Low Pressure Soft Washing Is Non Damaging For Siding
Pressure washing has become the standard for Milwaukee and the North Shore (great article on the neighborhoods just north of the city)homeowners to keep their homes clean. Granted, it’s an effective method that blasts away dirt and grime, but it’s not your only choice.
Soft washing can prove to be a better option in some situations, and homeowners should take note.
Let’s look at the facts:
Soft Washing vs Power Washing: What’s the Difference?
Pressure washing has become the norm for exterior cleaning. The practice involves a chemical-free concentrated stream of water to remove stuck-on dirt and debris.
This high-pressure approach works to an extent, but can be labor-intensive and time-draining. Not to mention that water alone isn’t always enough to remove stains and spots from a surface. Applying high pressure to siding can be risky as the potential for damage increases greatly.
Soft washing picks up the slack left behind from power washing. Rather than relying on pressurized water, soft washing uses detergents to clean an area and a low-pressure stream of water to rinse it away. Tough spots are easily removed, plus the chemicals prevent algae, mold, and mildew from coming back faster.
THE BENEFITS OF SOFT WASHING
POWER WASHING AND SOFT WASHING ARE BOTH EFFECTIVE CLEANING METHODS, BUT THE UNIQUE BENEFITS OF LOW PRESSURE WASHING ARE HARD TO IGNORE:
LOW PRESSURE REDUCES DAMAGE
Anytime a surface is subjected to pressure, there’s a risk of damaging the affected area. Because soft washing doesn’t require as much pressure, there’s less chance for structural damage. Typically soft washing will have the pressure equivalent to a garden hose. At Vista Pro, we use dedicated pumps that are gentle on the surface with very low PSI’s, yet incredibly efficient due to a huge flow of water(Gallons per minute).
The End Result Is Cleaner
Traditional power washing uses water and force to clean a surface, while soft washing relies on detergents. Low pressure on a house offers cleaner results because it disinfects the area. Dirt and organic growth are removed more effectively and the surface will stay cleaner for longer. Not only will they stay cleaner longer, but the difference is very noticeable as opposed to high pressure. When soft washing, the trim will really pop due to the use of chemicals. It is almost impossible to achieve with high pressure and water alone.
IT’S COST EFFICIENT
When to Choose Soft Washing Instead of Power Washing
Choosing between soft washing vs power washing largely depends on what type of surface you’re trying to clean. Soft washing reduces the risk for damage to roof shingles, windows, and painted trim. It’s also more effective at getting rid of mildew, moss, mold spores, algae, and other contaminants that make your home look dirty.
Surfaces like vinyl, eifs, stucco, aluminum, and brick tend to fare better with low pressure washing techniques. If you’re cleaning hard, less fragile surfaces like concrete, garage floors, sidewalks, or driveways, opt for hard power washing. The high pressure helps to get into cracks and crannies for a deeper clean. In addition, with concrete we will pre treat the area with our mix to help kill all the organic growth. After pre treating, we will take a high pressure surface cleaner over the area. The end result is an impeccable clean, as noticed in the picture below; this can not be achieved with water alone.
Soft Washing Milwaukee: Get a Free Quote Today!
It’s amazing what a little soft washing or power washing can do to transform your home’s exterior. For the best house washing in Metro Milwaukee, contact Vista Pro Exterior Cleaning for a free, no-obligation estimate today and make your home sparkle like new. If you prefer an instant quote, utilize our quoting software by clicking the link above. It takes roughly a minute to quote and you’ll receive a no pressure, no obligation quote delivered right to your email address.
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