If you’ve been considering hiring some professional help for your exterior cleaning needs, you may be wondering if softwashing is really as effective as so many websites claim it is. While softwashing is neither effortless nor magical, it does come with some definite advantages over other exterior cleaning methods.
A Lasting Clean
Softwashing uses a cleaning solution in addition to water to clean the exterior of your home or commercial property. So unlike pressure washing, which uses only a highly pressurized stream of water to blast away dirt and grime, the cleaning solution breaks down bacteria, mold, and dirt and prevents the regrowth of organic material, leaving you with a deeper clean. Surfaces that have been softwashed can stay clean as much as six times longer than those that have been pressure washed.
Versatility
Although it lasts longer, softwashing uses a gentler cleaning method than the highly concentrated stream of water used in pressure washing. This means softwashing can be used on more delicate materials. Instead of being suited to only a few surfaces, softwashing can effectively clean your gutters, concrete sidewalks, wood fences, roofing materials, and deck.
Environmental Impact
Because softwashing uses a gentler stream of water than conventional pressure washing, it uses fewer gallons of water, conserving this precious resource and offering a more positive environmental impact.
One of the first questions many homeowners ask is whether or not the cleaning solution used in softwashing is plant safe. While you should still water your plants before softwashing and cover any plants directly in the path of runoff, softwashing shouldn’t damage your landscaping. At Safely Softwash, we’re proud to say our cleaning solution is biodegradable, so you can have your home sparkling without worrying about harmful chemical traces.