If you’ve been looking into your exterior home cleaning options, you may have seen a lot of comparisons between soft washing and pressure washing. But the equipment and final clean look incredibly similar—so what’s the real difference?
Pressure Washing
Pressure washing is the exterior cleaning method most people are more familiar with. It uses a highly pressurized stream of water to blast away mold, algae, and anything else discoloring your home and walkways.
Weaknesses
Unfortunately, pressure washing isn’t a “one size fits all” solution for your external cleaning needs. Pressure washing can force water behind vinyl siding, creating optimal conditions for mold growth. You’re trying to get rid of the unsightly and unhealthy stains left behind by mold and algae growth, so encouraging their swift return makes pressure washing an ineffective cleaning method.
Vinyl siding isn’t the only material that can be negatively affected by pressure washing. Porous or delicate materials, like brick, glass, concrete, and wood, can all be damaged by the intensity of pressure washing, leading you to expensive repairs in the future.
Soft Washing
Unlike pressure washing, soft washing is a “one size fits all” method. Using a gentler stream of water, soft washing is a safe cleaning technique for wood, brick, vinyl, concrete, asphalt shingles, and many other materials. Because soft washing uses cleaning chemicals, rather than just water, your surfaces are sanitized, preventing the regrowth of mold and algae.
Ready for Soft Washing?
Here at Excel Eco Clean, we’re proud to offer 30 years of experience and environmentally friendly soft wash services. If you’re ready for a lasting clean, contact us today!