House Soft Washing for Stucco, Siding & Painted Walls
Stucco and painted walls should not be blasted. Soft washing uses low pressure and a cleaning solution to lift algae, mildew and salt film so the paint and texture stay intact.
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Why stucco needs a different method
Stucco is porous. High pressure can drive water into it, chip paint and open the texture coat. Green and black streaks from algae and mildew grow in the pores, so the cleaning has to work at the surface, which is what a soft wash does.
How a soft wash works
We apply a mild cleaning solution at low pressure, let it work on the growth, then rinse. Landscaping is wetted before and after so plants stay protected. The solution does the cleaning, not the force.
Results and timing
Walls come back to the true color of the paint. Because the growth is treated at the source, a soft wash tends to stay cleaner longer than a high-pressure wash. Most homes are done in a few hours.
What we clean
- Stucco homes and condos
- Painted block and concrete walls
- Vinyl and fiber-cement siding
- Soffits, fascia and trim
- Screen enclosures and lanais
- Fences and gates
Common Questions
Will soft washing damage my paint?
No. The point of a soft wash is low pressure, so the paint is not stripped or chipped. If paint is already failing, we will tell you before we start.
Is it safe for my plants?
We wet down landscaping before and after and rinse thoroughly. If you have especially delicate plants, tell us and we plan around them.
How is this different from pressure washing?
Pressure washing relies on force and suits concrete. Soft washing relies on the cleaning solution and suits stucco, paint, siding and roofs.