Although soft washing, power washing, and pressure washing seem similar, they all use different techniques, equipment, pressure, and ingredients. Power washing and pressure washing use a much more powerful water pressure than soft washing and power washing is typically done with much hotter water than pressure washing. The soft washing method is combined with a biodegradable disinfecting cleaning solution to safely and efficiently kill the mold, mildew, bacteria, algae, fungus, moss, and more without damaging the surfaces of your home.

Soft washing is the only way to effectively remove this algae without damaging the shingles and voiding any warranty. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association recommends low-pressure detergent washing as the preferred method for cleaning asphalt roofs in order to prevent damage to the shingles.  Pressure washing a roof, even at low pressure, can and will void your warranty and cause granular loss. This means that the integrity of the roof tiles will be compromised due to damage from the intense pressure of the water. In addition, power-washing only scrubs the surface of the roof without removing the root systems that have grown in, around, and under the tiles. The Soft Wash technique eliminates all plant, fungal, bacterial life, and any dirt and grime from the roof safely, returning it to its original color with no risk of damage to the roofing materials.

Gloeocapsa Magma (bacteria) grows on shingle roofs and often leaves signature black streaks. This substance thrives in humidity and hot temperatures which makes it spread, having a destructive effect on your roof. When the roof is affected, it begins to lose its ability to reflect UV rays and eventually rots the shingles. This affects roofs severely in a negative way and can take up to 10 years off the life of a roof.

Plant preservation is a top priority for A1 Soft Wash Pro. Leaving a house clean but killing all the vegetation is a guaranteed way to ruin a reputation. Here at A1 Soft Wash Pro, we thoroughly prewet the vegetation, keep it rinsed throughout the job, and do a post rinse with a Plant Wash that neutralizes remaining residue on contact while adding nutrients back into the soil. 

As a homeowner, you always want your property to look clean and well-maintained. However, there are some issues that can obscure the true value of your home. Vinyl siding oxidation is something that a lot of homeowners have to deal with. Oxidation causes your house to look chalky and you may not notice it until all the algae has been killed and all the dirt and debris have been removed. Not only can oxidation make your home look worse, but it can also lead to expensive repairs down the line. It’s important to remove oxidation on vinyl siding. 

Here at A1 Soft Wash Pro, we used a product specifically formulated to remove oxidation and restore your vinyl back to its original luster.