If you are looking for an experienced company to help with your render cleaning or cladding cleaning project in the Cardiff and Vale area then you have come to the right place

Acrylic premixed Renders have become increasingly popular for builders and developers over the last decade or so, although stronger and more water resistant than the traditional sand and cement based renders, these newer coloured renders are textured and breathable and create the ideal growth conditions when mixed with the British climate for moss and algae to flourish. These organic growths usually present themselves in green, black, red, or yellow staining and are best treated early on.

It is important not to attempt to clean any type of coloured or textured render with high pressure / Jet washing services as this will damage the surface of the render. This is where soft washing is an ideal process to quickly and effectively clean and remove the algae, and organic growth from the surface without damaging the render.

What is Soft Washing, and how does it work?

Soft washing is a cleaning process that safely removes organic stains, mildew, and algae from outdoor surfaces using a low-pressure washing technique and a mixture of biocides or sodium hypochlorite, surfactants, and water.

What is the distinction between Soft Washing and Power Washing, often known as Pressure Washing?

Although the procedures, equipment, pressure, and chemicals used in soft washing, power washing, and pressure washing appear to be identical, they are not. Power washing and pressure washing require much higher water pressure than soft washing, and power washing is usually done with high pressure. To kill mould, mildew, bacteria, algae, fungus, moss, and other bacteria, the Soft Washing method is paired with a biodegradable sanitising cleaning solution.

When is it OK to use the Soft Washing method?

Patios, driveways, roof tiles, render, decking, cladding etc, and other surfaces that are notoriously difficult to clean with pressure or might be damaged if used with high pressure should be soft washed. Soft washing was developed with the purpose of removing algae.

What are the benefits of Soft Washing ?

On roofs, algae is prevalent, and it typically produces a noticeable black stain on your tiles and roof. Moss & algae all thrive in wet and damp conditions, spreading out and impacting negatively on your roof. Water will get into your loft area if tiles crack. This is said to have a significant impact on roofs, shortening their lifespan by up to 20 years. The only approach to effectively remove algae & moss without damaging the roof or voiding any warranties is to use soft washing.

Even at modest pressure, pressure washing a roof can potentially void your warranty and cause granule loss. This means that the roof tiles’ integrity will be compromised as a result of the water’s intense pressure. Furthermore, power-washing simply washes the roof’s surface, leaving the root systems that have formed in, around, and in the tiles unaffected.

The Soft Washing method safely kills any moss, fungal, and bacterial life, as well as removes any dirt and grime, from the roof, restoring it to its natural colour without causing any damage to the roofing materials