Soft Washing vs Pressure Washing: Which Does Your House Need?

Pressure washing uses force to blast dirt off a surface. It works well on concrete driveways, pavers and walkways, which can take the punishment.

Soft washing uses low pressure, about the same as a garden hose, with a cleaning solution that kills mildew and algae at the root. It is the right choice for stucco, vinyl siding, painted wood and roofs.

High pressure on stucco can etch the surface and push water behind it. On a roof it can strip the granules that protect the shingles.

A good rule: if you would not stand on it, it should not get high pressure. Most Florida homes need both methods in one visit, the soft wash for the house and pressure for the driveway.