Pressure Washing vs. Soft Washing
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between pressure washing and soft washing?
Pressure washing is a form of cleaning with water and/or cleaning agents at a high PSI. Soft washing is necessary when more fragile surfaces are needed to be cleaned.
What surfaces can be pressure washed?
Generally, concrete, decks, and wooden fences are safe to pressure wash. Decks made with hardwoods and pressure treated woods are generally safe to pressure wash. It's perfect for pathways, patios, walkways, and sidewalks. However, if your surface is painted and could chip, pressure washing is not advised. On the other hand, if you plan to repaint or resurface, then pressure washing might be an option.
What is soft washing and when is it necessary?
When pressure could cause damage, or the environment has caused a build up of bacteria, mold, and/or mildew, soft washing is necessary. Florida is a haven for this build up with its humid environment, especially when homes and businesses are surrounded by large shade trees. Soft washing uses low pressure and a combination of solutions to eliminate bacteria and stains. It will bring worn-out looking surfaces back to life.
What surfaces do you recommend for soft washing?
Siding, shingles and softwoods require soft washing. When it comes to house or roof washing, soft washing is your only option.
What are the benefits of soft washing?
There are many benefits to soft washing your property. They include:
1. Increased curb appeal - Keeping a well maintained property will help increase home value.
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2. Extends the lifespan of your roof - Removing debris, fungi, lichens, algae, and other contaminants from your roof increases its longevity. These contaminants lead to moisture retention which can wear down shingles, causing them to lift or crack.
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3. Gentle cleaning - Roofs used to wear with age and then need to be replaced. Now, we have a method to safely clean the shingles, allowing us to enjoy the look of our roof for the extent of its life! The use of low pressure combined with eco-friendly cleaning solutions will guarantee your roof looking beautiful and functioning for longer. In addition, we can clean all types of siding and windows safely and gently, turning back years of wear.
What else can you clean?
Great question! Some other surfaces Dandy Dukes, LLC can clean are: pavers, RVs, awnings, dumpster areas. We can disinfect and clean playgrounds, pavilions, and picnic areas.