In the spring, many homeowners and business owners clean their buildings, decks, and pavements to improve curb appeal and prepare for summer. However, many are confused about the best way to go about this task. Instead of hand-scrubbing these surfaces, consider soft washing or pressure washing to improve your cleaning efficiency. Below, learn about each option to help you decide which best suits your needs.

Pressure Washing

Pressure washers use high-pressure water through two-nozzle devices that disperse water droplets at up to 4,000 pounds per square inch. This intense force can wash away pollen, dirt, bird waste, or stains from fallen berries.

Homeowners often use pressure washing setups to clean pavement like driveways, sidewalks, and concrete patios. These hard materials can hold up to the explosive force of a pressure washer, and it’s much faster and easier to clean them with a spray nozzle than to scrub by hand.

Soft Washing

Soft washing features low-pressure nozzles attached to conventional pressure washing systems, and they are set between 100 PSI and 1,000 PSI. This option is much less aggressive and relies on chemicals with the water to eat away at caked-on dirt, dust, and other organic debris.

Some companies use biodegradable chemicals for soft washing that will remove mold and other substances without posing a risk of damaging the surface because of force. Plus, these cleaners are better suited for outdoor use as they won’t contaminate the groundwater or kill the landscaping.

Soft washing works well for surfaces like vinyl siding, decking, stucco, and painted wood-like picnic tables. Homeowners and businesses may also use this method for cleaning off asphalt roofing and restoring wooden fences.

Those interested in soft washing or pressure washing their homes or businesses should contact America’s Best Cleaning & Restoration Services in La Crosse, WI. The expert technicians have more than 28 years of experience cleaning siding, roofs, decks, carpets, and mitigating mold. Call the professionals at (608) 782-6995 or visit the website for information on their free estimates and A+ Better Business Bureau rating.