If you’re aware of the damages caused by pressure washing and want to avoid those, we’ve got your back. Besides basic wash using a pressure washing method, we offer a soft washing method too which is considered one of the safest methods to clean your roof.
There are several reasons you should pick soft wash to get your roof cleaned. Also, you’ll find several reasons to pick this service from us. We’ll be talking about everything about soft wash here to help you in making a decision.
Soft Wash Roof Cleaning
Soft wash is the exact opposite of the most commonly used pressure cleaning method used to clean the roof.
In the soft wash, a low-pressure stream of water is spread to clean the roof. A safe and biodegradable detergent and some other ingredients are mixed with the water which focuses on removing algae, mildew, bacteria, and other contaminants that should not be there on the roof.
It is being used widely nowadays because of its effectiveness in clearing maximum types of unwanted contaminants and buildups from the roof. Another reason is that it is safe and gentle to the roof.
Let’s talk about the benefits of this method.
Why Soft Wash?
Less Pressure on the Roof
The very common method of cleaning roofs was pressure washing at first. It damages the shingles because of the high-speed water that comes out from the pipe. Soft wash doesn’t come with that issue.
In the soft washing method, the job is done by the ingredients used, not the pressure of water. As a result, the water that is spread using the pipe remains gentle on your roof. Thus the shingles have to face less pressure when you’re, or we’re, cleaning those using the soft wash method.
Environment-friendly
The method of soft wash contains adding detergent to the water. This might seem harmful to nature but the soft wash method allows you to use the nicest and calmest detergents that don’t create any issues.
You’ll find many biodegradable and environment-friendly detergents in the market. Soft wash can clean everything on your roof with the help of those detergents. As a result, you aren’t harming nature when you’re using this method.
Less Water Consumption
A huge advantage of soft wash is its water consumption rate. You won’t find this system consuming more water than a pressure cleaning.
In pressure cleaning, the water has to put huge pressure on the roof. So, it comes out at a high speed, which results in consuming a decent about of water. In the soft wash method, the speed of water is not important at all. So, you can get the job done with significantly less water compared to the pressure cleaning method.
Safe for the Shingles
Your roof shingles are strong but start being weak with time. Several natural impacts also make the shingles weak. The high-speed water output from pressure washing also weakens the shingles of your roof.
Soft wash doesn’t come with such an impact on them. Instead of putting such huge pressure, soft wash keeps the shingles safe by gently removing dirt and other accumulations from them.
As this is safe for the shingles, you can save a few bucks from roof repairing costs for sure.
Removes all Types of Contaminants
When pressure washing focuses on removing the visible accumulations and contaminants from your roof, soft wash focuses on working more intensely to remove other types of issues too.
Soft wash helps you to get rid of algae, moss, grime, and similar other types of issues. Also, it focuses on removing mold and mildew that spreads too quickly and enter your home.
Besides these, soft wash focuses on removing the pests too which pressure washing ignores in most cases. When the roof is thoroughly washed using the soft wash method, it reaches even the tough-to-reach points and kills pests.
Extended Lifespan of the Roof
You’ve already seen that soft wash is gentle of the singles. Besides, it puts way lesser pressure compared to pressure washing. These features allow the soft wash method to keep your roof free from damages caused by washing.
So, you can expect an extended lifespan of the roof when you use the soft wash method as a part of your roof cleaning and maintenance routine. A roof that is well-maintained and less damaged can deliver you huge support for a long time.
Financial Benefit
Soft wash comes with a financial benefit for you too. It may cost higher than pressure washing. However, in the long run, the scenario is different.
This process doesn’t damage the shingles. So, you can save some bucks as you won’t have to run for maintenance frequently. By ensuring lower pressure on the roof, soft wash allows it to last and serve you for a long time. You can also save some bucks this way.
Soft wash kills bacteria and pests efficiently. As a result, the risk of health hazards is very low. So, you won’t have to spend money on medical issues caused by such pests or bacteria.
Other Advantages
The advantages shown above are the pros of using soft wash as a method of cleaning your roof. You’ll also get other benefits including improved appearance, reduced energy consumption, fewer health issues of family members, etc.
Reasons behind Choosing Us for Soft Washing
Experts in this Process
Our team comes with experts in the soft washing process who know how to get rid of the maximum amount of contaminants and buildups using detergents. We’ve been offering our soft wash roof cleaning service for a long time.
So, you can depend on us. We’ll get the job done for you ensuring maximum benefit from the process.
Utilization of Ingredients
We have our own formula for using the ingredients to carry out the best result from the process. We’ve developed this formula in this long journey and applied it a lot of times. The outcome was amazing.
We know how to utilize the ingredients and the proportion of using them. So, allow us to do this job for you. We’ll definitely ensure the best result.
Reasonable Pricing
Compared to pressure washing, soft washing is a bit costly. It takes longer than pressure washing. Also, there are several ingredients we have to use in this process.
But we want our clients to enjoy the service without thinking much about the bucks. That’s why we offer our soft washing service at a very reasonable price. You can compare the service charge with others and you’ll see the difference.
Fast Response
We’re always prepared to serve you. So, no matter when you call us, we make sure that we’re managing the closest schedule possible.
We don’t want to keep you waiting. With a team large enough to serve several clients at the same time, we are always ready to respond to your call. Take your phone and make a call to us. We’ll be there for you.
Soft Wash Roof Cleaning Cost
The cost of soft wash depends on a few factors. The type of roof, chemicals used, size of the roof, and many other factors have an impact on the pricing of our soft wash roof cleaning service.
Not all types of roofs can be cleaned using soft wash only. Also, depending on the roofing material, the ingredients used in the solution vary. Different ingredients come at different prices. So, it has an impact on the cost too.
When the roof is large and multi-storied, you need to spend more compared to the cost of cleaning a small and single-storied roof.
To help you in calculating the cost, we’ve set an approximate cost per square foot. Our soft wash roof cleaning service may cost you around 0.50 to 0.80 USD per square inch. The exact price can be set after knowing more about your roof. This range is given so that you can make an estimation about the number of bucks you have to spend.
Common Ingredients Used in Soft Washing Process
We use multiple ingredients in our soft wash roof cleaning service. Each of them has an impact on the end result where your roof is clean and nice. Let’s talk about the basic ingredients used in the soft wash.
Bleach
Bleach is one of the most used and major parts of soft washing liquid. The reason is it can effectively kill the organisms. Algae, fungi, mildew, etc. are removed by bleach. The growth of these organisms should be stopped and bleach does that.
Besides killing these organisms, bleach destroys the root system too. As a result, those can’t regrow easily.
Surfactants
When bleach kills the organisms, surfactants focus on loosening dirt and grime. It has another reason to be there.
Bleach water quickly runs down without making an impact. As a result, using bleach water only can’t ensure the best result. Surfactants help the water to stay on the surface for a long time by reducing its surface tension. Thus bleach gets enough time to kill organisms.
Surfactants work on penetrating dirt, grime, and such other buildups and loosen those. As a result, when you spread water over those, they easily leave the surface and get rinsed by the water.
Odor Masker
Bleach works great to kill organisms. You won’t find anything as safe and effective as it. However, there is a problem with it.
It leaves a smell that most people don’t enjoy. The smell is so bold that you can’t even overlook it. That’s why, in the solution, we use an odor masker that covers the smell of bleach. As a result, after washing, your roof and surroundings stay free from the strong odor of bleach.
There are several types of odor maskers coming with several smells. We like lavender and lemon much. We can arrange one according to your choice if we have that available.
Plant Protector
Typically the runoff water from soft washing is safe for the plants you have in your garden, but you can go a step further by using a plant protector.
Plant protector is a liquid that makes the soft washing liquid neutralized so that they don’t leave any impact on the plants. Also, it coats the leaves with a protective barrier. Some plant protectors come with some essential nutrients for plants.
These are the common ingredients for making the soft washing solution.
When to Call for Roof Cleaning Service?
A few signs suggest you call for a roof cleaning service. You should be able to identify the signs so that you can save your roof from early damage. Some of the common signs are below which suggest you clean your roof.
Black Streaks
Black streaks are the signs of mold. Mold is the result of excessive moisture under the roof. At a glance, you might think that it is doing nothing but affecting the appearance of your roof only. You’re wrong. It is doing more than that.
Mold damages the shingles quickly and reduces their service life. Besides, excessive mold causes several health hazards to your family members. So, don’t forget to call us if you see black streaks on your roof.
Moss and Algae
If you see that moss and algae are growing on your roof, you should clean those as soon as possible. Besides hampering the appearance of your house, they harm the shingles. Being deeply rooted in the shingles, they decrease the service life of the shingles.
Also, they are home to many harmful pests which can create dangerous health hazards. This is another way moss and algae are harmful to you.
They grow way faster than you think. So, don’t be late to call us.
Leaf Buildup
When there are large trees around your house, leaf buildup is very common. Being carried by air, leaves fall on your roof. Most of those are carried away by air too. But some of those stay there. These are harmful to your roof.
Leaves trap moisture and create a damp situation on the roof shingles. As a result, the shingles get damaged easily. Besides, leaves allow several pests to make their home on your roof.
So, if you find any sign of leaf buildup, make sure that you’re cleaning those.
Been a while since the Last Cleaning
If it’s been a while since the last roof cleaning session, you should go for another cleaning session. Even if you can’t see, dirt and debris accumulation happens on your roof. Those are harmful to the appearance and service life of the shingles.
So, if at least two years have passed after the last basic cleaning, you should think of another one.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do you soft wash all types of roofs?
In the case of some roofs, soft ash is not effective. So, to deliver the best result, we offer service according to your roof.
After knowing about your roof, we suggest the best cleaning method for it. But it is your roof and we value what you want. So, if you have any specific cleaning method in your mind, we can go for that. In that case, we guarantee the best effort, but not the best result.
How long does your soft wash treatment last?
While performing soft wash, we make sure that we’re using the best solution possible. We want to ensure a long-lasting result.
The typical duration of our soft-wash treatment is around 3-4 years. It depends on how well you maintain the roof, the climate of your surroundings, and many other factors.
Is my property safe from the solution you use?
We use the ingredients safe on everything on your property. Even the plants, which are the most vulnerable to chemicals, are safe from the solution we use.
You’re cleaning the roof to keep it safe. So, using something harmful is not expected. So, we make sure to use harmless ingredients only. You can depend on us.
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