plain concrete, it can be more work to clean.  This obviously depends upon how well the pavers (and concrete for that matter) have been looked after and if they are located in a shady versus sunny area and near trees etc.  In this article we will provide you with information on how to clean pavers.

Cleaning Driveway Pavers – and Paths and Patios

If you pavers have been laid such that they are tightly cemented in with concrete the cleaning of the brick pavers will be much easier than those bedded in sand.

One of the biggest difficulties with keeping brick pavers looking good is the weeds and other plants that can grow between the pavers.  Another challenge in keeping path and driveway pavers clean is that they are susceptible to mould and mildew.

Tips on Cleaning Brick Pavers

Regularly sweeping or blowing your paved path or driveway might sound like a hassle but it will save you time and energy in the long run.  By regularly removing leaf and other debris there is less chance of discoloration of your bricks, stains and mildew growth.  Also you will be removing some of the weed spores thus preventing the growth of the weeds in the first place. The best tool for this job is in fact a stiff brush.

We also recommend that you wash down your paved driveway, patio or brick paths.  You could also use an environmentally friendly detergent to get a better clean.

Removing weeds is rather a chore so preventing their growth in the first instance is a better solution.  However if you do have weeds growing between your paved hard standing are you can use weed killer or remove the weeds by hand.  When removing weeds by hand you need to make sure you pull the roots out as well.  Just removing the green leafy part of the plant is not enough, it will look good only for a few days whilst the plant produces stems and leaves once again.

Weed killer should effectively kill your weeds, however your pavers will still look unsightly due to the dead plants so you will need to remove these as well.

Moss and mildew is sometime unavoidable if your brick pavers are on the south side of your home during wet and humid weather.  Again it is best if you treat this problem as soon as it occurs rather than leaving it to become a much bigger job to rectify.  There are products on the market that have been designed to assist you in sorting out this problem.  Follow the instructions on the container, you will find most recommend that you leave the product on the pavers for a certain period of time to soften up the mildew to make it easier and more effective to remove.

High Pressure Cleaning of Pavers

A high pressure cleaner can be extremely effective in sprucing up dirty and mouldy brick areas.  Depending on how well your pavers have been laid, it can also be used for areas which have pavers set in sand.  If however the gaps between the pavers are very large the pressure cleaner will lift some of the soil or sand between the pavers and this may need an experienced high pressure washer.

Brick Paver Cleaner in Brisbane

i-blast are high pressure cleaners in Brisbane and expert brick paver cleaners.  With our high pressure washer we can bring your brick pavers back to life and looking good again such that once again they complement your home.  Please contact us if you would like to discuss the exact needs and best method to clean your brick paved areas or general advice on how to clean pavers.

This quick How to Clean Concrete guide provides the steps required for successful concrete cleaning.  Concrete is made by mixing cement, water and course and fine aggregates (admixtures may also be used).  In Australia there are six major types of cement used and each type will produce concrete with differing properties.  Concrete has many uses thanks to its strength, durability and versatility.  However, concrete has a porous surface which means to can easily become covered with everyday mould, grime and stains.  This can result in an ugly and unsightly concrete surface.  Luckily there are effective ways to clean concrete to have it looking like new again.

How to Clean Concrete Step 1 – Prepare Surface for Cleaning

The first step in cleaning concrete is to remove any furniture, tables or other loose materials such as leaves and litter from the area.  The area can be swept with a broom to collect small loose items.  If there are delicate items located nearby that could be damaged by high pressure cleaning, a tarp can be used to cover them (such as delicate plants, equipment, etc.).  Electrical sockets and cords should also be covered.  Concrete cleaning liquid can then be applied to help clean and lift the dirt and grime.

Cleaning Concrete Step 2 – Pressure Cleaning

Once the surface is clear and a (preferably biodegradable) cleaning detergent is applied, the pressure cleaning can commence.  Make sure you use the appropriate safety gear including covered rubber-soled shoes and goggles.  Pressure cleaners can come in many different types and sizes but it is important to ensure that the flow rate used is enough to clean the surface but not too high so as to damage the surface.  Do not increase the pressure beyond what is required, as it will only increase the risk of damage.  Sweep the spray back and forth over the surface ensuring you keep the same distance across the surface to achieve an even clean.

Cleaning Concrete Step 3 – Extra Treatment for Stubborn Stains

Once the pressure cleaning is complete, check the surface area to see if any stubborn stains remain.  Sometimes stains are so ingrained that they are not removed even after high pressure cleaning.  If stubborn stains remain, a stronger stain remover can be applied and left for around 24 hours to penetrate into the concrete.  The area can then be cleaned again.

Benefits of Hiring a Professional

By the time you have purchased the necessary cleaning equipment (high pressure cleaner, cleaning liquid and safety gear) it may be cheaper (and certainly easier) to call a professional concrete cleaner in the do the job for you.  For some stains, particularly stubborn and ingrained stains, only a commercial grade high pressure cleaner will be able to remove them.  Hiring a professional can certainly save you time and effort.  However if you do wish to do the job yourself, we how the steps above on How to Clean Concrete are of assistance to you.

i-blast Concrete Cleaners Brisbane

At i-blast we are experts in our field.  We will ensure that your concrete is as clean as possible and we will leave the area spic and span.  Our commercial grade high pressure water cleaners are environmentally friendly and can recycle and reuse water efficiently.  Furthermore, our rates are very competitive and we provide a high standard of customer service.  So if you are looking at how to clean concrete at your home or business, please call our friendly team (0407 152 079) to discuss how we can help you.

Commercial Business Building Washdown

All too often businesses overlook the benefits of pressure cleaning the exterior of their business property.  Many businesses spent an enormous amount on advertising but neglect the exterior of their business, often the first thing a customer sees and hence their first impression of the business.

In contrast to other methods of advertising pressuring cleaning your business is a much more affordable expense – and in our opinion likely to be far more of a cost-effective advertising expenditure.

Even if your store front is not the first impression that your potential customer has – it still has the potential to change their impressions of your business.  Thus if you have a fantastic website which draws customers to your store, if the exterior of your business does not live up to the promise of the website your customer is going to be unhappy even before they enter the door.

So what are the Benefits of Pressure Cleaning your Business?

Stop Turning off Customers

The exterior of your business is vitally important in presenting your image to your customers.  A spic and span exterior of a business is usually equated with a spic and span interior business and a well run business at that.  In contrast a dingy, grimy storefront is likely to be a deterrent to potential customers.  At best a dingy, dirty building conveys an impression of cheap goods and low prices.

You can Attract More Customers

An attractive business building will entice customers from the street into your store.  Repainting and refurbishing a shop front can be extremely expensive.  Before you undertake any such work we strongly recommend that you engage a hire pressure cleaning specialist to wash down the exterior of your business.  In many cases a building wash down can completely transform the exterior appearance of a business such that other expensive services are not required.

Liability Protection

There have been occasions whereby a customer has slipped and fallen in a business’s car park or walkway.  This opens you up to the possibility of being sued.  Regular pressure cleaning will remove slippery areas such as oil spills or a build up of moss or mildew.  Removing these slipping hazards through high pressure cleaning pays for itself over and over when you consider the liability protection that it provides.

Satisfied Employees

Very few people actually want to work in a business that is not clean, tidy and hygienic.  Don’t, as many businesses do, keep the internal spotless and forget about the importance of your external business appearance.  The outside of your building is the first thing your employees see each day, a clean and attractive appearance is going to make them feel far more positive about their future work day than they would if greeted by a rundown grimy building.

Practical Benefits of Pressure Cleaning Your Business

There are also practical benefits of pressuring cleaning your business:-
• Pressure cleaning is far more effective in killing germs than manual cleaning.
• Pressure cleaning is much better at removing stubborn grim, graffiti, stains and grease.
• Pressure cleaning (with i-blast) is more environmentally friendly as our high pressure cleaner has the capability to recycle and reuse the water.
• Regular pressure cleaning of your business will result in quicker (thus cheaper) cleans as the build up of dirt and stains will be far less.

The Benefits of Pressure Cleaning your Business by i-blast Pressure Cleaning and Epoxy Flooring, Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast

Pressure cleaning your home costs money if you hire a professional pressure cleaner – and time and effort if you do it yourself.  So what are the advantages of pressure cleaning your home?

The Advantages of Pressure Cleaning a House & Surrounds

The most obvious advantage is that high pressuring cleaning substantially improves the appearance of your home.  But is this enough of an advantage to go to the expensive of hiring a pressure cleaner or the effort that is required if you do it yourself?  The answer is probably not unless you are really houseproud or if you are putting your home on the market for sale…

There are however other advantages of pressure cleaning which with the above reason do make it a good financial decision to have your house, your pathways and garage professional cleaned.

Mould and Algae

High pressure cleaning gets rid of mould and algae on paths and carport or garage areas.  Particularly when wet algae and mould are slipping and falling hazards and can result in a visit to the doctor or even worse to the hospital.  Even if you yourself are aware of these dangerous areas and ensure that you do not walk on them, visitors, friends and family may not.  Even couriers and tradespersons coming to you home are at risk if you do not take action and remove the danger.

Permanent Stains

Another reason why high pressure cleaning is a good investment is that it can prevent permanent stains.  If you have for example external blinds that have a fungus growing on them or a build up of leaves which when wet repeatedly and left decompose and leave stains then you may need to replace the blinds or repaint them.  Both of these options are more expensive than having them pressure cleaned before the more permanent damage can occur.

Fire Hazard

A professional high pressure cleaner will also remove the build up of leaves, sticks and other debris from your gutters.  Many homeowners with two storey homes tend to neglect cleaning out the gutters from the top level of their houses.  It is obvious that in a fire hazard area this is a dangerous risk.  Again prevention through high pressure cleaning is really a good idea.

Regular maintenance through high pressure cleaning will extend the life of your deck, cladding, blinds and even outdoor furniture thereby providing value for money.

Resale Value

When it comes to selling your home, the cost of high pressure cleaning will pay for itself over and over and over in the high price you are likely to obtain through the far better presentation of your home.

Environmentally Friendly

Another advantage of high pressure cleaning is that it should be an environmentally friendly way to clean.  When choosing a high pressure cleaning business look for one that has cleaning equipment that can re-cycle and re-use the water – and also use environmentally safe cleaning products.

Final Advantages

Finally, some more advantages of pressure cleaning include that pressure cleaning:-

• is more affordable than other cleaning methods
• can be used to reach high areas that other cleaners (or yourself) may not be able to reach
• is able to reach nooks and crannies that other cleaning methods may not be able to.

This article has been written by i-blast high pressure cleaning professionals based in Brisbane.

Your rental bond can be a significant amount of money, and if you are moving somewhere else you are likely going to be short of cash.

Want to Get your Bond Back?

One of the main reasons why people don’t get their bond back immediately is because their previous rental property does not meet the end of lease cleaning standards.

As an end of lease clean is a very though, very, very thorough clean most renters prefer to opt to leave it to the professionals.  If this applies to you and you live in Brisbane, please give i-blast a call as they are professional bond cleaners.

The Top 10 Things Renters Forget to Clean

If you prefer to do the end of lease cleaning yourself, make sure you don’t fall into the trap that so many other renters do – and forget one of the following most often forgot items that renters forget to clean…

1. The Garden.  Yes the outside of the house too has to be spic and span.  This includes having mowed lawn, clean paths, a spotless pool and no cobwebs…
2. Empty the Dustbins.  Yes unless garbage removal day is very nearby, you need to take your rubbish with you.  Dustbins not only need to be empty, they also need to be hosed off and in a reasonable condition.
3. Clean the Flyscreens.  Most people remember to clean the windows and totally forget about the flyscreens.  Flyscreens can get incredibly dirty.  You need to remove the dust and any grime.
4. Mould.  If you clean the shower you may consider that the job is done.  However if there has been an accumulation of mould since you moved in you need to eradicate all traces of it.
5. Talking about the shower many, many renters forget to clean the shower curtain.  Sometimes it is actually easier to replace the shower curtain.  Just make sure that the one you buy is of a very similar quality to the one that was there when you moved into the house or unit.
6. Tracks – the tracks of sliding doors and windows and also flyscreens.  This is a very popular item that get’s forgotten.  Once all the debris and build up of dust is removed from the tracks you will be surprised to see how much easier the windows and doors slide…
7. Oil and other stains in the garage or on the driveway.  If you car has been leaking oil or if you are a handyman and have caused stains or marks on the concrete floor these have to be removed.  You may need the services of a high pressure hose cleaner (dare I suggest i-blast?) unless you have a good powerful high pressure hose yourself.  Oil stains and the like can be very difficult to remove – sometimes even for a professional high pressure cleaning business… This is probably one of the likely items that renters forget to clean.
8. Sticky fingermarks – and if you have children they are likely to be all over the place.  Places that people do forget to check include doorknobs, walls and light switches.  Even in a household with just adults you may be surprised to see the amount of dirt that builds up on light switch panels.
9. Ceiling Fans and Lights.  Yes you need to get out the ladder and remove the dust (and dead insects) from your light fittings and ceiling fans.  Removing the dust is often not really good enough and you may need to wipe down with a clean cloth as well.
10. Finally you need to look down as well as up.  Skirting boards collect a huge amount of dust and if not dusted regularly this can become grime which needs to be washed off.  So if you haven’t regularly dusted your skirting boards, then in order for the house to be sufficiently clean you will need to firstly dust and secondly wash the skirting boards as well.  For each and every room in the house…

Call in the Professionals?

In conclusion an end of lease clean can be daunting and time consuming.  This is just a list of the top 10 things that renters forget to clean.  To find out all the items that need to be cleaned, have a look at our article End of Lease Checklist.

Having read this article you can understand why so many renters prefer to leave end of lease cleaning to the professionals.  Please call us at i-blast and we will ensure that our professional end of lease cleaners make your home or unit as spic and span as it was when you first moved in.

FYI if you are having a dispute regarding the refund of your bond in Brisbane, there is some information available about this on the RTA website.

i-blast – Expert Brisbane Bond Cleaners

This end of lease cleaning checklist has been put together by our expert and professional bond cleaners at i-blast. This list is based upon the requirements of an end of lease clean and also our experience in providing successful end of lease cleaning services that ensure that our customers obtain their rental bond back as quickly as possible.

End of Lease Cleaning Checklist for Bond Refund

In order to obtain the refund of your rental bond your rental premise will have to pass a cleaning inspection. In our experienced each of the items listed in this end of lease cleaning checklist need to be cleaned to the highest standards in order to obtain this bond refund.

We have to the best of our ability listed each and every item; we do however note that there are some homes that have additional features or requirements that may not be on this end of lease cleaning checklist.

Professional Carpet Cleaning

You will need to have all your carpets professionally cleaned. This job is usually best left to last so that once cleaned no dirt is traipsed over the carpets which would most likely happen of the house or unit was still in the process of being cleaned.

Internal House Cleaning

An end of lease clean is really a Spring Clean and is an extremely thorough clean. Listed below are all the items required for an internal house exit clean.

Dust and wash all surfaces and countertops.
Clean the surface of air conditioning units as well as the filters.
Dust and wipe down ceiling fans and lights.
Wipe down the inside of cupboards and shelves in all the rooms in the house.
Clean any mirrors.
Dust and clean all skirting boards.
Clean the inside and outside of all windows.
Remove all dirt from the window and door tracks.
Dust and clean flyscreens.
Vacuum, and then wash all floors within the home.
Remove any cobwebs.
Clean off any marks on the walls, light switches etc.
Make sure that the house is left free of any rubbish or possessions.
Thoroughly clean the inside and outside of the oven.
The range hood filters need to be cleaned as does the top of the range hood.
Clean the grill and cook top.
De-scale all taps and sinks.
Clean all tiles, bathrooms and kitchen and laundry.
Clean the shower, bath and toilet(s) and all basins.
Ensure there are no traces of mould in the home.
If there is a microwave, fridge, washing machine or other appliances all of these need to be clean both inside and outside.
Clean all doorframes and window frames.
Wash the shower curtain if there is one.

Garden and Outdoor Area Cleaning

Not only does the inside of the rental property need to be returned in the condition in which you found it, but the garden and outside areas too need to be clean and tidy.

This includes having the lawns mowed, all debris removed and paths and driveways swept, and washed down.

Rubbish bins need to be empties and washed out.

Cobwebs need to be removed.

Any oil marks that have been made on the driveway or garage need to be removed.  For stubborn stains, you may wish need a high pressure hose clean.

If there is a pool on the property, this too needs to be clean and sparkling and ready for use by the new family.

I-blast End of Lease Cleaning Services

Having read the above bond clean checklist you may wish to engage the services of a professional cleaning company. At i-blast we will take this stress and worry of a bond clean from you. Please call us on 0407 152 079 and we will ensure that your rental property is spic and span allowing you to claim for your bond refund as quickly as possible.