In order to make an informed decision about utilizing softwashing or pressure washing for your residential or commercial property cleaning, you first need to understand the difference between the two.
Pressure washing is often the more recognizable of these two exterior washing terms. It is a method that uses high pressured water to remove dirt, debris, buildup, mold, and other contaminants from a surface area. Essentially, the idea is to use high-pressure water to blast away any buildup or contaminant.
Softwashing is a lesser-known term that is rapidly gaining popularity. The concept of softwashing is to use a lower pressure wash to remove any buildup, mold, contaminants, debris, dirt, etc. The softwashing combines a mixture of water and eco-friendly cleaning solutions to break down the buildup and contaminants.
The biggest difference between softwashing and pressure washing is the force used to clean an area. Pressure washing is not always the safest cleaning option as it has been known to damage certain materials due to the pressure behind the water. Both soft washing and pressure washing have their places. Pressure washing is great for hard surfaces like stone, brick, or concrete. However, softwashing is much safer on wood, most roofing material, painted areas, the siding on your home, and glass. Additionally, soft washing methods can be used on both harder and more fragile surfaces, meaning they can also effectively clean stone, brick, or concrete just as well as if not better than pressure washing.
One final consideration is that softwashing has been known to have longer lasting results. The eco-friendly cleaning solution is not only environmentally safe, but kills bacteria, contaminants, mold, and algae better than pressure washing can. It does take longer to softwash than to pressure wash; however, the overall results are worth investing the time and money.