Grounds & Building

Keeping the exterior surfaces of facilities as clean as possible serves at least two important needs. First, the cleaner maintenance departments keep exterior surfaces, the easier it is to spot problems with exterior elements and address them before they become more costly. Second, regularly cleaning exterior surfaces, including sidewalks, helps enhance a facility’s appearance.

To achieve these benefits, maintenance managers developing an exterior cleaning program will need to consider the proper chemicals, and cleaning equipment options — including pressure washers — and take special care to address cleaning issues related to common exterior materials.