Most people have a fair enough idea of what pressure washing is, but many would be forgiven for having never heard about soft washing. That's because, in a sense, soft washing and pressure washing are kind of the same thing, but there are some very important and big differences between the two.

The method of cleaning, known as soft washing, requires a much lower-powered stream of water to spray. Pressure is important! Typically, around 500 PSI or less is the strength desired for a good careful clean. Some paint and surfaces can easily be damaged using too much pressure, a more gentle but steady burst of water is perfect for such areas. There's also the matter of equipment and cleaning agents. Soft washing machines use different machinery and spraying nozzles that accommodate for the low pressure of water while still showering the appropriate surface area to be cleaned. The cleaning solutions are also special, as they are usually water-based, disinfecting, and biodegradable.

So, where, and why is the soft washing method used?

• For roof cleaning, it's essential. Soft washing is the perfect method for removing harmful algae such as Gloeocapsa Magma off your roof shingles or tiles without damaging them. The gentler water pressure and cleaning agents break apart and then wash away all these harmful materials.
• House washing. Many houses are surrounded with wood siding, and getting dirt, stains, and mold off these delicate surfaces can be tough. Soft washing will coat the sidings and cut through the grime, without potentially stripping off protective paint.
• Paver stone cleaning. Blasting away at paver stones with high pressure can not only strip off the protective sealant but also chip the bricks and dislodge the joints. Soft washing cleans pavers and avoids these defacements.
• It is the must use method for windows and patio screens. This one should be obvious. Screens can tear easily, and with soft washing, you won't have to worry about this.
• Certain driveways. Driveways can also be easily chipped away at, and cracks that have formed can be made worse under a high-pressure blast of water. Soft washing ensures a driveway is safely cleaned.
• Patios and lanais. Another area that's prone to having chunks torn off under high pressure, patios and lanais need to be soft washed, so they don't become a potential health hazard.

As this blog has hopefully demonstrated, pressure washing has evolved and come a long way since the early days. The method of soft washing was born out of a unique need for carefully cleaning and sanitizing more delicate surfaces with lower water pressure and safer chemical cleaning agents.

Luckily enough, top-rated pressure washing specialists like SRQ Wash of Sarasota have managed to keep up with the game. Using the latest in industrial-grade equipment and technology, no surface needs to stay filthy for long.

Do you have property in Sarasota in need of soft washing? Contact SRQ Wash for the best in local pressure washing and soft washing services today and get a free estimate.