How long does soft wash last?
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3 to 5 years
How long will a soft wash treatment last? Depending on the surface being treated, anywhere from 3 to 5 years or longer. We warrant full roof cleanings for 5 years, other surfaces for varying periods of time. But any/all soft wash treatment results should last up to 6x longer than if just pressure washed alone.
What is considered a soft wash?
Soft washing is a cleaning method that uses a low pressure washing technique, along with a mixture of algaecides, bleach, surfactants and water, to safely clean exterior surfaces of organic stains, mildew and algae.
Are Soft washes worth it?
Absolutely! Soft washing uses gentle cleaning chemicals, akin to soap and water, that gently clean your house. In fact, soft washing can help maintain any paint or stains on your house’s siding and make it last even longer.
How much sh does it take to soft wash a house?
Soft washing only uses 60 gallons of cleaning solution, which is comprised of about 40 gallons of water. The cleaning solution is so effective that it lasts 4 – 6 times longer than pressure washing. Making it more sustainable for the environment and your wallet.
How often should a house be soft washed?
With the soft wash system, a house with vinyl or aluminum siding will remain clean for a minimum of three years. Stained or painted wood siding is always more porous and requires more attention. Soft washing wood every one to two years thoroughly can help the longevity of the stain or paint.
How often should you soft wash your roof?
every 2-3 years
Soft wash roof cleaning is recommended by the Asphalt Roof Manufacturers Association and is stated in all major shingles warranty coverage as the only way to clean your roof, which extends the life of your roof by up to 15 years if you get it done on a recurring basis (usually every 2-3 years).
What do you need to soft wash a house?
The main things that is needed to soft wash a vinyl house is a ladder, bleach pump up sprayer, a pressure washer, outdoors bleach or liquid pool shock, and detergent. The detergent must be bleach stable. Do Not use liquid dish soap. All hardware stores have house wash soaps or a laundry detergent can be used.
Can I soft wash with a pressure washer?
Yes, you can soft wash with a pressure washer by adjusting the PSI (pound-force per square inch) either through the pressure washer itself or by using a different tip on your sprayer. It is not vastly different from regular pressure washing.
Is soft washing a house more expensive than power washing?
Another great feature of soft washes is its ability to clean in between crevices. With more detailed cleaning, this type of cleaning can last up to four to six times longer than power washing. With minimal upkeep, a soft wash may be a bit more cost-efficient than pressure washing.
How long does soft wash take to work?
The next part of the soft washing process is waiting. The solution needs to sit on the surface for at least 5 minutes. But the exact time depends on how dirty the surface is. If there is a lot of grime or algae, the solution needs to sit for longer.
How long does it take to soft wash a house?
How long does it take to SoftWash a House? Average cleaning times for a small home is couple of hours, ½ day for a medium size home and even up to a full day for much larger homes. Times will vary based on weather, condition of the home, size of home, and amount of vegetation.
How much water does it take to soft wash a house?
Soft washing involves using low pressure water, a surfactant and Sodium Hypochlorite to Clean off dirt and grime from your building. Depending on the pump volume for example a 5.5 gallon per minute pump will require up to 5.5 gallons of water to operate.