One of the most common questions asked in the Pressure Washing industry, is whether or not Pressure Washing Is Safe For Vinyl Siding. As it turns out the answer is not so cut and dry, as there are mixed opinions on the subject. If you’re asking a business that sells pressure washing units, then their (biased) opinion is that pressure washers are safe for vinyl surfaces. Whereas if you ask actual Pressure Washing Service providers their opinion is going to lead towards staying away from high pressured water on vinyl siding.
In this article My Gutter Doctor explains the potential damages caused to vinyl siding by pressure washing, and how we avoid these damages by using a much safer method called Soft Washing.
Over time organic growths such as algae, mold, and mildew collect and grow on the outsides of our homes. Depending on the geographic location of the home, and the proximity to trees and water will determine how frequently the home’s exterior will need to be cleaned. Houses closer to trees and/or water may require exterior cleaning ever couple years. Whereas homes that live in more arid climates with less humidity may experience relatively low amounts of growths and staining.
Pressure Washing is the use of high pressured water, either by itself or with cleaning solutions, to restore homes to a “like new” state. Home exteriors, roofs, decks, and hardscapes such as sidewalks, patios, and driveways are able to be cleaned with some form of Pressure Washing.
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Vinyl Siding Before And After Soft Washing
Pressure washing is not safe for most types of home exteriors. The mortar used for brick, stone, or other masonry can be damaged if not careful. Wood or aluminum siding are easily damaged pressure washing. High pressure water is also not recommended for Stucco and EIFS surfaces.
Pressure washing is more used for home horizontal surfaces, such as patios, walkways, driveways, pool decks, etc…
Soft Washing was created as a safe alternative to Pressure Washing, to avoid the damages caused by high pressure water. Through the use of Low Pressure water and cleaning solutions, houses are able to be safely and effectively cleaned.
Roof Cleaning Treatment Is Applied Using Soft Washing
Yes, soft washing is a 100% safe and gentle method for cleaning vinyl siding. In fact, pretty much every home exterior surface is safe to clean using Soft Washing techniques. Most professional pressure washing companies use soft washing to clean all home exterior materials.
Soft Washing Gently Removes Algae, Mold, Mildew, and Other Organic Growths From Vinyl Siding
One of the most common misconceptions in the Pressure Washing industry is that Pressure Washing companies use High Pressure Water to clean home exteriors. As it turns out, most professional pressure washing service providers use Soft Washing techniques to gently clean and restore home exteriors.
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