The Difference: Power Washing, Pressure Washing & Soft Washing - Pressure Washing Middlesex

The Difference: Power Washing, Pressure Washing & Soft Washing

Ever wonder what the difference is between these three terms? Well, wonder no more. There are subtle yet distinct differences between all of them. Here at Clearview Washing, we eliminate the confusion and help you get all the terms straight so you can make the best decision for you. No matter which option you go with, you’ll need a professional to get the job done right.

Let’s examine the differences between power washing, pressure washing and soft washing:

Power Washing

With the ability to remove surface material such as dirt, mildew, and mold, power washing is a traditionally popular way to clean exteriors like siding and concrete through the use of pressurized water. It can be harmful to the exterior because it’s so powerful. It’s a bit different from pressure washing because it uses hot water to clean the exterior. When water has been heated to a certain temperature, it is better able to break down contaminated materials from your home much better than cold water can.

Due to the power involved with these machines, you should have a professional do the job. If you don’t know what you’re doing, you could damage your property. Even seasoned professionals have to be extremely careful with power washing techniques. Only use power washing on hard surfaces such as sidewalks, patios, and driveways.

Pressure Washing

Pressure and power washing are both very similar. The difference all lies in the temperature of the water. Pressure washing, like its name indicates, relies more on pressure from the nozzle to blast away dirt and stains. However, it uses a normal temperature of water. Just as with power washing, only a professional should perform this, and it should only be relegated to hard surfaces. Never use it on siding or roofing.

Soft Washing

Very different from the above two, soft washing uses eco-friendly and environmentally-safe chemical solutions as well as a gentle stream of water rather than high-powered nozzles and harsh chemicals. It may not seem like it, but the siding and roofing of your home is very delicate. With high power washing, you can experience denting and pitting on your vinyl siding, and peeling and chipping paint on your wood siding.

Rest assured, here at Clearview Washing, we only use soft washing. That’s because we want to protect your home with a gentle process using solutions that are powerful enough to get off several layers of dirt. At the same time, though, they won’t damage your surrounding landscape.

After applying the solution to your home, we leave it alone for a bit so it can get into the cracks and pores to further break down dirt, mold, and mildew. After that, we’ll apply a low-rinse system to remove the dirt and cleaning solution, with a system that’s not much more powerful than a simple garden hose.

Ready to make an appointment for soft washing in New Jersey? Call Clearview today at 732-462-1187.