What is Soft Washing
Soft washing is a cleaning method using low pressure and specialized solutions (typically bleach, water, and sometimes a surfactant) to safely remove mildew, bacteria, algae and other organic stains from roofs and other building exteriors. It is so named to differentiate the method from power washing
The term power washing can be a bit of a misnomer. It often brings up myths and confusion about what the service actually entails. Potential clients often associate power washing with a stigma. They link it to worn out paint, blown windows seals, destroyed landscaping and/or other possible damage.
High pressure cleaning in addition to damaging your home can also remove the protective coating on your siding that protects it from damage from the sun and oxidation. High pressure cleaning can also remove the same protective coating on your vinyl railings and composite decks causing them to feel rougher and remove the glossy look to your railings. These protective coatings prevent algae, mold and mildew growth.
A soft wash incorporates special low-pressure nozzles on the end of a power washing gun or wand. That’s combined with a biodegradable chemical that removes the biological elements (mold, algae, pollen, dirt, moss) and other stains without damaging surfaces on your home or killing your plants.
Not only does the soft washing method clean surfaces, such as you roof, deck, patio, siding or fence, safely and thoroughly, it also maintains paint and masonry longer.
In short, both power washing and soft washing can be used on your home by a professional power washer. A professional power washing company will know exactly what combination and nozzle extensions to use to achieve the proper pressure, volume and chemical mixture to clean all surfaces thoroughly, effectively and safely.
The term power washing can be a bit of a misnomer. It often brings up myths and confusion about what the service actually entails. Potential clients often associate power washing with a stigma. They link it to worn out paint, blown windows seals, destroyed landscaping and/or other possible damage.
High pressure cleaning in addition to damaging your home can also remove the protective coating on your siding that protects it from damage from the sun and oxidation. High pressure cleaning can also remove the same protective coating on your vinyl railings and composite decks causing them to feel rougher and remove the glossy look to your railings. These protective coatings prevent algae, mold and mildew growth.
A soft wash incorporates special low-pressure nozzles on the end of a power washing gun or wand. That’s combined with a biodegradable chemical that removes the biological elements (mold, algae, pollen, dirt, moss) and other stains without damaging surfaces on your home or killing your plants.
Not only does the soft washing method clean surfaces, such as you roof, deck, patio, siding or fence, safely and thoroughly, it also maintains paint and masonry longer.
In short, both power washing and soft washing can be used on your home by a professional power washer. A professional power washing company will know exactly what combination and nozzle extensions to use to achieve the proper pressure, volume and chemical mixture to clean all surfaces thoroughly, effectively and safely.
Check out this video of our softwash in progress.