Softwashing for Roof Cleaning by Professionals

In many cases soft washing is the most efficient method of cleaning as this technique relies on a low pressure water injection and it is recommended for the cleaning of soft surfaces such as protective coatings from your building’s exterior and roofs. The process soft washing relies on applying cleaning detergents at low pressure and rinsing the solution and any contaminants off the surface with a low pressure. It is most suitable cleaning method for roofs thanks to its low pressure because high pressure cleaning methods like pressure washing and power washing can damage soft surfaces, roof protective coatings as well as it can damage asphalt roofs. In summary, soft washing is the process of applying cleaning detergents at low pressure and rinsing the solution and any contaminants off the surface with a low pressure stream of clean water.

Typically, a cleaning solution for residential house washing will include Sodium Hypochlorite (bleach) and a surfactant or foaming agent. Sodium Hypochlorite is very safe and effective when used properly. It is used in the treatment of drinking water, to disinfect swimming pools and many other sanitary applications. By the time the cleaning solution is mixed with water and applied to the surface of the house, the bleach content is just a tad more than a swimming pools normal operating level. Hence apart from an efficient and reliable cleaning technique, soft washing is also a generally safe technique and environmental friendly technique.

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