There are not many things you can do for your home’s exterior that can make such an immediate impact as pressure washing. But not all surfaces are suitable for pressure and power washing. Some things around your home are not sturdy enough to be pressure washed. Do you know the difference? These are the differences between soft and pressure or power washing, and how power washing services determine what to use where.
What is Pressure Washing?
Pressure washing is a cleaning technique that uses targeted high-powered water to remove built-up dirt, debris, algae, and mold from the exterior of your home. Power washing is similar to pressure washing in that it also uses high-powered water. The main difference is that power washing uses warm or hot water to increase cleaning power. Although the terms are typically used interchangeably, there are some differences. Pressure and power washing are excellent tools for hard, non-porous surfaces like concrete and asphalt, but they are not safe for all outdoor materials.
What is Soft Washing?
Soft washing differs from both pressure and power washing because it does not use the same high-powered water spray. Soft washing uses a gentler spray combined with industry-approved solvents and cleaners to carefully remove dirt and debris from surfaces. Soft washing is an excellent technique to use on porous exterior surfaces that require a gentler touch. Soft washing is the preferred method for things like painted wooden furniture and painted or stained porches and decks.
How Do You Know What to Use Where?
It isn’t always easy to tell what can be safely pressure washed and what cannot. It takes both training and experience to determine what to use on different surfaces. It is always best to use the least invasive and most effective method possible. At Peppers Pressure Washing, our technicians are experts at knowing what can withstand pressure or power washing and what cannot. We always work to get things as clean as possible while protecting your property and belongings.
Although pressure, power, and soft washing are typically lumped into one term, they do actually differ. While pressure washing seems like a great do-it-yourself project, it is not. Not only will you spend money renting equipment; if you use pressure washing on a surface that isn’t strong enough for it, you will end up spending a lot on repairs, or even having to replace what is damaged. Pressure washing is an inexpensive way to make your home shine, but the quality of the results does depend on who you hire. At Peppers Pressure Washing, we take great care of your home and guarantee you will be 100% satisfied with our power washing services. Make your appointment for pressure washing today!