What is Soft Washing?

/ Clean Coastal Living, Inc./

Soft washing is a cleaning method using low pressure and specialized solutions (typically bleach, water, and sometimes a surfactant) to safely remove mildew, bacteria, algae and other organic stains from roofs and building exteriors. Low pressure soft washing is so named to differentiate the method from power washing.

Recommended by Manufacturers

The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association recommends low-pressure bleach or detergent assisted washing as the preferred method for cleaning asphalt roofs in order to prevent damage to the shingles.

Low Pressure House Washing

When it comes to cleaning your home's delicate components, you can't beat the method of soft washing. A soft washing uses far less pressure than a pressure washing does, so it won't damage your home's siding or roofing. Our soft washing process results in a longer cleaner surface than traditional pressure washing.

Deeper Clean = Longer Results

Even though a soft washing process may use less pressure than a pressure washing does, it provides a deeper clean by killing the me spores at the root system. This quality cleaning comes from unique cleaning solution and the recommend dwell time used during the soft washing process.

Environmental Friendly Deteregents

Since a soft washing uses less water than a pressure washing does, it won't put the same demands on the local water source that the higher-pressure option will. On top of that, a softwashing's solution is biodegradable, so it won't hurt the nearby greenery.

Your Exterior Cleaning Solution

When your exterior surfaces are in need of cleaning and you want to properly maintain the longevity of your home or business exterior siding give the professionals at Clean Coastal Living a call.


A U.S. Army Veteran-Owned Pressure Washing Company with locations in St. Simons Island, GA and Bluffton, SC. Clean Coastal Living’s mission is to continue delivering professional and meticulous exterior cleaning services for residential and commercial customers. We rely on our client's continuous word of mouth, to fuel this organization into every opportunity.

Serving businesses along the Coastal Empire since 2013!

Screened Enclosure Cleaning

/

Screen Enclosure Soft Washing

Pool Screen Enclosure Cleaning

Pool Screen Enclosure Cleaning

While screen enclosures do an excellent job of keeping bugs, wildlife, and yard debris out of your outdoor living spaces and pools their exteriors don’t repel pollen. Over time, pollen can accumulate on the structure’s surfaces, forming a film of fungus that makes your enclosure look old or dirty. 

Low-Pressure Screen Cleaning

Soft washing is a low-pressure cleaning process commonly used to safely treat and remove organic matter: mildew, bacteria, algae, fungus, moss, lichens in addition to dirt, grime, and spiderwebs.

  • The screens and framing are sprayed with a disinfectant from the bottom to the top (allows overlapping of cleaner) with starting position either inside or out of the enclosure.

  • Rinsing the cleaning solutions starts at the top to bottom on the outside of the enclosure first and ending on the inside of the screen enclosure. 

  • Following this order is to ensure no detergents and grime aren’t left inside the area. 

*** There is no need for high pressure when cleaning screens, for they create holes, increase pre-existing punctures beyond repair, will push out the rubber seals securing the screen, and damage to paint from the aluminum, wood, or metal framing.

 

Pool Screened Enclosure Cleaning

Pool Enclosure Cleaning

Screened pool enclosures can be a challenge when referencing cleaning. The screened enclosure needs to be handled with care. Also, debris like pine needles, acorns, Spanish moss, leaves, and mold can settle in high-up, hard-to-reach areas of the caged structure.

 

Lanai Screened Enclosure Cleaning

Lanai Screen Cleaning with a soft wash cleaning method

Lanai Screen Cleaning with a soft wash cleaning method

A lanai can be initially described much like a porch: It has a roofed entrance, but more than one “wall” is open to the elements.

 

Porch Screened Enclosure Cleaning

Screened Porch Cleaning

Screened Porch Cleaning

Porches tend to be an extension of the exterior of a house. Unlike patios, they usually have a roof and have a wood floor. Porches can be located on the front, back, or even side of the home. You can even have multiple porches! The sides of porches may be open or screened. Porches are designed for relaxing, dining, reading, or simply enjoying our Coastal weather. 

If you want your screened enclosures professionally cleaned without the hassle, consider calling Clean Coastal Living, we have the expertise and tools to do the job right.