When it comes to having residential and commercial exteriors cleaned, many property owners may think that pressure or power washing are their only options. Soft washing is a lesser known but appealing cleaning alternative that has numerous benefits for both the appearance and long-term maintenance of the property.
Soft Washing Vs. Pressure Washing
Pressure washing uses highly pressurized jets of water to clear exterior surfaces by blasting away unwanted materials such as dirt, algae, mold, or mud. Power washing relies on a similar method but uses hot water. Soft washing uses low-pressure flows of water and cleaning solutions to remove unwanted materials such as dirt, algae, mold, or mud from a building exterior.
Gentle but Effective Exterior Cleaning
Soft washing cleaning solutions typically consist of water, bleach, and surfactant – a substance that helps the solution effectively reach every nook and cranny. Due to its soft flow, this type of cleaning is ideal for surfaces that could be easily damaged by the stronger water flow used in pressure washing, such as roof shingles, windows, vinyl siding, wood paneling, and glass doors. Roof shingles can be chipped or stripped of essential weather-resistant coating when they are pressure washed.
Benefits of Soft Washing
Soft washing gives property owners a clean, fresh look that boosts curb appeal while avoiding the threat of harm to exterior surfaces. In addition to clearing away unwanted materials, the cleaning solutions used in this method kill mold and algae at the cellular level, so they won’t return, meaning your clean surface stays clean longer.
Soft washing is the future of exterior cleaning. Give us a call to learn more about how our professional and knowledgeable team can help you get your home’s exterior looking its best.