Hand holding a pressure washer aimed at an outdoor bench Category: Cleanup Guidance If you manage a property or an HOA, it helps to know where the cleanup guidance comes from. These public sources cover ash, wet cleaning, and runoff: LA County Department of Public Health: FAQs for properties just outside burned areas, guidance for nearby businesses, and a general FAQ page. The theme: wet methods, no dry sweeping or leaf blowers, bag the ash, and never wash it into storm drain

Soft washing a set of steps, a gentle first step after storms. Category: Cleanup Guidance After storms, fires, and flooding, the cleanup order matters as much as the cleaning. Public agencies in California give consistent advice for ash, soot, mud, and debris on driveways, walkways, patios, siding, and doors. Here is the short version. Soft wash vs. Pressure wash Soft washing or a gentle low-pressure rinse is usually the first choice for lightly dirty surfaces. It removes loo