Soft Washing Vs. Pressure Washing.

When it comes to cleaning your home, there are two very important (and different) techniques involved. One is called Soft Washing, and this is used on the home itself. Pressure Washing is used to clean hard surfaces, such as brick and concrete. Let's learn more about these techniques and their correct application.

Soft Washing

Soft Washing is the process of using water at low pressure and high volume, mixed with a cleaner that attacks mold, mildew, and algae at the root, killing it completely. This method produces a better result than using high pressure, as the cleaner is allowed to dwell on the surface and get into hard to reach places. Soft Washing is ideal for use on siding, composite decks, and other materials that can be damaged by high pressure. Often times, siding will appear brighter as an added benefit of this technique.

Pressure Washing

While soft washing is ideal for homes, some surfaces need a bit more power to be cleaned thoroughly. Driveways, sidewalks, patios, and porches are prime examples of this. To clean these surfaces, the same cleaner used in soft washing is applied to eliminate anything growing on the surface, but then high pressure is applied to get into the very porous nature of hard surfaces. Pressure Washing should never be performed on siding!

Conclusion

It's important to know the differences between Soft Washing and Pressure Washing and hire a professional accordingly. Many people think they can purchase a pressure washer from the store and blast away on their home. The potential damage to siding, wood, and other material from this can be catastrophic. If you are ever approached by someone offering cheap pressure washing services, make sure this isn't their plan, as it will end up costing you much more in the long run!