Why we soft wash
Soft washing uses low pressure — about the force of a garden hose — paired with professional, biodegradable detergents. The solution does the cleaning: it kills algae, mold and mildew at the root instead of just spraying off the surface.
Because the growth is killed rather than knocked loose, your home stays clean far longer. And without high pressure, there’s no risk of cracked siding, stripped paint or water forced behind your panels.
- Garden-hose-level pressure
- Detergents kill growth at the root
- Results last months longer
- Safe for siding, roofs & trim
What each method does to your home
Soft Washing
Low pressure plus detergents. The method we use on every home and roof.
- Kills algae & mold at the source
- No damage to siding or shingles
- Longer-lasting, even finish
High Pressure
Raw force with no detergent. Fine for flat concrete — risky on a house.
- Can crack siding & strip paint
- Tears granules off shingles
- Only removes the surface layer
When does high pressure belong?
High pressure has its place — on flat, hard surfaces like concrete that can take the force. But your siding, roof and gutters aren’t built for it, and that’s where damage happens. For every home exterior we touch, soft washing is the safer, longer-lasting choice, which is why it’s the only way we clean houses and roofs.
Common questions
It’s more effective on homes. Soft washing uses detergents that kill algae and mold at the root, so the surface stays cleaner far longer than a high-pressure rinse that only blasts off the surface layer.
It can. High pressure can crack or pit siding, strip paint, force water behind panels and tear shingle granules off your roof. That’s exactly why we soft wash homes instead.