Power Washing vs Soft Washing Service in CT

How to Know Which is Right For You

Power Washing

Most people are familiar with the term power washing. This method uses high water pressure to blast off algae, dirt, grease and grime. It has been used for decades as one of the only forms available to clean the exterior of roofs and buildings. As the industry has evolved, we have learned that power washing has the potential to cause extreme damage to many substrates like roofs and siding. Power washing is the right choice in some instances, like removing paint from a deck or thick algae from a concrete walkway. But for other situations, there are better options.  
 
Generally, power washing is done with cold water, but hot water power washing can be used in certain situations. This service works best for removing gum from concrete and fleet cleaning. Fleet cleaning or commercial truck cleaning needs hot water to soften up road grime and to allow degreasers to work properly, especially in colder climates 

Areas to power wash include: 
Driveways
Stone Walls
Rough Concrete
Sidewalks
Paved Patios
Brick or Stone Structures 
Fleet Cleaning

Soft Washing

Soft Washing is completely different from power washing. Instead of using high pressure, cleaning solutions are added to the water and sprayed at less intense pressures. These solutions are then rinsed off with a follow-up low pressure spray.  This allows for efficient and powerful cleaning without the destructive force of power washing. The only area of the house that doesn’t require rinsing would be the roof. It is perfectly safe for the solution to sit on the roof shingles until the next rain comes and washes it off. The reduced pressure allows for use on more delicate surfaces, and cleaning won’t strip protective coatings or damage structures.

With soft washing, results are longer lasting because the detergent and solutions used gradually eat away algae, mildew and even bacteria, making your house or structure both healthy and clean. There is no need to worry about chipping paint, or harming the integrity of your roof when soft washing. It’s important to note, however that some of the chemicals used can be harmful to plants, so its best left to the experts. 

Areas to Soft Wash Include:
Siding (including Cedar Shake, Wood Panel, and Vinyl)
Roofs
Fencing
Stucco and Coquina
Outdoor Rooted Plants
Outdoor Wood Furniture
Screens, Enclosures and Porches