Soft Washing
Professional soft washing for homes across Mauston, Wisconsin Dells, Baraboo, Portage, and the surrounding area. Cleaning solutions that lift algae and mildew at the root, and gentle handling for every surface we touch.
What soft washing actually is:
Soft washing uses water at less than 500 PSI, combined with biodegradable cleaning solutions that target the things that actually stain your house: algae, mildew, lichen, moss, bacteria, and the organic grime that builds up on every Wisconsin home over time.
Pressure washing blasts dirt off the surface with force. Soft washing dissolves it at the root. That difference matters because most of the surfaces on the outside of your home, the siding, the roof, the soffit, the painted wood, are not built to take 2,000 PSI of water. They were built to handle rain.
If your home has black streaks running down the siding, green growth on the north-facing walls, or dark spots on the roof, those are organic. Soft washing kills the source. Pressure washing just hides it for a few months.
Ideal for: Delicate surfaces like vinyl siding, stucco, roofs, decks, and fences to prevent damage.
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When to Use Soft Washing (and NOT Pressure Washing):
Roofs (Asphalt Shingles, Tile, Metal): High-pressure washing can severely damage roof shingles, dislodge granules, force water under tiles, and even void warranties. Soft washing is the universally recommended method for cleaning roofs, effectively killing and removing algae (black streaks), moss, and lichen without damaging the material.
House Siding (Vinyl, Stucco, Wood, Painted Surfaces, Dryvit, EIFS): Pressure washing can easily etch, crack, or strip paint from siding, force water behind panels, and damage the integrity of the material. Soft washing gently cleans these surfaces by dissolving organic growth and dirt, preventing damage and often leaving a cleaner, longer-lasting result.
Delicate Fences (Wood, Vinyl): While pressure washing can be used on some durable fences with extreme caution, soft washing is much safer for most wooden fences (especially older ones) and vinyl, preventing splintering, warping, or discoloration.
Outdoor Furniture: Most outdoor furniture (plastic, wicker, painted metal) is too delicate for high-pressure washing. Soft washing with appropriate cleaners can remove dirt, mold, and mildew safely.
Windows and Screens: High pressure can break windows, tear screens, and force water into window frames, leading to interior damage. Soft washing is the only safe method for cleaning windows and screens.
Pressure comparison
Garden hose 40 to 80 PSI
Soft wash Under 500 PSI
Pressure wash 1,500 to 3,000 PSI
Industrial wash 3,000+ PSI
Soft Wash Benefit
Unlike pressure washing that might only clean the very surface, soft washing solutions penetrate deep into the pores of the deck material. They effectively kill and remove mold, mildew, algae, fungi, and bacteria at their source, preventing their immediate regrowth. This results in a much cleaner and longer-lasting
