What Is Soft Washing?
When you are struggling with a dirty property exterior, it’s only natural to start researching solutions. During your search, you’ll likely come across a technique called soft washing. Many people swear by soft washing as the go-to way to restore homes and businesses, but the question is, what is soft washing? What makes it different from pressure washing? And how can you use the soft washing technique to your own benefit, revitalizing the appearance of your property as a result?
In this blog, we will answer all these questions—and more! We are Alpha Exterior Cleaning Services, and it will be our pleasure to teach you about soft washing. We are even prepared to soft wash your property for you if necessary; just give us a call.
An Introduction to Soft Washing
First and foremost, let’s answer that burning question: what is soft washing? It’s a specialized surface cleaning technique that uses low-pressure water to clean surfaces. This is in contrast to pressure washing, which uses high-pressure water. Pressure washing is not a safe choice for all surfaces because of its sheer strength. To avoid surface damage, choose soft washing instead of pressure washing when cleaning the following:
- Vinyl Siding
- Softwood
- Home Exteriors
- Roofs
Soft washing is relied upon by property owners not just in the Lake Oswego community but all across the world, too. Join many other people just like you, choose soft washing, and enjoy the stunning results that soft washing can provide for your property.
Benefits of Soft Washing
So, what is soft washing good for anyway? Why should you bother with this service at all? Soft washing has a number of helpful benefits that you will enjoy. First and foremost, it will drastically improve the appearance of your property. Soft washing removes debris from exterior surfaces, making them brighter and more vibrant. As you can imagine, any home or business looks better after soft washing. Don’t hold your property back—use soft washing to give it the boost it needs!
This isn’t the only benefit of soft washing, though. Did you know that soft washing also increases the lifespan of exterior surfaces? When surfaces are not cleaned, particles of debris slowly erode them. This damage is not obvious at first, but the longer it is allowed to happen, the more visible it will become. We highly recommend soft washing once per year to fully prevent surface damage and keep your home or business safe.
How Cleaning Solutions Help During Soft Washing
Soft washing uses less water pressure than pressure washing, as we have already covered. However, this may leave you with a particular concern. If soft washing is weaker than pressure washing, doesn’t this mean that soft washing is an ineffective technique? Is it really capable of removing all the debris that pressure washing can? The answer is yes, and that’s because of the helpful effects of cleaning solutions such as sodium hypochlorite.
Using this cleaning solution is simple. At Alpha Exterior Cleaning Services, we simply apply a thin layer of it to the area that we plan to soft wash. Then, we wait fifteen minutes so it has time to break down stubborn debris. Finally, we soft wash the area, usually eliminating all grime with ease! Failing that, we will use a second round of cleaning solutions to further weaken debris before removing it for good.
Soft Washing Kills Organic Debris
Your property might have squatters hiding right under your nose. We’re not talking about people. We’re talking about moss, mold, and algae—organic substances that spread across exterior surfaces like wildfire. These unwanted growths are frustrating for a variety of reasons. Firstly, they don’t look good on your property. Secondly, they increase the risk of surface damage. Finally, they spread spores that will interfere with your eyes, throat, skin, and lungs. The long story short is that keeping organic debris around is a recipe for disaster.
The good news is that soft washing is the perfect technique for tackling unwanted organic debris. Cleaning solutions will quickly kill these unwanted growths, and then, soft washing will strip away their remains. This leaves you with a visually appealing property exterior that you and your visitors are sure to appreciate.
About DIY Soft Washing
Are you considering DIY soft washing? Doing this work on your own may be a good fit for you, but that depends on your preferences. If you are no stranger to DIY projects around the house, and you don’t mind purchasing and learning how to use the necessary equipment, it could be a worthwhile investment. That way, you take on countless soft washing projects in the future.
However, if you have a cramped schedule, and if you don’t feel like doing manual labor during your project, consider scheduling an appointment with a professional business. That way, you’ll be able to avoid the hard work and take some time to relax. Keep in mind, though, that professional soft washing comes with a price tag. Is it worth the money to you? That’s ultimately your decision to make.
Getting Started With Alpha Exterior Cleaning Services
If you would like professional soft washing services, look no further than Alpha Exterior Cleaning Services. We are a locally owned and operated business, and restoring property exteriors is our specialty! By scheduling an appointment with us, you’ll avoid the hassle of having to do your own soft washing and enjoy stunning results, too.
Ready to schedule an appointment with us? If so, contact us online with details about your soft washing project. That way, we can provide you with a cost estimate for your convenience. If you like our asking price, pick a time and date for our arrival, and we’ll see you then!
