Have you ever heard of soft washing? What does that mean exactly? What are some of the benefits of soft washing vs. pressure washing? In this blog post, I will talk about the differences between the two, what we do here in Des Moines, and why.
CJ’s Window Cleaning does soft washing when it comes to homes. We do not do pressure washing. Most homes in Des Moines, Iowa have either vinyl siding, or a type of Hardiplank siding. Neither of them should be pressure washing if at all possible.
What is pressure washing? What is power washing? This might sound obvious, but pressure washing is using high pressured water to blast and dirt, grime, mold, mildew or anything else that might need to be cleaned off of a surface. Is this effective? For the most part, yes, it will get the job done. Is it the best way to wash, and is it the safest? No, absolutely not. Pressure washing when done incorrectly can do a lot more hard than it can do good. It can cause instantly visual issues, like blasting the paint off of the siding, or even putting holes in the siding. We do not want to do that. Unfortunately, most homeowners that decide to wash their home, pressure wash their home because it is the way it’s been done for years, and it is the “easiest.” It can also cause longer term issues when you get water behind the siding, you are actually risking potential damage, long term.
So that takes us to soft washing. CJ’s Window Cleaning has been doing pressure washing of hard surfaces and soft washing of siding in Des Moines, Ankeny, West Des Moines, Johnston, Urbandale, and more for a few years now. Soft washing is using a chemical or detergent, and applying that to the surface of the home or roof, and simply letting it dwell for the correct amount of time, and rinsing it off. It sounds very easy, and to be honest, with the proper training, it is. Without the knowledge needed, it can be every bit dangerous as well. Homeowners should not try and mix these harsh chemicals by themselves without the training. That is why you call the professionals in Des Moines for Power washing, soft washing, pressure washing and more. CJ’s Window Cleaning is Based in Ankeny but serves the entire Des Moines Metro. We also specialize in window cleaning and gutter cleaning. Give us a call today!
