Exterior Soft Wash
Now, you may be thinking that soft washing has nothing to do with pressure washing. Ironically, pressure washers are used to soft wash, but they are modified to lower the PSI, or pressure per square inch.
Soft washing is done using less than 500 PSI for rinsing or cleaning application. The tip of the pressure washer is replaced with one that widens the spray, dropping the point of pressure. On top of this, soft washing utilizes special cleaning solutions to break down dirt and organisms living on surfaces.
These cleaning solutions are eco-friendly and will not strip protective coatings on your home’s exterior. Soft washing methods are preferred in a variety of situations over pressure washing.
Soft washing is recommended for soft surfaces, such as:
- Cedar shake siding
- Wood panel siding
- Outdoor rooted plants
- Stucco and coquina
- Outdoor wood furniture
- Screens, enclosures, and lanais
- Vinyl siding
When Should You Soft Wash vs Pressure Wash?
The type of washing is going to depend on how your home is built, the materials used, and its surroundings. Typically, you’ll be getting one or the other done to your home, that is, unless you’re getting your entire home done top to bottom. In that case, you’re going to want a soft wash for the roof, windows, and sidings.
The job would need to be broken into two phases. The first phase would be pressure washing all the hard surfaces. The second phase of soft washing requires the changing out of cleaning solution and nozzle for the rest of the home.
Every time we clean, we’ll provide services that include the following for exterior soft wash:
- Exterior WallsThe walls will be cleaned two phase. First a detergent cleaner is applied then soft washed after.
- Soffit/FaciaWe gently clean the under side soffit and facia.
- WindowsWindows are gently cleaned with a soft mist. Window seals are also cleaned.
- Gutter/Spout ExteriorThe exterior of the gutters are washed with a little more pressure to get mold and algea off.
What about the sidewalk and walkway?
We provide a concrete and paver cleaning/sealing service that you can add on to the exterior wash service. Click here to learn more.