Soft wash house and siding cleaning for Rochester and Strafford County. Safe for all siding types, including older wood and painted exteriors. Free estimates.
Pressure washing and soft washing are not the same thing. High-pressure washing is the right tool for hard surfaces like concrete and brick. On house siding, high pressure creates problems: it can crack older vinyl, strip paint, drive water into wall cavities through gaps around windows and trim, and break down caulking that seals the exterior. For siding, the correct method is soft wash, and it consistently produces better results than blasting the surface with pressure.
Soft wash works by applying a professional cleaning solution at low pressure. The solution contains a surfactant and a biocide that breaks down and kills algae, mold, mildew, and the bacteria responsible for those black streaks on your siding. After a dwell period, the dead organic matter rinses off cleanly. Because the algae is killed rather than pushed around, the results hold longer than high-pressure washing alone.
Most homes in Rochester and Strafford County develop visible algae and mildew growth on the north and west sides of the house within one to two years, especially on vinyl siding. The pattern is almost always the same: green or gray discoloration near the foundation line, black streaks running down from the roof line, and a general chalky or dingy appearance to siding that was once a clean white or light gray. One soft wash visit fixes all of it.
We walk the exterior before starting. We check the siding type, identify any damaged areas or open gaps, and note any plants or outdoor furniture that needs protection.
We wet down surrounding plants and shrubs with fresh water. Windows and doors are confirmed closed before we begin applying solution.
We apply a biodegradable soft wash solution at low pressure. The solution penetrates and kills algae, mold, and mildew at the root level.
The cleaning solution sits on the surface for several minutes. This is what kills the organic growth rather than just displacing it.
We rinse the siding from top to bottom with clean water at low pressure, washing away dead algae and cleaning solution without streaks.
We do a final rinse of all surrounding plants to dilute any solution that may have drifted during the process.
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Rochester, Somersworth & All of Strafford County NH