You’ve probably heard the terms pressure wash, power wash, and soft wash before. But what exactly do they mean, and how can you tell when each type is appropriate? Here’s what you need to know about these three distinct techniques.
Pressure Washing and Power Washing
In most cases, the terms “pressure washing” and “power washing” are roughly interchangeable. This technique relies on the use of pressurized water to clean a wide range of services, blasting through even the toughest grime.
However, pressure washing should always be left to the professionals. A variety of factors are involved in managing pressure washing properly. The appropriate pressure, nozzle, and cleaning solutions are required for different materials.
If you try power washing on your own, you could find yourself damaging your home’s exterior. This technique isn’t suitable for every type of surface and requires careful application to achieve maximum cleaning without affecting the finish.
Soft Washing
Soft washing is an alternative approach to cleaning home exterior surfaces that is suitable for different applications. In many cases, the same equipment can handle both soft washing and pressure washing by varying the settings.
The key difference is that soft washing uses lower pressure but a higher volume of water. This ensures a thorough cleaning while preventing damage to certain surfaces. It is often the best choice for asphalt shingle roofing because it avoids cracking the shingle or removing any granules.
Depending on your siding, soft washing may be the right choice. The best way to know for sure is to leave your home exterior washing to professionals who handle these techniques every day.
Find the Right Cleaning Services for Your Property
If you’re looking to clean any kind of home exterior surface, including vinyl, aluminum, stucco, brick, wood, and roofing, you can trust the team at Chesapeake Property Services to deliver results. Just give us a call at 410-661-4235 today or contact us online.