This article discusses soft washing, a type of exterior cleaning that uses sodium hypochlorite to remove mold, mildew, and other organic materials from exterior surfaces. The soft washing process can be used on houses, roofs, driveways, decks, and more.
The soft washing process is similar to pressure washing in many ways. However soft washing does not require the use of high pressure to achieve a clean finish.
A soft washing system mixes in sodium hypochlorite with water and sprays the mixture on a surface being cleaned.
The soft wash solution penetrates deep into a surface's cracks and pores to remove dirt, oils, and pollutants.
Soft washing is an excellent alternative to pressure washing because it does not damage exterior surfaces as high pressure can.
Soft washing has been proven to be an effective exterior cleaning method for many homes, buildings, and other surfaces.
The most popular soft washing solution consists of an algicide known as sodium hypochlorite. This is the same chemical used in swimming pools to remove the harmful algae colonies.
Soft washing is ideal for exterior cleaning because it has a much lower chance of causing harm to the surface than other cleaning methods such as brushing or power washing.
Here are a few of the main benefits of soft washing:
Soft washing works by first applying a coat of soft washing solution. The soft wash solution is generally a mixture of algicide and surfactant. Once applied, the soft wash solution gets to work breaking down algae, mold, mildew, spider webs, dirt, and more. After about 10 minutes, the soft washing solution is thoroughly rinsed from the surface.
Soft washing can be used to clean: