Pressure washing uses high-pressure water — typically 2,000 to 4,000 PSI — to blast dirt, grime, and debris off surfaces. It is highly effective on concrete, brick, and hardscape surfaces that can withstand that level of force.
Soft washing uses low pressure — typically 60 to 500 PSI — combined with specialized cleaning solutions to safely remove mold, mildew, algae, bacteria, and grime from surfaces that cannot handle high pressure. The solution does the cleaning work, not the water pressure.
Vinyl siding, wood siding, stucco, painted surfaces, asphalt shingles, and older brick can all be permanently damaged by high-pressure washing. Etched wood, blown-in seams, and stripped granules from shingles are common results of pressure washing surfaces that require soft washing.
House washing — all siding types. Roof cleaning — black streaks, moss, and lichen. Deck cleaning — wood and composite. Fence washing — wood and vinyl. Any painted or delicate surface.
Concrete driveways and sidewalks. Brick and stone retaining walls. Unsealed concrete patios. Commercial concrete surfaces.
Soft washing is not just safer. It lasts longer. The cleaning solutions kill mold and algae at the root, preventing them from returning for 2 to 4 times longer than pressure washing alone. Jet Stream uses soft wash as the standard method for all residential surfaces in Fort Wayne — see our house washing and roof washing services.
Jet Stream will assess your surfaces and use the right method for the job — never pressure on something that requires a soft wash.