When you are getting ready to put your home on the market in Tallahassee, first impressions are everything. Potential buyers often make snap judgments before they even step out of the car.
Recently, a homeowner in the Killearn Acres neighborhood contacted us with a clear goal: get the exterior of the home spotless for listing photos and upcoming showings. The driveway, darkened by years of Florida algae and grime, was the first priority.
We set up a camera to capture the transformation. The time-lapse video below shows just how quickly professional equipment can erase years of buildup.
Our 3-Step Concrete Restoration Process
While the video speeds things up, our process is thorough. Here is how we tackle dirty concrete:
1. High-Flow Surface Cleaning You’ll see us using a large, round surface cleaner in the video. Powered by our 8GPM (gallons per minute) pressure washer, this tool ensures a uniform, streak-free clean that a standard wand just can’t achieve. It lifts deeply embedded dirt efficiently.
2. The Rinse Once the heavy lifting is done, we thoroughly rinse away the resulting sludge, revealing the bright concrete underneath.
3. The Algae Post-Treatment This is the most crucial step for Tallahassee homes. After pressure washing, we apply a specialized treatment designed to kill organic growth deep within the concrete pores. This eliminates invisible algae spores and keeps the driveway looking cleaner for much longer than water alone.
More Than Just the Driveway
While this video focuses on the concrete, a truly market-ready home needs a full exterior cleaning. For this Killearn Acres property, we also performed a Soft Wash Roof Cleaning on their asphalt shingle roof and soft washed the house siding to ensure the entire property looked its absolute best for potential buyers.
Ready to Boost Your Curb Appeal?
Whether you are preparing to sell your home or just want to enjoy a cleaner driveway, Hot Water Pressure Washing has the high-flow commercial equipment to get the job done right.
Watch the Killearn Acres driveway transformation time-lapse below:
Nick LoomisOwner-Operator
Since 2012, Nick Loomis of Hot Water Pressure Washing has been a trusted expert in Tallahassee's pressure washing industry. With over a decade of experience, he's passionate about two things: delivering incredible results for his customers and finding innovative solutions to do the job right.
