Soft Washing Vs. Pressure Washing Services
If there is pressure washing terminology that some may not be familiar with, it's more than likely the term "soft washing." Soft washing typically requires more explanation of what is required and expected, so let's talk about the different uses of soft washing and pressure washing.
Soft Washing
When washing a roof, only the soft washing method should be used. This can be done by using a small electric pump that operates off of batteries the size of lawnmowers or vehicles. Soft washing is the safer practice for roof cleaning and window cleaning. The tips that are used with a soft washer are much wider than the tips that traditionally come with the pressure washer.
Caution should always be taken when using a pressure washer by performing a test spot on a part of the house that is not visible for others to ensure damage does not occur. Soft washing your home with an electric pump, and particularly your roof, is the best practice to ensure the safety of your home. Never attempt to use a pressure washer to wash a roof and use extreme caution around windows.
Pressure Washing
Pressure washing with high pressure of 1000-4000 psi is traditionally reserved for work such as concrete driveways, sidewalks, and more, though it should be noted that 1000-2500 psi is normally plenty to clean any flat surface. Just as caution should be taken when roof cleaning, caution should also be taken when using high pressure to clean flat surfaces like concrete, brick, stone, and tile by performing a test spot. When too much pressure is applied to certain surfaces, the top layers of those surfaces can be exposed.
It is best to start with minimum pressure and begin to work your way up to higher pressure if seeing that the current pressure you are working with is not cleaning the surface as it should. This applies whether you're using a pressure washing wand with certain tips or a surface cleaner that can attach to the wand's end. Take caution by not using more pressure than is necessary.
Call Your Local Professional
To ensure that your surfaces are protected, contact your local pressure washing company. They will have all the necessary training and equipment to keep your property safe from damage.
If you are located in the surrounding Johns Island area, contact Palmetto HydroWash LLC by calling us today!
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