Soft Washing in San Diego, CA

Soft washing uses low water pressure (under 500 PSI) with professional cleaning solutions to break down and remove organic growth safely. Pressure washing uses high-pressure water (1500–4000+ PSI) to physically blast away dirt from hard surfaces. Soft washing is preferred for roofs, stucco, wood, and painted siding.

Yes. Soft washing is the recommended method for cleaning Spanish tile, concrete tile, and flat roofs in San Diego. High-pressure washing can crack tiles and disturb protective coatings. Our low-pressure technique cleans without risk of damage.

Soft washing results typically last 1–3 years, significantly longer than simple rinse cleaning. Our cleaning solutions kill organic growth at the biological level, delaying regrowth compared to water-only cleaning.

Yes. Black streaks on roofs are caused by Gloeocapsa magma, a type of algae. Soft washing with the appropriate biocide solution effectively removes these streaks and treats the surface to slow regrowth.

Yes. Soft washing is ideal for vinyl siding, painted wood siding, T1-11, and most exterior cladding materials. We adjust solution concentration and pressure to the specific material and degree of soiling.