Frequently Asked Questions

The black or brown staining seen on many roofs that is frequently mistaken for dirt or soot is really a species of algae called Gloeocapsa Magma. This alga is transferred through the air and lands on the exterior surface areas of your house, including your roof, where it feeds and grows.

In addition to causing unsightly black streaks, these algae also feed on the limestone filler in shingles. This can cause major damage and wear and tear to your roof.

Your roof isn't just dirty, it's contaminated!

For many years, pressure or power washing has been the go-to for homeowners planning to clean their roofs, but they often discover that their black streaks return. This is because they're not solving the root of the problem.

Power washing removes only the surface layer of mold, mildew, algae and bacteria that can be found on your roof. The discoloration may disappear for the time being, but without getting rid of the algae, the discolorations typically return due to regrowth within six months.

The SoftWash System we use totally cleans your roof and eliminates stain-causing microorganisms by killing 100% of these pests. This soft washing service lasts 4 to 6 times longer than conventional power washing. There's no algae regrowth – only new growth.

1. Improve the appearance of your property

Cleaning your roof is a small expense and makes a large difference.

2. Increase the lifetime of your roof

Protect your investment. Our biodegradable formula increases shingle life by up to 50%.

3. Prevent pricey roof replacement

Save your shingles and your wallet by taking care of your roof and avoiding deterioration.

4. Health benefits

Mold, mildew, fungus and algae are all on the Top 10 Allergy Irritants list. Mold and Fungus are also known to cause Sick Building Syndrome and Legionnaires Disease.

Soft washing is an alternative to pressure/power washing that does not make use of destructive high pressure. Soft washing extensively cleans surfaces as well as kills the microbes that are the root source of staining on roofing’s and various other building surfaces.

Soft washing was created over twenty years ago. It has been extensively checked and it has actually been used in predominant Florida hotels, such as Disney, Universal Studios, and public setups. Additionally, over 100,000 roofing’s have been efficiently cleaned using Soft Washing.

Soft washing gets rid of the microbes that create tarnishing, whereas pressure washing merely washes off the surface layer. Furthermore, soft washing does not use destructive high pressure, unlike pressure washing, and soft washing treatments last much longer than pressure washing treatments.

Generally, a soft washing treatment will last at the very least 4 times as long as pressure washing, before tarnishing reoccurs. In many instances, our treatments last much longer than one year.

Microbes such as mold, mildew, algae, lichen, and bacteria are accountable for most of the discoloration on roofing systems as well as other surfaces. In addition, results of the metabolism of these microorganisms is acidic, and also destructive to surfaces such as roof shingles. Eradicating these microorganisms protects against staining and enhances the durability of roofings, fencings, and also decks.

The cleansing remedies made use of in our SoftWash System are 100% eco-friendly and have extremely low VOC (volatile organic compounds) emissions. Our cleansing services are non-toxic and will not release any type of dangerous chemicals into the area surrounding your property.

Soft Washing is even more eco-friendly compared to pressure/power washing, for the following factors:

• All of our cleaning solutions are 100% eco-friendly.
• Our cleansing options have extremely low VOCs.
• We only use 1/3 the water of pressure washing.
• Our cleanings last four to six times longer compared to pressure washing, so cleaning is not required as frequently.
• Our Soft Wash Systems cleanings protect products, such as roof shingles, conserving customers money, and creating less waste in landfills brought on by debris associated with roofing, fence, and deck replacement.

Along with roof coverings, we cleanse all kinds of building siding, decks, fences, concrete as well as brick surfaces. Soft washing could be utilized on all types of building products consisting of timber, brick, concrete, aluminum, vinyl siding, shingles, and much more!

We completely assure all our work. If any kind of staining or growth of bacteria reoccurs on your roof, we have soft washed within one year of our treatment, we'll provide one complimentary clean.

Although it may be true that pressure washers can be rented at some locations, there is a method that is involved to the overall pressure washing process. It not only includes picking the right pressure but also picking the proper wand, tip, type of pressure washer and even any cleaning product that may be included. In doing so, it not only helps to keep your home clean but it also keeps the surface clean for an extended amount of time.

Although this is something that may differ from one situation to another, it is generally recommended that you have pressure washing done on your property at least once every two years and in some cases, on an annual basis. One of the factors that can help to extend the amount of time between pressure washing is the chemicals that are used during the process. Without some of those chemicals, a problem with mold and mildew is going to resurface very quickly but those chemicals help to keep the problem from becoming an issue for a very long time.

This is actually a very good question. The high pressure associated with a pressure washer can absolutely harm any surface, regardless of whether it is wood, concrete or siding. Using a professional pressure washing service allows you to take full advantage of the power cleaning associated with a pressure washing machine without having to worry about any damage to the home. In the hands of an unskilled user, only other hand, it is possible to etch many of those surfaces and damage them permanently.

Our equipment has the capacity of applying up to 3,500 – 4,000 psi of water pressure to a surface, but our main idea is to apply only that amount of pressure that is required to get the job done well. We prefer to pre-treat with a solution so that it’s not necessary to blast a surface to get it cleaned. Our technicians typically apply water at 1800 psi and are able to affect an outstanding clean without putting the integrity of the surface at risk.

These two terms can be used interchangeably, and they refer to the same method, using high pressure water to clean a variety of services. Regardless of whether you refer to it as being pressure or power, it will leave your home clean.

Our cleaning solutions typically contain detergents and surfactants. When applied to surfaces and allowed to dwell, the solution breaks down mold and grime. Subsequent power washing then lifts off the mold and grime and is able to deeply clean the surface underneath.

Since we use chemicals that are ecologically friendly, they will not cause damage to the landscaping. Additional preventative measures can also be taken to reduce the likelihood that any problems would occur, including pre-wetting of the landscaping and plants ahead of any pressure washing that is done.

Most people tend to overlook the concrete on their property. It doesn’t matter whether you are talking about concrete driveway, a patio, or the sidewalk in front of your home, it is an area of your property that can get dirty over the course of time. In most cases, the discoloration that is seen on concrete occurs over time and consistently, so it is difficult to know that you actually need to have it cleaned until the cleaning takes place. A high-quality pressure washer can blast away the mildew and make the concrete look brand-new again.

No, there are a variety of different pressures that may be used, depending upon the application. For example, you may use a high-pressure water stream with a fairly wide nozzle to clean a concrete sidewalk but if you were cleaning aluminum siding, it would likely be done with a mixture of eco-friendly chemicals and a softer pressure.

When we pressure wash a home, it is going to get wet and there is no way around it. There is no difference to the services we offer, regardless of whether we are pressure washing in the sunshine or pressure washing in the rain. The only reason we wouldn’t pressure wash is if there were dangerous weather conditions in the area, such as lightning.