Soft Washing

Soft wash house washing, done correctly, should not harm your plants or landscaping. The key is proper preparation. A professional crew will pre-wet all surrounding vegetation, use eco-friendly, biodegradable cleaning solutions, and rinse thoroughly after the job. Your garden stays protected when the right steps are followed before any cleaning begins. A homeowner in Freehold, NJ recently called us with this exact concern. She had spent decades building a beautiful landscape around her home and had a bad experience years ago when a power washer damaged her hedges despite promises it would be safe. She wanted to know if our soft wash house washing service was truly different. It is, and here is why. What Makes Soft Washing Different From Power Washing? Soft washing uses [...]

Yes, it is possible to soft wash a house while minimizing or avoiding bleach, but there are tradeoffs. Many professional soft washing services use sodium hypochlorite (a bleach derivative) because it effectively kills mold, mildew, and algae at the source. Alternative, lower-chemical solutions exist, but results can vary depending on what is growing on your home's exterior. A homeowner recently called us at Clearview Washing asking about soft washing their home, detached garage, wood porch, and patio furniture. Before wrapping up, she made a point to mention she wanted to avoid bleach. It is a question we hear more often than you might think, and it deserves a straight answer. We are based in Freehold, NJ, and we have washed hundreds of homes across [...]

Yes, soft washing is completely safe for your roof and siding. Unlike pressure washing, soft washing uses low-pressure water combined with cleaning solutions to remove algae, mold, and grime without forcing water under shingles or cracking siding. It is actually the recommended method for these surfaces by most roofing and siding manufacturers. A homeowner in Freehold, NJ recently called us with this exact concern. They had green algae growing on their siding and wanted their roof cleaned but were worried about whether high pressure would cause damage. It is a fair question, and we hear it all the time. A lot of homeowners assume that more pressure means a better clean, but that is not always the case. At Clearview Washing, we use soft [...]