Service Areas
Maryland, MD
Virginia, VA
Washington, DC
Montgomery County
Frederick County
Prince Georges County
Ashton
Beallsville
Bethesda
Boyds
Brinklow
Brookeville
Burtonsville
Cabin John
Chevy Chase
Clarksburg
Colesville
Damascus
Darnestown
Derwood
Dumfries
Fairfax
Frederick
Gaithersburg
Germantown
Glen Echo
Hyattsville
Ijamsville
Kensington
Laytonsville
Montgomery Village
Mount Airy
New Market
North Bethesda
North Potomac
Olney
Poolesville
Potomac
Rockville
Sandy Spring
Silver Spring
Takoma Park
Washington Grove
West Bethesda
West Friendship
Wheaton
Woodbine
Testimonial
"I am very satisfied with the service of Henry's housework. They quality and level of service is exceptional and I sincerely appreciate their prompt response to my request to replace roof tiles. In today's society, I find the level of work ethics and customer service has declined in a variety of professions. Henry's Housework is the exception to the rule. Please accept my appreciation Henry, and to Nichole of your staff for a quality job."
Evelyn Lee, Silver Spring MD
Power washing cedar homes and other soft woods is not a do it yourself job for home owners! When restoring and preserving cedar you must use more of a chemical process than any type of agitation or pressure. This is why we suggest hiring a professional to avoid damages.
Cedar lumber has become more popular for builders due to it's beautiful color and scent. It has natural properties that make it less desirable to insects and decay. Cedar lumber still need to be maintained on a regular bases and the process for cleaning it is much more delicate than other wood species.
Power washing Cedar homes is a fairly common services offered by most power washing contractors but cedar homes are much softer and can be damaged easily. Cedar homes should be cleaned with less than 600 PSI to avoid extensive damages. If your unsure if you have a cedar home contact us for a free estimate to ensure the correct methods are used for your cedar home.
When you hire someone for home cleaning, make sure your contractor has the knowledge and the right equipment for the job. Most home cleaning companies will use 3,000 psi high pressure water instead of using the proper equipment. That amount of pressure can destroy the surface being cleaned. home cleaning is no longer thought of as a quick and simple job, many home cleaning companies have realized just how much damage can be caused with a pressure washer. Henry’s Housework Inc, believes in using the right equipment and PWNA approved methods for cedar home cleaning and restoration. To get the best results you have to make an investment in education, equipment and the proper cleaners and sealers. Our home cleaning equipment is designed to clean cedar homes properly while protecting the surface by using the least amount of pressure possible for cedar home cleaning and pressure washing. Here's some of our equipment, click on the thumbnails to view a full-sized photo:
Proper Cedar home Cleaning Procedures
1. Inspect surface of cedar home for stains, mildew, UV sunlight damage and other conditions.
2. Carefully tighten loose nails.
3. If necessary Strip existing stain with mild home cleaners from home.
4. Pre-treat home with Disodium Peroxydicarbonate.
5. Lightly powerwash home. (with less than 600 PSI)
6. Neutralize and properly restore the pH balance of the wood.
7. Re-inspect surface.
8. Seal all cleaned cedar home surfaces with Ready Seal.
*Ready Seal is a paraffinic oil based semi-transparent sealer and stain in one. It is a unique blend of resin, pigment, oil, and algaecide that penetrates deeply into wood to protect and preserve it from the elements. To properly maintain wood, a light cleaning and re-coat is recommended each year on horizontal surfaces and every 2-3 years on vertical surfaces.