Power Washing in Rego Park, Queens

Rego Park's large apartment buildings have broad entrance plazas, inner courtyards and long walkways that see heavy foot traffic every day. The attached brick homes on the side streets have stoops, front walks and driveways. And the shops along Queens Boulevard need clean sidewalks to welcome customers.

Every surface is different. Poured concrete can take a strong wash, cast stone and old brick need a gentler spray, and painted railings or gates need the softest setting. A test patch tells us what each one can handle.

Co-op boards and building managers often call us before the spring and fall. Entrance plazas collect gum, coffee drips and winter salt residue, and a clean approach to the lobby makes a strong first impression for residents and visitors.

Courtyards and side passages that rarely see sun grow algae on pavers and benches. That green film turns slick in the rain. A wash with a cleaner that loosens the growth makes those paths safer for older residents.

Trash and recycling rooms and the alleys next to them are the jobs nobody wants. Spilled liquids and food waste leave sticky, smelly patches that a hose will not fix. We use a degreaser and hot water where needed, then rinse toward the drain.

On the side streets, stoops are often brick or cast stone with decades-old mortar. We use a fan tip and keep the wand moving, so the dirt goes without eating into the joints.

Driveways in front of attached homes pick up oil spots and tire marks. Oil gets a pre-treatment before the wash. Fresh spots fade a lot; very old stains may only lighten.

Queens Boulevard shops can book an early start, before customers and foot traffic pick up. We cover sidewalks, entry tiles and roll-down gates.

On busy blocks, we set up so pedestrians can pass safely and keep runoff out of building entrances and away from neighbors' doors.

Give tenants or neighbors a heads-up, move cars from the driveway and close windows before the crew arrives.

Small apartment building owners often bundle work: the front steps, the side walkway, the area by the boiler room door and the trash room, all in one visit. A single quote covers the whole list, and the crew works through it in an order that keeps the main entrance usable.

Metal railings, mailbox areas and intercom panels near the door get grimy from hands. Those are cleaned with a cloth and a mild cleaner rather than a spray, so water does not get into the electronics.

For the inside of your apartment or building, see carpet cleaning, or the full Rego Park page.

Building entrances, stoops and Queens Boulevard storefronts are everyday jobs for our crews in Rego Park. In Middle Village? See power washing in Middle Village. Reach Green Choice at 1-800-589-4364, or send the quote form, for a free estimate in Rego Park, 11374.