What Is Soft Washing? And Do I Need It?
Maybe you live in an older house with softer materials like brick, stucco, or wood. Or perhaps you've heard stories about how much damage pressure washing can do if you're not careful. Either way, if you have an exterior surface that needs washing and a bucket of soapy water and the garden hose won't cut it, don't worry you have options other than traditional pressure washing.
The experts at ICR Power Washing have in-field experience and the latest tools to safely wash your surfaces with soft washing. What is soft washing? It's one of the best ways to clean your exterior without the risk of damage pressure washing carries.
Since the mid-1990s, soft washing has become increasingly popular and one of the go-to methods for washing materials like slate, brick, roofs, and siding that might otherwise be damaged by traditional pressure washing.
Pressure washing uses a high PSI (pounds per square inch) and can easily crack and damage soft materials like wood or tile. Pressure washing removes that risk by using a lower PSI plus eco-friendly detergents to safely and effectively lift and wash away unwanted growth and build-up from your exterior surfaces.
Professional Soft Washing Or DIY?
When a lot of people hear that soft washing carries less of a risk than pressure washing they might start to think it's the kind of thing they can do themselves. However, as with any household task even soft washing carries some element of risk to it, which is why it's usually better to hire a professional. Let's look at why.
Soft washing requires its fair share of equipment. If you don't have the proper tools that means either you have to rent them or have a healthy budget to buy what you need. If for example, you're thinking about house washing you'll need equipment like:
- A ladder
- The proper cleaners/detergents
- A sprayer for the cleaner
- Pressure Washer
After that, you have to haul everything home, set up, and then spend your weekend off balanced on a ladder hoping to get the results you want.
When you hire a professional all you have to do is sit back, relax, and afterward enjoy your newly cleaned surface.
Pressure Washing vs Soft Washing: What's Best For What?
What can be soft washed and what's safe to pressure wash? It all depends on the material and the age. However, some materials are better for pressure washing than others.
For pressure washing, heavy-duty materials like concrete and metal are designed to stand up to a lot of force. Typically pressure washing is ideal when you want to remove stains, dirt, rust, and debris from these surfaces.
If you're hoping for the best results when it comes to washing surfaces like siding, fences, decks, windows, and screens, soft washing is just as effective as pressure washing without the huge risk.
Got questions? Call the soft washing specialists from ICR Power Washing today at 910-467-7105. Our friendly team is always available to answer questions and schedule an appointment for your property.
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